New zu man here. Just got 92 2wh. dr. p'up with 2.6 f.i. 4 cyl. and 5 sp. What's a quick way to change timing belt. My Haynes says alot to remove and dealer wants $250/$300. Can't be that hard, but maybe I'm overlooking somethings. Your helt is appreciated.

This is a great site-- Old fog horn!

Welcome to the forum, old fog horn.

I don't know about the 2.6L, but I changed the timing belt on my 3.2L last summer. You're absolutely right, there is "alot to remove." The job from start to finish took me an entire weekend. However, I don't know if you really want to find a "quick way" to do this job. This is something that you want done correctly; after all, it IS only done every 60 to 100K miles.

The prices you were quoted sounds about right for only replacing the timing belt. On the 3.2L, it is usually recommended that the water pump and timing belt tensioner be replaced at the same time. Don't know if this is also true with your 2.6L.

I'm sure someone will chime in here pretty quick.

Good luck,

Mike

I too changed the t-belt on a 3.2l a few months ago - very time consuming. I've also done several Honda 3g Civic/Accord belts. Bottom line. Timing belts are a pain. You really have to want to do this. $250-$300 sounds pretty good to me.

Back on track we go. The timing belt on the 2.6 is not that hard to change. You do have to remove all of the belts, the fan and shroud, plus any of the other accessories that might be in the way. That gives you access to the cover. The belt is right behind it. If you are semi-mechanically inclined and can follow directions you could do this.

I would suggest replacing the water pump too. It is not behind the cover, but it is right there where you will be. Cheap insurance.

Michael

Like Michale said not that hard. can be done in 8 hrs. but one word of caution if you do not have an air impact driver. You will not be able to remove harmonic balancer. unless you want to invest more time in removing starter and put a big screw driver in. about an extra 3 hrs. 250 is what i paid to have mine done they had done in 3 or 4 hrs. with new belts. I forgot about the water pump.

Drake

Thanks guys for the info--I might consider having it done. I'll be back later with more questions.

old fog horn