checklist for timing belt

[awdlaunch132]

let me know i am am skipping anything. and a few things while i am at it.

1. timing belt (duh)
2. idler and tensioner pully
3. power steering and ac belt
4. valve cover gasket
5. cas o ring
6 plugs and wires

anything else you guys would recomend while i am in the area.

[mannydingo]

I can't believe no one has mentioned replacing the water pump. A lot of people do it since you already have both drivebelts out and that darned annoying multi-cover timing belt cover off. The only problem is that the front inlet tube makes replacing the pump annoying. It's not like "Oh, now that I'm already changing the timing belt I will just do this easy water pump". It's not that easy either. It's easy but tedious thanks to that darned tube. You're going to love having to work around the dipstick to get those two little bolts out.

Don't change the water pump if:

1)You know it was done not so long ago

OR

2)You know you will not be keeping the car that long.

Then again, if #2 above is the case and your T-Belt is not yet broken or affecting the car's driveability adversely, you shouldn't be changing the T-Belt either.

[ALIEN3T]

water pump is fun when int eh car!! its easier to pull themotor and do it!
water pump is usually around 20-30 bucks for ones i have used! yes autoxone lifetime warranty pump. But we have used multiple and not a problem yet!

Check the tensiors also. see if they spin free with no noise. Sometimes you cna pull the seals and repack them with grease!
Did it ot a zx2. and its been 5 ears and no problems!!