Timing belt

slolearner · 06-24-2010, 02:07 PM

Is this really necessary every 60,000 miles? How much trouble is it to change?

red85 · 06-24-2010, 02:35 PM

Yes it's really necessary. I have always done it at the recommended intervals and changed the water pump at the same time. Changing a timing belt on a 2.3/2.5 is an easy job. You can get kits from some auto parts places with a timing belt, tensioner and water pump for around 100 dollars.

scotts90ranger · 06-24-2010, 11:16 PM

a '98 has a round tooth belt, those are 100k belts.

yeah, while you have the front end apart, water pump and thermostat are a good idea... and radiator hoses if they are looking worn

red85 · 06-25-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by scotts90ranger

a '98 has a round tooth belt, those are 100k belts.

yeah, while you have the front end apart, water pump and thermostat are a good idea... and radiator hoses if they are looking worn

Good solid advice on the hosesWeak hoses will cost you some serious headaches and repairs if you leave them too long.

06-24-2010, 02:07 PM	#1
slolearner Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Va Year: 1998 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.5 Class: 2wd Used For: work Posts: 53 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	Timing belt Is this really necessary every 60,000 miles? How much trouble is it to change?
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06-24-2010, 02:35 PM	#2
red85 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, CANADA Year: 1985 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 306 ci Class: 2WD Street Used For: making noise and burning gas Posts: 1,129 Rep Power: 14 iTrader: (0)	Yes it's really necessary. I have always done it at the recommended intervals and changed the water pump at the same time. Changing a timing belt on a 2.3/2.5 is an easy job. You can get kits from some auto parts places with a timing belt, tensioner and water pump for around 100 dollars. __________________ Professional Auto Service Tech 1996 Ranger XLT - 3.0 A4LD 1985 Ranger S - 306 ci/C4 (12.96 1/4)gone but not forgotten 1994 Ranger XL - 2.3T/M50D R1 (sadly retired now - Salt cancer got her) 2008 Ranger Sport - 3.0/M5OD R1 Don't ask a question if you don't want to hear the answer! Putting brains before dollars since 1970
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scotts90ranger Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Salem Oregon Year: 1990 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.3 Turbo Class: 4x4 Used For: holding down the driveway Posts: 2,677 Rep Power: 32 iTrader: (1)	a '98 has a round tooth belt, those are 100k belts. yeah, while you have the front end apart, water pump and thermostat are a good idea... and radiator hoses if they are looking worn __________________ converted to 4x4, turbo'd the 2.3, 6" lift with 35's and 5.13 gears! Send e-mail instead of PM, box full...
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