What else should you replace when changing the timing belt?

[cbauto]

The biggest problem you WILL have is breaking open the crankshaft pulley bolt

for me, this is the easiest process.

takes 2 seconds.

B16A belt = 124 teeth
B18C belt = 126 teeth
Early gates racing belts were 125, but that issue has been resolved now.
My guess is you mate got the wrong belt...

I counted the number of teeth on my gates belt. 126 like you say for b18c

part number for gates b18c timing belt is:-

T247RB

for anyone searching up belts.

I plane to tackle my timing belt myself in the future... /wrist

Should be no problem if you're handy with tools.

only thing you should triple check is everything lines up when putting the belt back on.
that's it really.

to break it down for you....

- line up TDC
- undo all drive belts. Alternator, A/C, P/S, engine mount
- take off cam cover, belt covers.
- undo crank bolt, tensioner.
- change tensioner, water pump, seals as you so wish.
- put the belt back on and make sure everything lines up. tension the belt

and then put everything back on.

I know it takes pro's half a day to complete but I'm a DIY'er, taking my time and cleaning as i go.

Halfway done. everything out.

I'm not changing main seal or cam seals. looks spotless. water pump was pretty good too but changing anyway.

tomorrow will re-assemble everything.



This is all step 2 above out of the way.





Much to my surprise, the internals were filthy.





12yo belt