Should I replace the timing belt myself or save myself the headache?

Re: Should I replace the timing belt myself or save myself the headache? (TexasCorradoG60)

I'll let you know how it goes, I am attempting it later today.

Re: Should I replace the timing belt myself or save myself the headache? (SMOKE2000)

If you have an impact gun its very simple. I remove the wheel, then the wheelwell liner. Then I remove the crank pulley(this removes the PS belt and serp) Then remove the timing belt covers. then align the motor to TDC. then remove the belt and install the new belt. I like to have some body hold the tensioner up and the belt on the cam gear as this makes the alignment of the acessory shaft and crank much easier. I usually put the engine to 0degrees TDC and then adjust the distributer from there. Make certain before you install the new belt that the rotor in the distributor is point to the #1 electrode.
Then buttom everything on up. The belt tensioner tool is helpful but I've done it with out many times. The tensioner goesup not down.(clearance of the belt cover)
its a rough over view but I wish somebody gave me those hints when I did my first job several years ago.

Re: Should I replace the timing belt myself or save myself the headache? (G60ING)

i looked into it and for me at least it seems like more of a pain in the ass than it's worth. i just bought the belt for $7 from germanautoparts.com along with a new tensioner pulley for $20 and my mechanic is going to replace it for $150 and that includes changing the tranny fluid with redline MT-90 and replacing the brake fluid with ATE super blue. i bought all the parts my self and it is cold here in NY so for me it is easier to pay the $150.

Re: Should I replace the timing belt myself or save myself the headache? (G60ING)

Thanks for the reply, I think I will takle it myself, but at the moment I am trying to score teh Ralley Outlet for the G60, and no dealership here in Dallas wants to mess with it?????? SPECIAL ORDER.