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kingjim9
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Dec 28, 2010, 10:09 PM
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Timing Belt Replacement
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Hey guys, hope everyone had a good Christmas! I'm going to be replacing the timing belt on my 2000 dodge neon, 2.0L with 95k miles on it. I was wondering what all else would be a good idea to replace or inspect while this service was being done. I was thinking about replacing the water pump also since it's driven by the timing chain. Is there anything else you guys would recommend? The drive belts were already replaced about 3 or 4 months ago.
Also what is the proper way of inspecting the tensioner on the timing belt? and does anybody know the book value for labor time on this job?
Thanks,
Jim
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Sidom
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Dec 30, 2010, 8:03 PM
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Off the top of my head thats around 3hrs. Those are pretty easy to do.
You're already changing most of the stuff I would suggest. That is a spring loaded tensioner, other than feel I don't know of any other way to check it.. You just use an allen wrench to release the tension. If you look real close there should be a small hole on it, you can put a cotter pin in the hole while you're pulling it back, when you get to a certain spot the pin will go in father and lock the tensioner so you can r&r the belt...
I always recommend tensioners, idlers and pumps when I'm in there.
The only thing you may run into is they do take a special puller to remove the balancers. The old school pullers with the bolts don't work on these. You may be able to rent on from a parts store.........
(This post was edited by Sidom on Dec 30, 2010, 8:05 PM)
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kingjim9
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Dec 31, 2010, 1:06 PM
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Re: Timing Belt Replacement
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Alright thanks for the reply Sidom, I was taking a look at the factory service manual today and see what you mean about needing that 3 jaw puller, I'll have to stop in Advance and see if I can rent it, If not I know harbor freight sells a cheap one, but I'd rather rent it than get the HF version, ha! 
I think I'm going to just replace the tensioner too for how often your in there. As well as 2 of the motor mounts since they both look original and it looks like the insert is pretty worn on the upper mount, plus their only $30 a piece and it looks like you have to remove them anyway.
Do you have any suggestions for holding the camshaft sprocket in place while I remove the bolt holding it?
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Sidom
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Dec 31, 2010, 7:48 PM
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Re: Timing Belt Replacement
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a 3/8s impact guns works good.
On cams I can't get air to I usually loosen the bolt while the belt is still on it and the belt tension will hold the cam.
Plan C, I have a very large pair of channel locks, I will wrap the old belt around the gear to protect the teeth & grip it with the channel locks.
There are always a few more plans but the top 3 will usually get it them loose.....
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kingjim9
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Jan 1, 2011, 11:19 PM
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Alright, sounds good. Thanks for your help Sidom.
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