Valves or Timing belt First

[kinvodA]

I'm doing my timing belt and valves this weekend. Which should I do first? Does it matter? There's no indication that my timing belt will break soon, I'm just trying to be pro-active and get some experience.

[Cabriolet]

just don't do the valves if the timing belt if off. id do the belt first. then finish up the day with the valves. should take you a good 8 hours to do both.

[StereoInstaller1]

Pull the timing belt, pull the cam sprocket, do the cam seal (and housing o ring) then the water pump/belt/tensioner, then adjust the valves.

Just like Cabby said.

[jlevie]

It doesn't matter in the slightest which you do first. But when you replace the belt, do as SeteroInstaller1 says (and replace the thermostat too).

[StereoInstaller1]

I always forget the damn thermostat!