[V8] I-5 timing belt

[chris brown]

i might give it a shot. im sure i can get all the help i need as far as advice goes on this list. thanks 
 > Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:13:07 -0400
> From: Armanmik at earthlink.net
> To: v8 at audifans.com
> Subject: [V8] I-5 timing belt
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> 100K on a timing belt is a death wish . . .
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> 
> Changing it isn't really a big deal and it isn't very expensive either.
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> 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.
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> 
> You will need a crank locking tool, borrow, make or jury rig, plenty of info on the q list.
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> 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.
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> Don't be afraid of doing this job, what you want to be afraid of is the result of NOT doing it.
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> 
> Best Regards,
> 
> Mike Arman
> 90V8Q
> 
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