Timing Belt Parts

[ScottinMA]

Where did you get the parts? From Merlin? And do you recall how much all that cost?

I am having the timing belt done Monday.
This is what I am replacing:

Tensioner/pulley 89713 62561
Push rod 8973285120
Timing Belt 89713-63210

A/C Idler Pulley 8971783540
Tensioner arm/pulley 8971258601
Serpentine belt (Gatorback) 4060900
Supercharger Belt GTR 4060485

Radiator Hose upper
Radiator Hose lower
New Super aluminum Radiator with fans!
Hose Heater bypass 8-97167694-2
(May not be accessible)
Water pump 8971675540
Water pump gasket included
Post/stud 8971362660

I do not know what "Seals for the cam" is/are, noted in Aussie post
EBAY kit cost a lot less the Isuzu parts.

Roy

[nfpgasmask]

I think Merlin does have all these parts. The list adds up fast. I think for everything above (that list sounds about right) it was close to $600.

I will be doing this in the spring as well.

Bart

[ScottinMA]

Bart,

Appreciate the info. I'm planning on a spring makeover as well.

I think Merlin does have all these parts. The list adds up fast. I think for everything above (that list sounds about right) it was close to $600.

I will be doing this in the spring as well.

Bart

[nfpgasmask]

So, going back to this again, I am planning to order up my parts from Merlin soon.

So, now, the question is, to do myself or not to do myself?

How many of you out there have tackled the timing belt change and associated part swaps/maintenance?

I am not afraid of taking my VX down for a week or so, because we have 2 cars now, so that is not a huge problem, but I am more so wondering if this is simply to involved to handle in my own garage. I know the entire front end has to be taken apart, but what about any special tools/etc?

Thanks- Bart

[tom4bren]

Bart,

You should be able to do it yourself. I don't think there are any special tools required. Of course I've never done it on the VX so I could be talking out my arse.

If you do it yourself, one word of advice. When all is put back together, turn the engine by hand first before you hit the starter. When I replaced the timing belt on an old Eclipse for the second time, I figured I had the process down & almost talked myself out of turning the engine by hand. Somehow I had messed up & the timing was waaaay off. If I had hit the starter, the engine would have siezed.

Tom

[etlsport]

also make sure you get the proper TSB for the timing belt change... iirc many have had issues with following the repair manual only to be fixed by following the tsb

[nfpgasmask]

Thanks guys, I think I have all the paperwork I need. So now I just need to order up the parts.

When I do this, I will be sure to photograph the whole process and put together a new how to.

Bart