Things to do while replacing the timing belt

[97ranger11]

Gonna do the timing belt (and tensioner) this weekend... have new plugs, wires, water pump, and thermostat. Will also probably replace the valve cover gasket (leaking).

Any other things I should do while i have it apart?

 

[XLTsplash]

The oil pump is driven by the timing belt, so it's easy to replace when doing a timing belt. The pumps aren't cheap. I plan to replace mine when I have my timing belt off to replace the cylinder head. I don't think the oil pumps have many problems. I was just thinking the two rings and oil pump gasket are old.