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off roader -> RE: Question - 2002 Montero Sport XLS (1/2/2007 8:43:21 PM)
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If it is the timing belt, find out...
- Did the timing go off/bad?
- If the timing did go off, is your engine an interference engine? Not sure which engine came with the XLS sport. Which engine do you have?
If it's an interference engine, then hopefully you were able to shut if off quickly enough that nothing was damaged. The things that go bad are the valves, pistons, and head and related components (Because the timing belt prevents the valves from hitting the pistons).
If it's not an interference engine, then you have no worries about valve damage when the timing belt goes out.
If you need to replace your belt, you will essentially have to remove EVERYTHING from the front of the engine (all belts, pulleys, etc.) or if possible pivot/move them out of the way to allow access to the plastic cover that protects your timing belt. Remove the timing belt cover. Replace the belt and ensure timing marks are lined up.
Re-assemble. If you have to do the belt, you may as well R&R your water pump, tensioner pulley, pulley bearings, etc. Depending on mileage and age of your radiator and whether or not you use tap or distilled water with your coolant you may want also want to consider rodding your radiator as a preventative measure to overheating your engine.
HTH.
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