Rb20 Timing Belt Cover Removal

[DuFFR32]

Hey peeps just wondering how to get a peek at the condition of the timing belt as mine makes a squeaking noise when the car is at idle and sounds shiiiit

Car is R32 GTST RB20DET

Also when i put my foot on the clutch pedal it makes a squeaking noise under the car when disengaging the clutch could this be the slave cylinder? or something more sinister lol

any help would be appreciated

[Rowdy]

Hey peeps just wondering how to get a peek at the condition of the timing belt as mine makes a squeaking noise when the car is at idle and sounds shiiiit

Car is R32 GTST RB20DET

Also when i put my foot on the clutch pedal it makes a squeaking noise under the car when disengaging the clutch could this be the slave cylinder? or something more sinister lol

any help would be appreciated

there are four or five bolts holding the top half on, plus the crank angle sensor. unplug and mark where the cas is relative to the cover with a paint pen or something. then undo the bolts holding the cas on and pull it out. then undo the five bolts (four around the edges, one in the centre) holding the top half of the cover on. inspect belts and replace cover, then replace cas making sure you have lined up the locating flat on the end of the shaft with the appropriate locating hole.

should about do it. please someone correct me if i am wrong.

[gfunkk]

man if the belt hasnt been changed then definatley change it!

if it has been changed it shouldnt be an issue at all...

[DuFFR32]

Thanks Rowdy for the info I will have a look at it tonight after i fit my new 2nd hand zaust'

gfunkk - i havnt seen the belt since ive owned the car (1 year) so possibly it hasnt been changed lol the car has a blue plate on the firewall showing the engine been replaced in 1998 i think....if its true then the motor is 10+ years old which cant be true right?

anyone know of the clutch squeak problem?

[gfunkk]

is it a squeal or a squeak? haha

its a mission to inspect the belt because you dont want to f* up the CAS but yeah definatley check it, if the belt is old and snaps you will pretty much need a new engine!

[DuFFR32]

I know what u mean like i wanna check the belt but dont want to mess up the cas! its a catch 22 lol

just got old exhaust off shit it was heavy lol about to bolt the new one up

[RB30E]

=) smiley facE!!!!

[Kwyjibo]

Just mark where the CAS is and you should be fine, at most a degree or two out if done properly and a stretched belt will make that much difference.

I don't think you'll be able to tell the difference between a belt with 1000kms and one with 150,000 km's as they all pretty much look the same. If you worried about it just change it, its a good experience to get acquainted with your car if your willing to give it a go. Just do some research before hand as the crank pulley bolt is a pain to get off without proper tools.