"While you're in there" things to replace when changing the timing belt?

[tk-421]

So I had the timing belt/water pump changed a little over a year ago. From my searching, it seems like the belt sound I'm hearing at cold start and for the first few minutes is the timing belt rubbing on the cover. I haven't verified this yet but I'm preparing to buy the Gates belt and tensioner to do this myself now that Kung Flu lets me work remote and not have to drive my car everyday.

While I'm in there, what else should I replace and what would be easier to replace now that I'll have all of that off? Even if my guess about the noise is incorrect, this would be good to know for future reference as I searched a ton and couldn't find anything definitive. Last week I *finally* got a place with a garage so I'm now doing my own work without the apartment complex Nazis always coming after me.


What was replaced (as per the invoice, no brands listed):
- timing belt, tensioner, pin, and spring
- rear timing cover gasket
- crank front seal
- cam seal
- oil pump driveshaft seal
- water pump
- accessory belt kit
- cam plug o-ring
- USED distributor rotor

What I plan to install:
- gates belt and tensioner
- timing belt tensioner pin and spring
- timing cover seal
- crank seal*
- cam seal (2x)*
- thermostat with matching fan switch (80 degree?)
- thermostat gasket
- accessory belts with adjustment nuts
- distributor cap/rotor
- spark plug wires (already put new NGKs in)

* = I already have them on hand and will change them if needed

[tomstin]

The list looks good. I passed on the crank seal as the torque on that is a beast. Was advised by several places to leave it alone unless its leaking.

[digger]

Why change accessory belts, timing cover seal, cam and crank seals if it was done a year ago ?

[tk-421]

Why change accessory belts, timing cover seal, cam and crank seals if it was done a year ago ?

Ah, I forgot to make note that I have extra cam/crank seals on hand and will change them if needed (I updated the post). Also, I just don't like reusing gaskets/seals/o-rings if they have to come off. Usually they're cheap enough where it's nice peace of mind to put a new one in every time.

[Vincenze]

Ah, I forgot to make note that I have extra cam/crank seals on hand and will change them if needed (I updated the post). Also, I just don't like reusing gaskets/seals/o-rings if they have to come off. Usually they're cheap enough where it's nice peace of mind to put a new one in every time.

Do you have a special wrench that is used to hold the crankshaft while you unscrew the crankshaft bolt?

[E30SPDFRK]

Radiator/thermostat hoses
fan clutch

[digger]

Ah, I forgot to make note that I have extra cam/crank seals on hand and will change them if needed (I updated the post). Also, I just don't like reusing gaskets/seals/o-rings if they have to come off. Usually they're cheap enough where it's nice peace of mind to put a new one in every time.

yeah you wouldnt touch those unless you absolutetly needed to. it's not 'reusing' the seals as they dont come off except the rubbery timing cover seal. same with the belts if they are good they are good

[E30-325iS]

You'll probably need to replace the plastic cable holder on the timing cover and the one on the top radiator hose as they'll disintegrate when you try to remove them.
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