Quote Originally Posted by Chopper View Post
Do the pump and gasket, make sure you replace the tensioner. Don't let anyone talk you out of it, brother Bart
Well, even good 'ol Merlin tried to talk me out of that $287.88 part, but I resisted my internal sense of cheapness and bought it anyway.

Here is a breakdown of what I purchased for the timing belt stuff and the price tag from Merlin:

1) Timing Belt - $58.79
2) Water Pump - $156.79
3) Tensioner Pulley - $287.88
4) Push Rod - $77.74
5) Post/Stud - $14
6) Upper Radiator Hose - $25.13
7) Lower Radiator Hose - $18.07
8) O-rings (coolant leak fix) - $6.58
9) Idler Pulley - $101.44

Plus a few other bits and pieces bringing me to a *quite* painful $784.88!!!

Now, at that cost, I definitely need to do the job myself. I ain't paying another huge sum for a mech to do it!!

I also asked Merlin about changing the radiator itself, and he said it really isn't necessary unless you are having problems. So, I didn't order a new radiator. But, I will be pulling it out, so is there a way to clean a radiator? I would at least like to do that.

Thanks everyone for the excellent help.

Bart