Can you change the timing belt at the same time?

Can you change the timing belt at the same time?

Update if this helps: one place (which seems best so far) says the gaskets are nowhere near the timing belt and so you’d never do these two things at the same time. I’m not sure what gasket you mean then. Not the timing cover gasket? There’s a valve cover gasket I think, that you’d probably want to do… I think that it needs to come off anyway.

Where are the seals on the timing belt?

Those seals are RIGHT THERE next to the timing belt. If they start leaking down the road, you’ll have to pay for all the timing belt labor all over again, and then some. If they don’t leak, you’ll have saved $250-$300. Do you feel lucky? If they’re trying to sell you oil or transmission pan gaskets, then yeah — those you can defer.

How is the timing belt connected to the crankshaft?

The timing belt connects those two big gears so that the movements of camshaft and crankshaft, and everything they’re internally connected to, are precisely coordinated. Those seals are RIGHT THERE next to the timing belt. If they start leaking down the road, you’ll have to pay for all the timing belt labor all over again, and then some.

When to change seals and gaskets on a car?

They should at least check the alignment and show you a print out from the machine if one is needed. If they’re putting on the tires without aligning them, you need to find a new tire shop. If your seals and gaskets are 11 years old and have 100,000miles behind them, then I’d get the gaskets and seals done.

What to do if your car wont start after replacing timing belt?

If these checks don’t yield any results, then you should consider contacting a professional technician, such as one available from YourMechanic, to diagnose the no start condition. The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified.

When to replace both head gaskets in Subaru?

Both gaskets are typically replaced at the same time. When one head gasket leaks, the other is usually not far behind.

How to change the head gasket on a MGF?

Please try again later. John Paul at RimmerBros takes us through the process of changing the timing belt and head gasket on an MGF. *EDIT* At 21:45 John Paul states that you tighten to 180 Nm twice. This is corrected to 180 degrees twice, shortly after, but in order to avoid confusion, DO NOT tighten your head bolts to 180Nm.

What does it mean if your head gasket is leaking?

If you discover these in the radiator, it could mean your head gasket is leaking combustion gases into the cooling system. You may notice a burnt oil or fuel smell coming from the radiator or coolant overflow reservoir. If you notice this unusual smell, it may be a good idea to have the cooling system tested as soon as you can.