The timing case covers the timing belt and water pump, so you’ll need to remove it. Follow the steps below to remove the belts: The fan belt and power steering belt sit beside the cover which houses the timing belt and water pump, so you’ll need to remove them first. Put the engine in gear (to prevent it spinning when you’re removing the timing belt) and engage the handbrake.Make sure the engine is completely cool before you start.Get all your tools ready and have bags and a pen to hand for labelling and storing parts you remove from the engine.Place a bucket under the water pump, as coolant will gush out when you remove it.Jack up the front of the car so you can access the undercarriage beneath the engine.Changing a timing belt and water pump can take anywhere from 1-3 hours depending on your skill level, so make sure you have the time and space to complete the job. White paint/Tip-Ex/white chalk (for marking the cogs for simpler reassembly)įirst, prepare your car and work area.Plastic bags and a permanent marker (for labelling nuts, bolts and parts you remove from the engine).Bucket or basin (for collecting coolant).Screwdrivers, including Philips and slot drive.What You’ll Need to Replace the Water Pump and Timing Belt We’ll walk you through the process of replacing a timing belt and water pump step by step, starting with the tools you’ll need. But if you are and you enjoy doing your own repairs or restorations then it’s something you can do yourself, and save on some big repair bills in the process. Replacing a timing belt and water pump does require a decent understanding of engines, so if you’re not that experienced working under the bonnet we’d advise you to leave it to the pros.
How to Replace a Timing Belt and Water Pump
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