[V8] I-5 timing belt

[Mike Arman]

100K on a timing belt is a death wish . . .


Changing it isn't really a big deal and it isn't very expensive either.

You need a belt, a water pump, a tensioner roller, some gasket goo (not much) and a few hours. My 
record time for an I-5 belt is two hours 15 minutes from open hood to wash hands. I don't know if 
that is good or bad, it is just what I've done it in, YMMV.


You will need a crank locking tool, borrow, make or jury rig, plenty of info on the q list.

Only real trick is once the old water pump is off, check the block face for rust and pitting - if 
found, clean it off, fill the pits with JB weld, let harden (overnight or better), sand smooth. If 
you put a new pump and gasket on a pitted surface, it will leak.


Don't be afraid of doing this job, what you want to be afraid of is the result of NOT doing it.


Best Regards,

Mike Arman
90V8Q