Timing Belt Tip - Super simple, but well worth the $

[integrals]

After reading the factory manual, Larry's write up, and MANY MANY threads on this website, I decided to get my T-Belt done.

I just want to share one simple tip that saved me hours.

SeaFoam Deep Creep!

I have used this on various other stuck bolts vs PB and WD and it just is in a league of its own.

I sprayed a load on the crank pulley bolt, and came back after a half hour. The bolt popped off with almost no effort using the rental tool from Oreilly to hold the pulley in place.

And I am a measly 120lbs sopping wet so you can understand why I was prepared to be frusterated.

Anyhow, thought i'd share my success story!

Good luck DIY'ers!

 

[ALwAyS4SaLe]

can I get these at autozone or anything. I am getting ready to do headers, so I'm looking at what I need.

 

[integrals]

Most Oreilly sells it, not sure if Zone does. I'd imagine so. I've used that stuff on Halfshaft nuts, Exhaust bolts / nuts, and just about anything else that is stuck with just tremendous results.

Just make sure to let it sit for 15-30 minutes and then go at it!

- - - Updated - - -

3.5 hours of solid work today, and its all ready to be changed... then the arduous task of reassembly. The ITB's kinda made it a LITTLE trickier up top...

 

[ALwAyS4SaLe]

I intend on doing itbs... Seems as though I am so far. I need to win the lottery

 

[integrals]

7 Hours later, and done. Added some test pipes too.

Now it needs a retune. DAMN! lol

 

[Juice]

I have an EGR valve bolt that is apparently f#*king WELDED in place. I am buying a can (and possibly a jack hammer w/ rocket launcher) and will report back.

 

[shawn110975]

when you do your headers go buy a few extra studs for the headers I have found at least one will snap from age.

my 2 cents

normally i use PB blaster or Liquid wrench let it sit long enough the oil will seap thru. but I am def a fan of sea foam products

 

[Juice]

Well, I was hesitant because it is simply a can of pure petroleum. Not rocket science here. But I picked up a can as well as some reverse drive splines for removing rounded bolts/nuts. I sprayed and left for an couple of hours (other work to attend to) and then loaded the bolt remover into a screwdriver. With wrist power alone I was able to remove the stripped nut. I'm pretty impressed. A new EGR and PCV on the MDX and she is humming again.

 

[integrals]

nice! Sorry just thought i'd check in on this. Still use this stuff all the time. Knocked my second T belt out using SeaFoam again!

 

[BrianB]

Very interesting I'm going to pick up a can.