Re: Water Pump and Timing Belt on 2144cc

[Allan Jones <ampj@tiac.net>]

Mike Walder wrote:
> I've changed the water pump, but can't seem to get the old timing belt off.
>  The engine is now running with the old belt (only about 6k on it).
> Question is, how do you get the old belt past the bit that sticks out at
> the bottom without damaging the old or new belt.  I know you shouldn't
> crimp them, but this would need the belt to bend 90 degrees.  You don't
> surely need to remove the crankshaft pully?

	If the 2144cc is set up just like...or basically is...a 2.2L, then yes
you do have to remove the crankshaft pully....hope I'm right. My guess
is that you surely do and I just know you're going to have a blast! ;-) 
Don't crimp or bend anything! Especially valves! ;-)  
	Good Luck! If your engine is similar to mine(KX 2.2L), email me for
questions if you want/need answers...I may be able to help since I am at
the point you need to get to.

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    ALLAN    ampj@tiac.net      '86 COMMEMORATIVE DESIGN COUPE GT
                              169K and sitting in many, many pieces
    JONES    Burlington MA   with bumper, timing, & valve covers off!
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