Reusing The Oem Timing Belt?

[maximajim]

I've only got 1200km on a fresh rebuild and I popped the oem HG.

Long story short it seems the fpr vacuum line was disconnected and during a run at the drag strip the excess pressure blew threw the HG and also popped the front freeze plug on the head. The forged pistons look to be in decent shape, there is no sign of detonation/melting.

I've reused a greddy timing belt in the past with success but I'm wondering if anyone has reused a standard timing belt with low km's.

I've got fresh idler and tensioner pulleys with new studs. The belt looks to be in great shape.

[axe s]

it's a $120 part for the gates micro v belt, I'd be putting a new one on while it's apart, u don't wanna be pulling it back down to change a timing belt.

Your belt should be right if you go that way, depending on previous tension etc... i just believe in doing it once... coz it can end up costing alot more in the long run...

Edit : Just checked tweakit site...

Gates Racing Timing Belt Nissan Skyline R33-R34 RB25DE, RB25DET

$99.00AUD (inc GST)

$90.00AUD(ex GST)

Edited June 26, 2009 by axe s