Quick timing belt question....

[apxjet]

Hey guys, urgently need a new timing belt for my RB25DET and have found one for sale that the seller bought for his RB20DET and didnt use. Are they the same? Thanks.

[apxjet]

bump

[imperium]

I wouldnt know off by heart but ill let ya know tomorrow arvo

[SteveL]

Hey guys, urgently need a new timing belt for my RB25DET and have found one for sale that the seller bought for his RB20DET and didnt use. Are they the same? Thanks.

Yes they are.

[apxjet]

cool, thanks heaps for the help guys

[apxjet]

Are RB26DETT belts identical also? Coz I bought one of these for my RB25DET..

Edited September 2, 2005 by apxjet

[Ground_FX]

Are RB26DETT belts identical also? Coz I bought one of these for my RB25DET..

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Yes, ther'e the same too

[chrissso]

Yes, ther'e the same too

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Can confirm that - got one myself the other day..

[satanic]

Where would one go to get one of these? I hear that they're a few different kinds you can get?

[chrissso]

Where would one go to get one of these?  I hear that they're a few different kinds you can get?

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My mechanic got a GTR one for $89

If your doing it your self - try repco...

or you can try nengun.com - I think the do trust and greddy ones etc...

Nissan ones are fine.

Edited September 3, 2005 by chrissso

[ATTN]

is it hard to change your timing belt yourself?

[benl1981]

get a nissan one - they are cheaper and have marks on them to help you - got mone for about $70 or 80 bucks

[SKYL9]

i bought 1 the other day from local nissan dealership.. they had them on the shelf and were only $80.. also as benl1981 said they have 3 marks on them so you can line em up easier

[gun32gtr]

i bought gates one for $100,heard there abit noisey but?anyone ever used 1

[SKYL9]

any belt will be noisey if you do it up too tight

[gun32gtr]

the bloke from the shop said it will be noiser than a stock one mate....

[cme33]

I've done the timing belt myself, Bought it genuine from nissan. It's actually cheaper than all other after market crap! It's a really thick belt, so if you think you'll brake it or something it's user fault. They are ment to last for 100,000km so i'm sure it'll do the job! The nissan gen belt it's also alot easier to use as it comes with the marks for the cam shafts sprokets and crankshaft. So you CANNOT get it wrong! If you pull the radiator out ( couple of bolts for the brakets and 2 hose clamps takes just minutes ) you'll have more room to play with! At the same time i did a thermostat (also gen and very cheap) and engine coolant flush. All up it took me 1 hour. I was using air tools though. Very EASY

[cme33]

There's also a "idler" pulley that runs with the timing belt. It's suggested that you replace it with a new one when doing a belt, these are expensive so if you just give it a spin and cannot hear any noisy bearings or stiffness on the pulley then it'll last another go!!!

[lwells]

is it hard to change your timing belt yourself?

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Do a search of the Stagea forum for a thread by SydneyKid outlining changing the timing belt and the exhaust cam wheel.

If you are handy with spanners and have half a brain you should be OK. If you aren't sure, take it to a mechanic. Screw the install and kiss your engine goodbye.