1.8 Timing belt change.

skellum · 21st April 2020, 21:02

Hi Team-
Weather here is just gorgeous, so taking advantage to service my new ZT. I have Oil, filters, and plugs. It will also involve my first ever timing belt change so I'm trying to be fully prepared.
Applied PlusGas to all bolts on offside engine mount earlier.
I have:
Timing and auxiliary belts.
Tensioner with new bolt.
Water pump.

Collecting 22mm socket and coolant in the morning, then getting to it with fresh pants and Brave Pill on standby.

What have I forgotten??
Gasket seal on water pump?

Got trolley jack for engine, decent set of Hex sockets, long bar for crank pulley bolt. What might I be missing??? Can't run to motor factor if I get stuck- they're doing 'phone or email orders and delivery.
Any tips gratefully received.

21st April 2020, 21:02	#1
skellum Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Stornoway Posts: 115 Thanks: 17 Thanked 41 Times in 27 Posts	1.8 Timing belt change. Hi Team- Weather here is just gorgeous, so taking advantage to service my new ZT. I have Oil, filters, and plugs. It will also involve my first ever timing belt change so I'm trying to be fully prepared. Applied PlusGas to all bolts on offside engine mount earlier. I have: Timing and auxiliary belts. Tensioner with new bolt. Water pump. Collecting 22mm socket and coolant in the morning, then getting to it with fresh pants and Brave Pill on standby. What have I forgotten?? Gasket seal on water pump? Got trolley jack for engine, decent set of Hex sockets, long bar for crank pulley bolt. What might I be missing??? Can't run to motor factor if I get stuck- they're doing 'phone or email orders and delivery. Any tips gratefully received.