Extreme90path Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Well I just finished up doing my timing belt/tensioner and coolent pump on the pathy. Filled it up with coolant and guess what, it is leaking right out of the timing belt cover. I am an idiot. I have been working on this for the better part of 2 days, and this morning I installed the pump, and I am guessing that I didn't get the gasket lined up right or somthing along those lines. -thnkboutit- So sense there now is coolant that has touched my Tbelt should I replace it again even though it is new? What do you guys think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meangreenmachine Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 I would say it would be fine if you wash it off, a little brake clean maybe. Its not like it has been running in coolant for a long period of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Yeah, they say that if the belt gets coolant on it it will degrade the belt and it should be replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Yeah, they say that if the belt gets coolant on it it will degrade the belt and it should be replaced. sad.gif this is very true...i know from experience...i had a bad water pump and the belt wasnt due and i was 17 and didnt have the $ at the time to do everything so i just did the pump and about 3 months later the belt popped on me and ate 3 valves... go and buy one at the store...then take the old 1 back and tell them that u didnt need it :X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extreme90path Posted April 16, 2007 Author Share Posted April 16, 2007 ok will do. But the bummer thing is the one I got came in a sealed package (in plastic) that said if seal is broken yatta yatta you know the rest. Damn it. Welp, I guess that means another new belt. ARG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 I know it sucks, but the $20-$30 spent on another new belt is a bit of insurance against possible major engine damage a few miles down the road... not to for get the piece of mind it offers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extreme90path Posted April 16, 2007 Author Share Posted April 16, 2007 Agreed Redpath but still I am pissed at myself for not doublecheckin the gasket before I buttoned it all up. El well, that's how things go, at least I will get it right this time. Sorry for the rant. But somtimes... xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fondo Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 this is very true...i know from experience...i had a bad water pump and the belt wasnt due and i was 17 and didnt have the $ at the time to do everything so i just did the pump and about 3 months later the belt popped on me and ate 3 valves... go and buy one at the store...then take the old 1 back and tell them that u didnt need it :X That is a great first hand account despite your loss. Sorry, but who ever should listen :contract: :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagabond Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 An old mechanics trick, 3M yellow weatherstripping cement. A thin bead on the pump place the gasket on the pump wait a couple of minutes and you will not have to worry about the gasket slipping. Even silicone or a grease will help hold the gasket in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 I spread a thin layer of blue silicone on both sides of the gasket before putting on the pump and mine hasn't leaked a drop since. Just an idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extreme90path Posted April 16, 2007 Author Share Posted April 16, 2007 awsome thanks for the tips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extreme90path Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 ok, new belt and new WP gasket will be here tomarrow. I hope it all goes better this time xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 I spread a thin layer of blue silicone on both sides of the gasket before putting on the pump and mine hasn't leaked a drop since. Just an idea. That is the same thing I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87pathy Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 I know it sucks, but the $20-$30 spent on another new belt is a bit of insurance against possible major engine damage a few miles down the road... not to for get the piece of mind it offers 17 bucks at autozone. just changed mine last week. took all of 3 hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extreme90path Posted April 22, 2007 Author Share Posted April 22, 2007 Finally finished the T belt. Wooo, and he does run well! (except for the stupid exaust leak xDD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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