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  1. 04/02/2007, 09:58 AM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tobert
    Fortunately, the timing belt is really pretty easy to do on a VX. I'm doing mine in the next 2-3 weeks and anticipate it will take between 4-6 hours with no help.

    I'll probably throw a water pump in too, but it's not really a big deal to change that by itself. If you order one and give it to the mechanics doing the belt, they might throw it on for a very small increase in price. Definitely order that straight from Merlin -- rebuilt water pumps are nothing but trouble IMHO.

    On a side note, if anybody wants to witness a timing belt replacement (and lend a helping hand), PM or email me so I can plan for you to be here when I do it. I'm in Grand Rapids, MI 49505.
    For those of us who can't make the trip, how 'bout lots of pics and a how to!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
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  2. 04/02/2007, 11:19 AM #2
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    Had mine changed at my last oil change, took 15 minutes, cost $65, parts and labor.
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  3. 04/02/2007, 11:25 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Raque Thomas
    Had mine changed at my last oil change, took 15 minutes, cost $65, parts and labor.
    That was probably the serpentine belt.
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  4. 04/02/2007, 04:54 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Triathlete
    For those of us who can't make the trip, how 'bout lots of pics and a how to!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
    See my for sale thread The job is awesome enough to give up the VX, though. http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?p=96834

    I probably won't be doing the timing belt after all unless the buyer wants to pay for it.
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