Broken belt = broken heart

[newTotheWoo]

Well, I neglected this groups good advice to change my timing belt. The pain of it is that it is difficult to run down to the auto parts place to get a belt. So I put it off long enough to need it- and an entire engine.

So I have one coming next week. Low mileage - 27,000. I did go ahead and order a new belt. I learned my lesson the hard way.

So- what do I look out for with the engine swap? How hard of a job, how long, and what else must I do while it is out?

Thanks again- I will listen this time!

[Spider]

Well, I neglected this groups good advice to change my timing belt. The pain of it is that it is difficult to run down to the auto parts place to get a belt. So I put it off long enough to need it- and an entire engine.

So I have one coming next week. Low mileage - 27,000. I did go ahead and order a new belt. I learned my lesson the hard way.

So- what do I look out for with the engine swap? How hard of a job, how long, and what else must I do while it is out?

Thanks again- I will listen this time!

Hi new,

Your following in my footsteps, except your new/used engine has less miles than mine. My new/used engine=80k miles.

If I were you ? I would replace the water-pump and its seal, idler pulley and automatic tentioner at the same time as the new timing belt. Doing all these at one time is a good way to go.

I bought all the stuff, along with a factory service manual for my car (2000 Lanos 1.6) from a great e-bay seller. Fast shipper, good prices.
His name is Shane and this is the link to his e-bay store. Good prices all new factory OEM parts and the Factory Service Manual (2 volumes) weighs 13 pounds ! You will need it.

Shane's e-bay store:
http://stores.ebay.com/wholesale-discou ... 3a45QQtZkm
if you buy from him ? Tell him "Spider" sent ya.

What model and year is your car ?

good luck !
keep us posted, ok?

P.S. I just got started on mine today, check out my post for this date.
(01-07-07)

[newTotheWoo]

did you do the engine sway yourself? I think I can handle it, but I'd like to know what I am in for.

Do you thing an engine with only 27,000 miles merits a water pump, pulleys, etc.

[MMamdouh]

better to be safe than sorry... also you got a very good chance to do that with the engine off the car.

MMamdouh

[PrecisionBoost]

Mileage isn't the only thing to look at.... you must consider the age of the engine.

If the engine is older than 2002 your allredy due for a timing belt replacement.

People forget that over time.... rubber cracks.... then the belt snaps.

I told this story a few times.... but I will quickly touch on it again.

About 10 years ago my buddy found a mint 83 Civic that had about 10,000 miles on it.... the car was owned by a grandma who hadn't driven in 10 years.

Anyways..... he was excited about it.... the body was perfect... allways stored inside a heated garage.

Within a month the timing belt blew and the engine was FUBAR.

The mechanic showed him the belt.... it had litterally thousands of cracks.... and it was brittle.... you could break it into small chunks by hand.

At that time... the car was 13 years old.... so if your engine is from a 2000 year model.... it's only 7 years old.... but still....you get my point.... if it's 7 years old the belt has allready deteriorated to the point where it could break suddenly.

[newTotheWoo]

A very excellent point. Does this apply to the other components? Pulleys, tensioners or more?

I don't want to be cheap- especially given my previous bad luck, but I have some other cars that need my time and money.

I will of course, have to look at the general health and well being of the engine when it gets here.

Anyone who has swapped one of these please comment on the pitfalls of or experiences you have had.

[MMamdouh]

never change timing belt without rollers and tensioner.

MMamdouh

[TxDAEWOOxT]

i have never done the rollers or tensioner. Would it be smart to do another timing belt and do those parts?

[Spider]

New,
I don't know what you mean by "engine sway". ?
But I am doing everything by myself. Also all the timing belt associated parts, pulley, tensioner and water-pump.
I seems like a lot, but with the factory service manual and advice from others in here? It isnt hard work.
My new/used engine is a 2001 and has 80k on it. I can tell that the belt has been changed before. So it probably only has 20K on it. But I dont think the water-pump and other stuff was changed.
Anyway, It's cheap insurance to do all the stuff now. The extra work will pay off in extra miles and peace of mind. I will know what I have when I finish.
My engine is on a work bench.

Very easy to work on.