Timing belt

[alternativesurf]

So i just turned over 100k in my 2g rs w/ 420a and have still not replaced the timing belt. I always forget to when I havethr thing torn down...

How scared should I be?

In addition, what should I think about replacing when I take care of the timing belt? (water pump, belt tensioner,etc?)

Thanks in advance for any advice

 

[kidtsi]

replace all tensioner,water pump, and timing belt asap, that timing belt can brake soon.

 

[bullettdsm]

How scared should I be?

Be afraid, be very afraid !!

Nah, not too bad. Worth it to save the cash and do it yourself (IMO). Here's a write up you can thumb through to get an idea;

2GNT.com - Timing_Belt_Replacement

and this may help with removing the mount plate;
2GNT.com - Removal_of_Passenger_Side_Motor_Mount_Plate_Only

and here's a little sumpin' sumpin' for when you re-do your timing;
2GNT.com - PROPER_TIMING_MARK_ALIGNMENT

MOST IMPORTANTLY!! Do NOT set a specific time that this must be done. It will take as long as it takes. Try to set aside a whole weekend if this is your first time doing it. Otherwise, you'll just leave yourself open to frustration and mistakes. Don't worry about those guys that say you should be able to do that 3 hours or whatever. It takes as long as it takes.

MB

 

[Silver99OZ]

Its definately worth saving the money and doing it yourself, its really not too bad. I replaced mine last year by myself and it was my first time ever changing one. I spent a weekend doing it, taking my time and double checking everything. I got all of the parts from partsdinosaur.com.

 

[alternativesurf]

Be afraid, be very afraid !!

Nah, not too bad. Worth it to save the cash and do it yourself (IMO). Here's a write up you can thumb through to get an idea;

2GNT.com - Timing_Belt_Replacement

and this may help with removing the mount plate;
2GNT.com - Removal_of_Passenger_Side_Motor_Mount_Plate_Only

and here's a little sumpin' sumpin' for when you re-do your timing;
2GNT.com - PROPER_TIMING_MARK_ALIGNMENT

MOST IMPORTANTLY!! Do NOT set a specific time that this must be done. It will take as long as it takes. Try to set aside a whole weekend if this is your first time doing it. Otherwise, you'll just leave yourself open to frustration and mistakes. Don't worry about those guys that say you should be able to do that 3 hours or whatever. It takes as long as it takes.

MB

Those links are perfect, thanks man!
And I know exactly what you mean about it taking however long it takes... Been working on card for years and learned long ago that murphey's law exists for a reason