100k Timing Belt Change Bbq - Perth 10 Of Feb

[And]

Hi guys,

as we discussed in the thread http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/10...th-t203868.html , I've decided to change the timing belt (and few other bits) myself and I am going to use that as an excuse and host a BBQ

I am not sure on the date, we can pick up either Saturday the 9th or Sunday the 10th, lets discuss it. I am in Mosman Park.

If you know how to change the belt, or want to get your hands dirty, or got the tools, or, at least, how to operate a Weber bbq ), or simply want to catch up - you are welcome to come. My son s 5.5 y.o, so if you want to come with your kids - thats fine, we'll let them go and do what they want:) I don't have a pool, but beach is few minutes away.

Ok, Stinky Rooster helped me with the following links :

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Gt...t&p=3131418

http://www.skylinegts.co.uk/Cambelt.htm

Unfortunately, they are not for NEO engine, hope someone can help me and say if there are any differences.

Also, would be nice to know, what exactly needs to be changed, except timing belt (water pump, other belts ??), where to get them in Perth and what are the part numbers (Should I just check Stagea parts thread ?)

Lets discuss it here or PM me for the address/phone no.

PS and I don't have much tools....

Edited February 5, 2008 by And

[Stinky Rooster]

I'm in! Sunday would be the easiest for me.

I also have a fairly decent tool box too (does anyone know where I can get my hands on some steroids so I can lift the bloody thing into Teh Pulsar Fury? )

I am also gonna put my hand up to bring the camera, funky bowler hat with press card in the brim, and a notepad so I can knock up a step by step guide specifically for Stagea's.

Looking forward to it.

[And]

Stinky Rooster,

I can provide a camera... or two )

Sunday is good for me too as my son will be here (little one at 5 wants his mom to get WRX or Supra and race my Stagea ). the only one thing that concerns me is that majority of spare parts shops will be closed. Well, I know couple not far from me (O'Connor), they should be open on Sunday anyway..

[unique1]

i'd be in but im pretty busy next weekend myself.

Dont forget a harmonic balancer pulley, preferably a narrow one so u can get it in without removing the air con radiator, i bought one from super cheap auto and its TOO BIG to fit so see if u can lend one from someone thats narrow and wide enough to go around the balancer.

besides that its a super easy job to do. Ive done my rb26 in my stagea atleast 20 times (doing cam shims meant removing the timing belt everytime), if u need any advice while doing it then u can give me a call on my mobile, i think Dale will have it and if not give me a PM and ill send it to you. I live down Joondalup way, if i was closer i would call in and help.

Also dont forget to set the engine to TDC when u remove the old belt so then u only have to line up the 3 lines on the new belt and tension it up not TOO tight or it will whine alot, i have a slight bit of slack in mine and around a 10mm gap between the belts around the tensioner and the one around the idler pulley.

Edited February 3, 2008 by unique1

[And]

Dont forget a harmonic balancer pulley, preferably a narrow one so u can get it in without removing the air con radiator, i bought one from super cheap auto and its TOO BIG to fit so see if u can lend one from someone thats narrow and wide enough to go around the balancer.

Guys,

is it possible for me to lend a suitable harmonic balancer pulley from someone in Perth please ?

[ssshonky]

cant make it sorry would have been good though

check your PM's for some advice as to where to go to buy parts etc..

[Stinky Rooster]

Guys,

is it possible for me to lend a suitable harmonic balancer pulley from someone in Perth please ?

How narrow does it need to be? I have one, but its pretty old (only used it on Holden's) so it may not fit. Hey Brad - can we unbolt the air con condensorr and move it out of the way without disconnecting it?

[ssshonky]

I think what he is getting at is that the puller might be too LONG - not too narrow.

usually if you get the right puller etc it prevents you from having to take out the radiator etc.

[66yostagea]

Follow the SK thread in the DIY section re his adjustable cam gear. Its easy as.

[unique1]

the radiator will have to come out no matter what its too tight otherwise. The air con condensor can possibly be moved enough to clear some room for the pulley as u mentioned Dale.

Just thinking about it some more and the stock balancer on my 26 has 2 threaded bolt holes so u can use a pulley on it, so if u use 2 bolts and the correct pulley it will be easy as, i have the pulley if its needed but im gonna be extremely busy this weekend on my own stagea so wont have time to come down, if u like i can take a photo of the pulley needed and its about $20 or so from super cheap auto.

[Stinky Rooster]

the radiator will have to come out no matter what its too tight otherwise. The air con condensor can possibly be moved enough to clear some room for the pulley as u mentioned Dale.

Just thinking about it some more and the stock balancer on my 26 has 2 threaded bolt holes so u can use a pulley on it, so if u use 2 bolts and the correct pulley it will be easy as, i have the pulley if its needed but im gonna be extremely busy this weekend on my own stagea so wont have time to come down, if u like i can take a photo of the pulley needed and its about $20 or so from super cheap auto.

I knew the radiator was gonna come out, so no surprises there

How else did you get the balancer off, if you didn't use the threaded holes? I thought that grabbing it with a jaw puller would stuff it?

If you could just measure the length of the centre bolt of your puller I will be able to figure out how much room i need and wether mine will fit.

[unique1]

I knew the radiator was gonna come out, so no surprises there

How else did you get the balancer off, if you didn't use the threaded holes? I thought that grabbing it with a jaw puller would stuff it?

If you could just measure the length of the centre bolt of your puller I will be able to figure out how much room i need and wether mine will fit.

i used a jaw puller on mine everytime on the stock one and no problems, never ever tried the pulley method, but its how its supposed to be done. I have an ati balancer now so no more threaded holes and only option is to use the jaw puller I have the generic puller kit from ABW or something like that, usual supercheap stuff lol. Im sure u will have plenty of room with that unlike the jaw puller i was mentioning earlier.

[And]

In terms of parts for 100k service I was thinking about timing belt, water pump, water pump belt, aircon belt, power steering belt, oil filter, oil… Air filter done almost 20k, so probably needs to be changed too. Not sure about spark plugs.. Have I missed anything ? Coolant, for example ?

[ssshonky]

he mentions in the DIY article that you will need to top up the coolant as you will loose it when you remove the radiator

[Stinky Rooster]

he mentions in the DIY article that you will need to top up the coolant as you will loose it when you remove the radiator

[ssshonky]

well he did ask the question !

hey dale.. just saw an interesting video on youtube.. there was this lady and goat- no wait..

basically it was a clever way of loosening a really tight wheelnut

this guy baiscally got a breaker bar and socket onto the nut - and under the end of the breaker bar

he puts the trolley jack under the end of the breaker bar and cranks away!

dunno why he didnt just jump on it

novel idea

[Stinky Rooster]

well he did ask the question !

hey dale.. just saw an interesting video on youtube.. there was this lady and goat- no wait..

basically it was a clever way of loosening a really tight wheelnut

this guy baiscally got a breaker bar and socket onto the nut - and under the end of the breaker bar

he puts the trolley jack under the end of the breaker bar and cranks away!

dunno why he didnt just jump on it

novel idea

LAWL!!!!

getting back to teh lady and teh goat.......

[ssshonky]

hhaa.. I just did that to get your attention

[nDuDut]

If you're having it on Sunday then count me in I'm a fairly new Stagea owner, so I need all the help I can get...

[And]

hhaa.. I just did that to get your attention

Sean, thank you for the PM.

Looks like guys know what they are talking about, Des even offered his puller.

Got some stuff and going to get some day after tomorrow.