XC92
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Self-explanatory. I'm about to replace the TB, BB & 3 accessory belts along with all the pulleys, tensioners and water pump. All OEM except the BB, which is Gates Racing, and WP, which is Aisin. OEM is pretty expensive and Aisin is not, but highly rated.
I'm using the upgraded OEM kevlar belt instead of the stock one. Probably unnecessary but it's just $20 more and you don't do this every day, and in case I ever try to boost the HP.
What I'm wondering is whether I should also replace all 5 main front engine seals, i.e. 2x cam & 1x crank, oil pump & BB, at least if they're not leaking or look bad, as relatively cheap insurance. I just replaced the rear seal when I took the trans out, although the stock one looked fine. I used Fel-Pro, not OEM.
If I do replace them, is it ok to go with National & Timken, or even Fel-Pro, since OEM is kind of pricey? Or is it OEM all the way? My car is stock, no mods, none foreseen any time soon (but as I said you never know).
And, anything else to replace while I'm at it? E.g. bearings, sprockets, spacers, harmonic balancer, bolts, etc.
Sorry if I've asked and been answered this before. I've done so much work on my Talon and asked so many questions, I've lost track.
I'm using the upgraded OEM kevlar belt instead of the stock one. Probably unnecessary but it's just $20 more and you don't do this every day, and in case I ever try to boost the HP.
What I'm wondering is whether I should also replace all 5 main front engine seals, i.e. 2x cam & 1x crank, oil pump & BB, at least if they're not leaking or look bad, as relatively cheap insurance. I just replaced the rear seal when I took the trans out, although the stock one looked fine. I used Fel-Pro, not OEM.
If I do replace them, is it ok to go with National & Timken, or even Fel-Pro, since OEM is kind of pricey? Or is it OEM all the way? My car is stock, no mods, none foreseen any time soon (but as I said you never know).
And, anything else to replace while I'm at it? E.g. bearings, sprockets, spacers, harmonic balancer, bolts, etc.
Sorry if I've asked and been answered this before. I've done so much work on my Talon and asked so many questions, I've lost track.
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