Super VXer
gotcha.. never been inside an engine (yet) makes sense that those are found inside the engine as well.. im with u on the preventive maintenance though, when my time comes (late in the summer probably) ill most likely be doing replacing most of the stuff u did.. sadly.. plus my thermostat which is stuck open
i wonder if it would be okay to order parts though napa, i can get them at cost though work.. but i REALLY dont want to have something fail on me..
Super VXer
I bought OEM for one reason alone: IOriginally Posted by etlsport
my VX. For my Trooper, it's Napa all the way. Still, I think it would be 100% better to install aftermarket new parts rather than NO new parts. But that is just my logic. With my VX I have never used anything but stuff shipped to me directly from our main man, Merlin. I know there are timing belt and water pump kits out there that are considerably cheaper.
Bart
Super VXer
The main reason that it is highly recommended to change the tensioner is that several members noted that the tensioner was no longer functioning (which could cause timing belt failure).
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Put a smiley after you say that Bub.
Super VXer
I thought that our VXs had a non-interference engine. So if the timing belt went it would not cause engine failure. Can anyone clarify
Super VXer
I am 99.99% certain you are correct. Engine damage from a broken timing belt would most likely NOT occur. However, I don't want to find out what does happen when something goes wrong under there.I thought that our VXs had a non-interference engine. So if the timing belt went it would not cause engine failure. Can anyone clarify
Bart
Super VXer
The jury is still out on the interference issue. The specs indicate a positive clearance on the valves so THEORETICALLY yes, loss of the timing belt won't trash your engine. I'm not going to be the one to find out.
Super VXer
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Bart
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