Removing timing belt pully's

[mrx]

I have a noisy/squealing timing belt pully on the engine in the car....and a spare MIVEC engine sitting in the garage.

So, how do I go about getting them off? Given that it is not a simple task to get the other engine to a mechanic for them to do it, how do I get them off myself?

I am going to assume that you need a special tool (as indicated in the manual) but just wondering if there is another way.

[oldie]

it would be unusual for toothed belts to squeal! more likely to be alternator or air con belts , make sure there correctly adjusted if still noisy take them off and try again before giong to all that work to change t/bs

[khunjeng]

it would be unusual for toothed belts to squeal! more likely to be alternator or air con belts , make sure there correctly adjusted if still noisy take them off and try again before giong to all that work to change t/bs

but the timing belt if too tight will make a "hum" type noise.

But i would suggest the A/C and Alt belts too...maybe even the idle pully or the bearings of the pullies...I know some of mine need ot be replaced.

[mrx]

No, I am suggesting it is the bearing on one of the pully's that is making the noise, not the belt itself.

I will be double (triple) checking this as it's not a minor job, but have a strong suspicion I am right.

[onnzo]

The pulleys are easy to get off - it's getting to them that is a pain in the butt!

ohh and no special tools are needed.

[khunjeng]

No, I am suggesting it is the bearing on one of the pully's that is making the noise, not the belt itself.

I will be double (triple) checking this as it's not a minor job, but have a strong suspicion I am right.

ok. tell us how you go with that...Id be intrested to hear how you go.