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so my r34 neo is overdue for a cambelt change, and im just curious how hard it is to do on your own??? im assuming ill also need to replace the tensioner pulley aswell

does anything besides the timing cover need to be taken off, like any of the other belts to allow easier access?

how easy to the cam gears turn once the belt is off? i know i shud make a reference mark on them incase they move but they shouldnt move cos all the engine internals will be holding them inplace right?

maybe its actually a really hard job and cant or shouldnt be done yourself, im just curious and always keen to save money on labour when possible

thanks in advance for any advice!

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its fairly simple but time consuming. you have to remove all belts and balancer. i removed the rad so it gave me a little more space to move in. once you remove the balancer, take the bottom belt cover off (4x10mm bolts from memory) and its pretty straight forward from there. i know when i did my 20, there were marks behind the cams and a mark on the bottom gear (you'll see it all when its all apart).

sorry for being so vague, its been a while since i did it last. if it was me id be replacing both idle and tension bearing bolts to be on the safe side. i had the idle bearing bolt brake on me at a track day resulting in a blown engine

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