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Timing belt change advice

  • 28-04-2011 10:55pm
    #1
    Max_Damage
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,461 ✭✭✭


    I've decided to give a stab at doing the timing belt on my old '90 Micra. Now I like to think I'm fairly competent in doing work on cars (I can do alot of DIY servicing myself, and I know the in's and out's of engines fairly well), however, I've never done a timing belt change before.

    I'm thinking of replacing the water pump while I'm at it too. I've an Haynes manual and obviously I'll follow that step by step, but I just want to ask is there any general advice or tips I should do while changing it? Thanks.


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  • #2
    Buford T Justice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,264 ✭✭✭Buford T Justice


    It would be a wise to change the water pump at the same time yes......

    Simple enough job really. See below image......

    micra_thumb_1.jpg


  • #3
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    I presume its a normal 1.0?
    If you have the Haynes then you've should have all the info you need. There is no special tools needed or anything more complicated then removing/refitting bolts.

    Definatly replace the water pump when doing the belt and make sure you replace the tensioner too.


  • #4
    Max_Damage
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,461 ✭✭✭Max_Damage


    Yeah it's the 1.0L (MA10) engine.

    Should be a handy enough job. Thanks for the Autodata images Mr. McGee.

    Got a new belt and tensioner from eBay fairly cheap, along with the water pump.


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