starting timing belt / cooling system
 

okay, the V6 GALANT is a BITCH!!! to work on. do we really need 30 bolts on the motor mount to get to the timing belt? Mother effers!

Also, took off intake manifold to replace plugs/wires, who designes a motor where you have to take the manifold off to change plugs... I would recomend having the belt/water pump taken to a shop...

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get a 4 banger if you can't hang :)

yeah its not a plesant experience but its par for the course on v6's

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Need help! got a timing belt kit that did not come with the "hydrolic" tensioner. just the rollers..

anyone know of a place i can order one? dealer has it for $130... trying for somewhere cheaper.

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does it need a tensioner? you don't have to replace the tensioner when you replace the timing belt. its just cheap insurance to where if the tensioner fails you won't have to go in there and do it all over again.

you're doing plugs AND a t- belt?

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Everything at once.

Plugs 80-100k ngk's bkr6ex-something - $7x6
Wires - $80
valve cover gaskets - $40
Timing belt - $95
Water pump - $107
Thermostat - $23
Radiator - $125
seals (crankcase and whatnot) - $15x2
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tensioner $135

Just picked up the adjustable tensioner at dealer total cost on all parts - bout $700.

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Hello!! LOL!! if you cant get that intake off in about 10 minutes your backing up!! small price to pay for the extra power a v6 gives you. blk n tan is right. hydraulic tensioner shouldnt have to be replaced unless its bad. some aftermarket parts houses carry them, but they are not the same quality as a factory part. as critical as the t-belt is,spend the money and feel good that it wont go bad!! the aftermarket one?? you never know what your getting!!! good luck!! greg...

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hahah.. yeah 10 mins.. well i got it back on in 15 mins... just need to finish replacing camshaft seals and i'm DONE! hope i did everything that needs to be done to this beast..

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OMG the timing belt is a bitch to get on with the new hydrolic tensioner... i need a special tool to move the tensioner roller up about 6mm or more... there is no GIVE on that timing belt...

Does anyone know what that tool is to get the tensioner roller to move up in order for me to get the new hydro tensioner in?

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nevermind, i figured out i needed to loosen the tensioner roller...

new problem : front valve cover new gaskit LEAKS like a bitch..

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Hows that? Once a month!;)