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KRYPTO
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Going to do the timing belt this weekend, anyone done it be for and would like to help? I was also thinking of a cam gear, what is a good one to get and what deg should I put the cam?
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tgnorman
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I have no idea how its done, but if we get someone who knows what they're doing, I'd come out to learn... My svt is at 60k rather agressive miles....
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I have 90K so I think you should be good for awhile more.
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^^And those 90K aren't exactly conservative miles :lol:
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the way I see it, better safe than screwed....bent valves don't sound very fun.
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thats true, if you want stop by and see how its done.
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I'd come for a class also. :lol: "How to do a Timing Belt on an SVT"
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Jarod
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No prob....I'll show you guys how to do it. Perhaps it would be easyer at my house...but I'm open....how does Saturday morning sound?? sorry thats the only time I have open this weekend to do it :( Pass the word maybe others would be interested

Let me know
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I'm still working on getting the parts for this weekend, I'll keep everyone informed.
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rsheak02 wrote:No prob....I'll show you guys how to do it. Perhaps it would be easyer at my house...but I'm open....how does Saturday morning sound?? sorry thats the only time I have open this weekend to do it :( Pass the word maybe others would be interested

Let me know
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Jarod
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It runs like a rapped Ape!!!!!!! The final tune is next Tuesday.....I'll stop by Tousley on my way back
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if you have the cam lock the timing belt is a 45 minute job. walk in the park 8)
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looks like I wont be doing the belt this weekend, but next weekend for sure after the Saleen Event.
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Jarod
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focinite wrote:if you have the cam lock the timing belt is a 45 minute job. walk in the park 8)
I agree!!!
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focinite wrote:if you have the cam lock the timing belt is a 45 minute job. walk in the park 8)
book said 4 hour job, whats a cam lock?
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