[s-cars] Timing belt tensioning (was: Need opinion on water pump brand)

[Ivan Demkovitch]

Tom/List

Thanks!
I think I've got all info I need about pump brands and other.

Now Tom brought his opinion on Belt tension related problems.
I don't have new box with tools :-) But they are in decent shape. So far I
have 3 Honda timing belts under belt.

One was good for 50k miles (and I sold car). Another good for 25k so far and
keep going. I did not tension them for purpose.
Just kind of let it tension itself by spring. I would call it on a loose
side.

Should I look for 90 degree turn on installed belt? How do you tension them?

Sorry for bringing Honda - but I was replacing camshaft seal as well because
they were about to go as well. (Actually I did it on last 2 cars only)
First car it was leaking just a little and I didn't have replacement.

I noticed Fred mentioned this seal as well. I think I will do it too (for
121k mileage car)

Now I just need to find where to rent tools :)

Thanks,
Ivan



-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Green [mailto:trgreen at comcast.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 8:32 PM
To: s-car-list at audifans.com; idemkovitch at hotmail.com
Subject: Re: [s-cars] Need opinion on water pump brand


Ivan,

Adirondack shows a german make on their web site  
<www.germanautoparts.com>
They generally have good stuff and decent prices.   Change the  
thermostat and o-
ring as well as the timing belt.  I suppose that is what is causing  
all this, since the
water pump doesn't ever fail.  ( unless you don't change it on a belt  
change--then
it fails in the next 1K miles.) :-)

Oh, your question- I have no opinion.  I have a Graf pump.  Noisy ?    
First I have
heard of that, but I'd be the last to know.
I suspect most problem installs come from guys with a new box of  
tools thinking
anybody can replace and tension a timing belt.

Tom  '95 S6


> Ivan Demkovitch    Asks:
>
> Seems like all online retailers carry "Graf" brand. From reading
> archives it
> seems like this brand is not the best one to use (more prone to leaks,
> noisy). Just called my Dealer and they quoted me $112 + core charge  
> for OEM
> (Hepa?). Graf goes for around $50
>
> Does it really worth it or not? Is there any good place to get OEM for 
> reasonable amount?
>
> Just checked with Rod - they have it on BO with no TA
>
> TIA
> Ivan
> Urs4



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