NEED HELP ASAP!!! I made a terrible discovery on the timing belt. But, need the tool

[-DSM2NR-]

I was about to clean my lifters since they were ticking so I took off the timing belt cover and came upon something terrible. There is a cut on the timing belt (which is no good). So, I need to replace the timing belt TODAY and I need that tension tool but the dealer is close and I can't get it from them. WHAT SHOULD I DO??? How can I create that tool myself and what parts do I need. Here's the picture of the cut. Any help is appritiated

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[Cool Mr Steve]

Here you go... http://www.vfaq.com/mods/timingbeltNOTE1.html

This one too, just in case... http://www.plymouthlaser.com/ttool.htm

 

[-DSM2NR-]

Thx, that was exactly what I was looking for. But, I had one more question. What is that tool used for anyways? I don't have a rod to threat the battery braket, so I wouldn't really like to mess around and use that thing. Is there any other possible way to get the job done without using the tensioner tool from the dealer or the homemade one?

 

[rowlex]

Thx, that was exactly what I was looking for. But, I had one more question. What is that tool used for anyways? I don't have a rod to threat the battery braket, so I wouldn't really like to mess around and use that thing. Is there any other possible way to get the job done without using the tensioner tool from the dealer or the homemade one?

Use the home-made one. If not, you have to pull the auto-tensioner off, stick it in a vice, compress it together, and then go through the bullshit of lining everything up again. Inclduing the idler pulley which is not fun.

 

[Cool Mr Steve]

Agreed. The idler pulley is a bi*** to get in the right spot, but everything can be done without the tool if you need to. I have done mine twice without it (not to mention without a c-clamp or vice for the autotensioner ) but I would highly recommend using the correct tools. It would make the entire process a lot easier.

 

[barfoot1]

Since you are asking what the tool does, I would HIGHLY recommend that you try and hook up with some that has replaced their timing belt before, it is deff something you do not want to screw up. If you are going to dive head first into this, I would suggest reading the 2G timing belt replacement guide at the link below. Also, if you run into anything you are unsure of, ask questions! Good luck.

http://vfaq.com/mods/timingbelt-2G.html