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No Timing Belt covers
Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 4:08 am
by SubiePrice88
So I have a 92 SS and it doesnt have timing belt covers. It really sketches me out not having them. I plan on getting some at the local JY. There is dirt and dust and such in there now.
My question is, what should I do before I put the Timing Belt Covers on?
Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 4:11 am
by SLODRIVE
Um...clean out the dirt and dust?
Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 4:15 am
by SubiePrice88
Well I know that. So theres no way of messing sh*t up? Just blow all the crap out?
Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 4:20 am
by SLODRIVE
LOL yeah, compressed air would be best if it's just dirt and stuff. You shouldn't hurt a thing.
Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 4:21 am
by Aerotech
How old is the timing belt & water pump?
If it was run this way for a long time, you may want to consider a new belt.
Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 4:22 am
by SubiePrice88
Now I feel stupid. Its been a long day. Thanks SLODRIVE
Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 4:24 am
by thehookeup
just make sure that when you are blowing all that dirt and debris out, that nothing gets on a open tooth on the timing belt or cam gears. A small rock or pebble could tear that belt make it jump a tooth. I have seen it happen. I suggest using a shop vac before you go blowing all that dirt and debris everywhere
Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 4:31 am
by SubiePrice88
theres an answer I was looking for ^. Shop vac never even entered my mind. That sounds safer.
Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 12:48 pm
by kimokalihi
If you've been running the car like that and it's been a while I would suggest replacing the belt and idlers. Even the water pump and oil pump while you're at it if they've got a lot of miles on them.