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Originally Posted by 8gv
I recently changed my timing belt, accessory belts and water pump.
The procedure required a special tool to hold the crankshaft pulley while extreeme force is used to break free the crankshaft bolt. I borrowed my friends 150# torque wrench which I augmented with a 2' pipe.
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Torque wrenches can lose their accuracy if "augmented".
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Originally Posted by NoBozo
I did the work myself. I still have the Belt. The belt didn't break. There are teeth missing from the belt.
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I had 10,000 miles left to replace a timing belt, but with a long weekend ahead—and I could see all of its "run"—I replaced the belt ahead of time. There were teeth missing then.
