Timing Belt Parts

[kodiak]

OK, cool, but how? Do I just run some water over it??? Hose it down??

Thanks - Bart

That’s about it. But some dish soap and a tooth brush can help in the really tuff spots.

P.S. Don’t paint it. It will make your radiator less efficient.

[nfpgasmask]

P.S. Don’t paint it. It will make your radiator less efficient.

Paint it? Why would I paint it? It's not like I already paint every visible piece of my VX black or anything....

Thanks, Richard!

Bart

[Ascinder]

You can have your radiator rodded out at a radiator shop depending on the radiator. It's just like cleaning your gun barrel after shooting. It just pushes out all the accumulated crud and gunk that has been building up in there since day one. You could probably do it yourself too. I think you just have to remove the side caps which give you access to the radiator cores which are just horizontal tubes. Then find the right size rod to use(like possibly a .223 or .308 brass jag).

[nfpgasmask]

You can have your radiator rodded out at a radiator shop depending on the radiator. It's just like cleaning your gun barrel after shooting. It just pushes out all the accumulated crud and gunk that has been building up in there since day one. You could probably do it yourself too. I think you just have to remove the side caps which give you access to the radiator cores which are just horizontal tubes. Then find the right size rod to use(like possibly a .223 or .308 brass jag).

Cool, thanks. Hopefully I will tackle this project next month or at least no later than May.

You boys are welcome to come by and help out/observe.

Bart

[ScottinMA]

Having purchased all the parts from Merlin I had the timing belt replaced yesterday. Labor charge was $320.00. Does that seem reasonable?

[kodiak]

Yeah, that’s sound about right.

Having purchased all the parts from Merlin I had the timing belt replaced yesterday. Labor charge was $320.00. Does that seem reasonable?

[nfpgasmask]

I have the whole front end apart right now. Radiator, hoses, fan, timing belt covers, it's all out. Been at it (taking my time and taking photos) since 8:30am.

Bart