Thursday, September 15, 2011

Can I change my own timing belt?

1999 acent hyundia, going to need its 60K timing belt change, should I attemp it my self or big truoble if I do it wrongCan I change my own timing belt?Attempt it yourself if you know what you are doing. Setting timing on newer cars isn't like it used to be.

Use a bright coloured marker to line up the cam wheel at TDC, and ensure it remains there when you replace the belt.

If the belt is so much as one tooth out, the car will run like a pig, and God forbid, if the belt slips or snaps, you'll bend your valves, and buddy, then you are looking at big $$.

I'm pretty mechanically savvy, but I wouldn't attempt it. I'd rather spend a couple hundred now, than over a grand if i screw it up.

Just my 2 cents worth.

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