Hello wannabe mechanics! In this longer episode we are going to show you how to replace the timing belt ,the serpentine belt, the water pump, the idler pulleys and the tensioner pulleys on your car . This tutorial is specially created for beginners so we added more checking methods so you can be sure you didn’t miss anything. In the beginning of the episode we will learn a bit about the role of accessory belts and timing belts, when to replace them and how to know if they are failing.
Aplication: Opel Astra H, J , Zafira B , Corsa D , Meriva , Honda Civic Z17DTR A17DTR Z17DTJ
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Car parts you need:
Timing Belt Kit
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Tensioner Assembly
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Tools you may need for this job:
Heavy Duty Pulley Puller with Reversible Jaws (mandatory for this job)
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Torque Wrench
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Breaker Bar
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Car jack 2.5 Tons
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Jack stands
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