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Originally Posted by sparky4017
I'm still aways from driving it kinda of a project weekend warrior type i have no service records on
it with 96000 miles i want to change all the fluids timing belt it just needs a good cleaning. Is there a
way to check the timing belt with 96000 it should have been replaced 3 times but i don't know
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With no service records, you have to change the belt(s).
I use the Pelican Contitech (~$12) cam belt. I change it every 2 or 3 years--mileage does not matter. It has to be retensioned at about 1000 miles.
Pelican now sells a Gates BB (balance belt) as well.
The pullys should also be changed. The OEM pullys from '83 had plastic and cracked.
The oil pump pully stud should be checked. It is suggested to change the stud but now it is difficult to get the correct stud length.
While your change the belt grab the WP (waterpump) pully and tug, pull, lift and inspect for leaks. There should be
NO movement at all on the WP pully and shaft.
If you see a puddle of oil under the crank shaft pullys, replace the crank seal (Pelican ~$6) before you change the belts. The oil will spray on the belts from the pullys. You need to get a flywheel lock to make the job easy. The crank bolt is tensioned at 150 ft lbs.
GL
John