86 XR7 5spd
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Houghton MI in 'da U.P.
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86 XR7 got some good leaking there at the front crank seal ..
how tough is this job.. ? any tips/tricks appreciated ..
I am an experienced mechanic, and have access to a shop with lift air tools etc
but I cant tie it up for days ,,
David T
T5 / ported E3 / .63 / 35# / K&N
2.5" exhaust w/ cherry bomb
30+ mpg! 8.2 0-60, [email protected] 1/4 (gTech)
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Pete D
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Northern OH
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11-18-2018, 04:33 AM
(This post was last modified: 11-18-2018, 04:34 AM by Pete D.)
Pete Dunham
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86 XR7 5spd
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Aug 2008
Houghton MI in 'da U.P.
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ok cool doesn't sound too bad..
I saw a youtube viddie which advocated using a paint can opener (church key) to get the old seal out,
w/o having to remove the front cover ...
Thanks Pete !
David T
T5 / ported E3 / .63 / 35# / K&N
2.5" exhaust w/ cherry bomb
30+ mpg! 8.2 0-60, [email protected] 1/4 (gTech)
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firebirdparts
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Dec 2017
Kingsport, TN
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I just did a timing belt, and I did find it pretty easy to get back in there. I had the radiator out, so there was lots of room to work.
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86 XR7 5spd
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Houghton MI in 'da U.P.
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yup I did the timing belt by the side of the road on my first major road trip right after I bought the XR7 in '08 ...
David T
T5 / ported E3 / .63 / 35# / K&N
2.5" exhaust w/ cherry bomb
30+ mpg! 8.2 0-60, [email protected] 1/4 (gTech)
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Jeff K
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Apr 2001
Milwaukee, WI
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I always carry a spare timing belt, timing belt tensioner, and 22 mm socket for the crank bolt with me on a road trip in the TC. Came in handy a few years ago at Carlisle when one of our guys threw a timing belt when pulling into a restaurant. We all pitched in, and used my spare belt, and had him back on the road within an hour.
Jeff Korn
88 Turbo Coupe: Intake and exhaust mods, T3 turbo at 24 psi, forced air IC, water injection, BPV, Ranger cam, subframes, etc., etc.
86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner): intake, exhaust, valvetrain mods, 100 HP N2O, ignition, gears, suspension, etc., etc.
05 Taurus SEL Duratec daily driver
04 Taurus Duratec (wifes car)
02 Pontiac Grand Prix GT
95 Taurus GL Vulcan winter beater
67 Honda 450 Super Sport - completely customized
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anasazi4st
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Phoenix, AZ
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Yup second that. I had a bad experience a cold morning almost 5 years ago in Prescott, AZ (in the mountains). Stalled out, then the arrhythmic sound of a mis-timed engine, it had apparently jumped a few teeth. Now in addition to a spare belt, tensioner, 22mm socket I also have a timing gun with me just to be certain it’s correct.
Another proud dues-paying member.
1987 Turbo Coupe w/T5OD, 8.8 axle, grey smoke; most options. Got it in 1991 with 41K miles: 3 turbos, 2 heater cores, 1 T5OD full rebuild, 5 clutches, 1 head gasket, 2 Teves II ABS units, etc. later....
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86 XR7 5spd
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Houghton MI in 'da U.P.
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llz ok my 'spares' list keeps growing ...
I *may* have a chance to work on it this coming weekend,
if I do, I will report back...
(maybe even take some pix for a writeup ? .. if there's any interest ?? )
David T
T5 / ported E3 / .63 / 35# / K&N
2.5" exhaust w/ cherry bomb
30+ mpg! 8.2 0-60, [email protected] 1/4 (gTech)
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