Re: timing belt questions

[Wolff <quattro200@earthlink.net>]

> If the original belt was properly tensioned than the new one will be fine
> given it's the same i.e. same number of teeth.
> It saves not only money but also time.
> To remove the pump you have to drain the cooling system and remove the inner
> cover etc.
> Takes twice as long.  Winter time it could be a matter of frosen limbs : (
> for those without a heated garage.
> 

Points well taken. I just did the 5kcstq and it prolly took more than
twice as long by including the pulley and water pump. However, in this
case, the water pump had some seepage and the idler was very loud so I
had no option. Luckily it was warm as I have to work outside. I don't
even have a carport. 2 weeks ago I was working on the 200 during rain,
hail snow and wind all in one day. Not fun.
See you,
Wolff
'91 200 tq
'88 5kcstq
'87.5 coupe
'86 4kq