Vauxhall Zafira need to replace water pump but need to take off timing belt

Car: Vauxhall Zafira
Variant: 1.8 auto
Model Year: 2000
Categories: Leaks & Noises
i need to replace my water pump as the water is leaking out as soon as you fill bottle, i have taken most parts off that need to come off now down to taking off timing belt does anyone have a step by step guide that i could use. many thanks
Posted: Mar 9, 2013 (11 years ago)
Try a Haynes manual. You can get one from the local library if you don`t fancy buying one.
Make sure you understand whats involved-if in doubt, get a garage to do it.

ps. if you do it yourself make sure you renew the belt even if it looks in good condition.
Posted Mar 9, 2013 (11 years ago)
there are some videos on utube that might help
Posted Mar 9, 2013 (11 years ago)
Should also say that you need to replace the tensioner as well. Buy the complete timming belt kit--not just the belt.
Well worth the extra few quid.
Posted Mar 9, 2013 (11 years ago)
Make sure you set timing up correctly or you will have problems with the engine .Always double check before finalising .
Posted Mar 10, 2013 (11 years ago)
If not completely confident in what you are doing you could always take it to a garage. That way you will at least have a guarantee
Posted Mar 10, 2013 (11 years ago)
If , as you state , you have already stripped it down , you would be as well finishing the job yourself as you are nearly there .Just set up timing correctly , fit new parts and rebuild , saving on garage costs .
Posted Mar 10, 2013 (11 years ago)
Always turn by hand 2 complete turns prior to starting to ensure everything,s turning ok and there,s no contact,when I say by hand I mean with a ratchet or bar on the bottom crank bolt,clockwise.
Posted Mar 10, 2013 (11 years ago)
^ x 2 Good advice from bustedknuckles .
Posted Mar 10, 2013 (11 years ago)
if you haven't already started you need locking pins to hold the cam and cranksahaft pulleys in place before removing belt
Posted Mar 11, 2013 (11 years ago)
BUY A HAINES MANUAL IN LOCAL MOTOR FACTORS
Posted Mar 15, 2013 (11 years ago)

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