"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

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!!
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