"maxpower" > wrote in message
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> "TF" > wrote in message
> news:cJMWd.39136$Ze3.16440@attbi_s51...
>> Thanks for the advice-
>> Replaced water pump - $50.00 New Made in Japan
>> Replaced tensioner pulley only- $36.00 China, able to replcae after
>> tensioner pin is out and you DO NOT need to remove crank damper to do
> this.
>> Belt- $50.00 USA I do not agree with not removing crank damper/ you can
> get
>> the old belt off but you will have a real tough time putting the new one
> on
>> w/o damaging it (tried to put old one on for fun, no way).
>> Needed to get (borrow) Snap On pulley puller with insert . (special tool,
>> regular puller will not work w/o insert either).
>> 3rd pump and belt. Dealer did last job and they were off on the passenger
>> cam side by one tooth!!!. Put back between dots runs great.
>> After warm up panic! loud scraping from timing cover.. Pull belts and
> sneak
>> a look and noted the water pump pulley was rubbing on cover... bent out a
>> little no problem.....TIGHT clearance obviously....Pump solid..Had to
> bleed
>> coolant system every time, seems to be an issue with the 3.5.
>>
>> 178,000 miles 3.5 has been overheated a few times and is rock solid with
>> excellent power. I really like this engine but the tranny's suck....#3.
>>
>> Tom
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> There is a trick to walking the belt on without removing the crank pulley,
> it goes right on with out any damage. Just another trick of the trade, but
> anyway glad you are back and running.... sounds like your ready to to an
> engine overhaul next!!
>>
> Kids college car-- if something major goes wrong, thats it (maybe)....
I tell my boy when he gets a good job it is time tobuy parents a
Crossfire...

Tom
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