Seen someone on the forum (and online in general) talk about the following and to be fair, it seems like it's possible but also too good to be true compared to the conventional way to replace the Timing Belt.
Cutting the currently fitted belt down the middle (essentially making it into two), sliding the outer most half off, and then sliding the NEW belt on - taking care to line up the markings on the existing belt with the ones on the new belt. Then slicing the remains of the currently fitted belt and sliding the new one fully on?
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Is that possible or just an idiotic way to risk everything?
I also have to replace the tensioner and water pump - so additionally, does this make that method impossible? (and out of curiosity, would the method about slicing the belt work if I did not have to do the water pump?)
Other than this, I'm all set to follow all the tips and advice / guides on conventionally replacing the lot next week! Will post to the forum showing images / feeback in any case!
Cutting the currently fitted belt down the middle (essentially making it into two), sliding the outer most half off, and then sliding the NEW belt on - taking care to line up the markings on the existing belt with the ones on the new belt. Then slicing the remains of the currently fitted belt and sliding the new one fully on?
^
Is that possible or just an idiotic way to risk everything?
I also have to replace the tensioner and water pump - so additionally, does this make that method impossible? (and out of curiosity, would the method about slicing the belt work if I did not have to do the water pump?)
Other than this, I'm all set to follow all the tips and advice / guides on conventionally replacing the lot next week! Will post to the forum showing images / feeback in any case!