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I would like to thank everyone who posted info and pics regarding Timing Belt Installation, Single Mass Flywheel Conversion Kits and Rear Main Seal Replacement. I read this forum for a few of days trying to get as much info as possible and you guys know what your talking about.
When I talked to the dealer, they wanted $3500-$4000CDN to do all of the work, and that was just an estimate over the phone. I'm sure they would hold the car hostage for more cash when the job was complete. Not only did I not have the cash to pay the Stealer, but I couldn't afford to purchase the special tools for these jobs.
The timing belt, tensioner pulley, roller and water pump replacement went smoother than expected. I made the cam locking tool from an old screwdriver that I cut to proper lenght and it fit perfectly(6mm dia.x 80mm length) if my memory serves me correctly. The crank locking tool was made from a flat piece of steel that I drilled holes to fit and locked the crank.
The rear main seal took alot of time as I made about 6 attempts to get it on straight and TDC without folding the teflon seal, as I didn't have the special seal pressing tool.
The Valeo SMF conversion kit is also time consuming when done alone, but there isn't really room for two.
I took the car for a test ride yesterday and it runs like a new vehicle. There was no SMF rattle at all in neutral or with the cluth peddle to the floor. Didn't see any oil under the car this morning. As soon as I got home from the test drive and mentioned to my wife that the car runs like new, she replied with "Oh, I think the brakes are squeeling and need to be replaced." Can't a man wallow in victory for just a couple of minutes before he has to battle again?
This was the biggest maintenace/repair I've ever attempted.
So thanks to all of your posts. I couldn't have done it without everyones help.
A special thanks to "chittychittybangbang" for the detaled instructions and pics.
When I talked to the dealer, they wanted $3500-$4000CDN to do all of the work, and that was just an estimate over the phone. I'm sure they would hold the car hostage for more cash when the job was complete. Not only did I not have the cash to pay the Stealer, but I couldn't afford to purchase the special tools for these jobs.
The timing belt, tensioner pulley, roller and water pump replacement went smoother than expected. I made the cam locking tool from an old screwdriver that I cut to proper lenght and it fit perfectly(6mm dia.x 80mm length) if my memory serves me correctly. The crank locking tool was made from a flat piece of steel that I drilled holes to fit and locked the crank.
The rear main seal took alot of time as I made about 6 attempts to get it on straight and TDC without folding the teflon seal, as I didn't have the special seal pressing tool.
The Valeo SMF conversion kit is also time consuming when done alone, but there isn't really room for two.
I took the car for a test ride yesterday and it runs like a new vehicle. There was no SMF rattle at all in neutral or with the cluth peddle to the floor. Didn't see any oil under the car this morning. As soon as I got home from the test drive and mentioned to my wife that the car runs like new, she replied with "Oh, I think the brakes are squeeling and need to be replaced." Can't a man wallow in victory for just a couple of minutes before he has to battle again?
This was the biggest maintenace/repair I've ever attempted.
So thanks to all of your posts. I couldn't have done it without everyones help.
A special thanks to "chittychittybangbang" for the detaled instructions and pics.