NB8B timming belt change...

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Re: NB8B timming belt change...

Postby bigdog » Fri Dec 31, 2010 5:17 pm

Sorry - brain not working. Same for non VVT cams, different with. You've got it sorted though so all good. STM has a pic on here somewhere that clearly shows the timing marks and tooth count on the belt you should be able to find it with a search.
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Re: NB8B timming belt change...

Postby aviper4u » Sat Jan 01, 2011 9:50 am

Hey peeps,

Put belt on following mike's place vid clip looks good from what i can see though if you guys aren't too hungover would love a second opinion
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thanks to everyone's input

hopefully ill be cruising soon!!
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Re: NB8B timming belt change...

Postby wun911 » Sat Jan 01, 2011 2:21 pm

That looks good I see you got the cam seals in because its blue...
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Re: NB8B timming belt change...

Postby aviper4u » Sat Jan 01, 2011 2:54 pm

thanks hopefully is all good.

also when tightening the crank bolt did u use special or put in 6th gear with handbrake up? as having trouble with my tool...

anyways wanna finish today but after yesterday and today's hot weather might wait it out till tomorrow
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Re: NB8B timming belt change...

Postby aviper4u » Sun Jan 02, 2011 8:51 am

car started and runs fine

though when filling radiator and leaving cap open water was overflowing from the cap and was not being sucked through and bubbling like what should happen?

what gives ?????????

any help appreciated
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