God awful sqealing sound, and not Alt/AC belt

[Trevor]

I used to do all of my own work, but have now passed that stage. Based on experience, I prefer a small repair outfit, who measure up when a job is discussed, have a good reputation and a decent tidy workshop. Once satisfied I stick with them.

When I had my cam belt changed and all components replaced as previously described including the tensioner, tensioner pulley and water pump, the total cost was NZ$1,030.00 including GST. The included labour was $350.00 net. What is more extra messing about was involved, as at the time, an idler was not in stock and it would have taken 10 - 14 days to get one from Japan, so that they located a good one from a wrecker. My trusted local garage did the job and I was able to inspect progress.

Expensive, but I was confident cost effective. I would stay well clear of Archibald and Shorter in the future. "Shorter" is an old name in the business harking back to a Jaguar agency. The business in question involves an offspring. The Archibald name is along the same lines. There is no personal involvement in actual operation of the business and you are dealing with a branch.

People get the idea that one must go to the accredited dealer, as others will not know the car. Not so, as good mechanic will find nothing at all very strange. In view of the overheating and the water bath, I hope your heads and block are still true.

[Stevebsy]

Just finished up my tbelt/water pump replacement.

My water pump was totally bad, it had about 1/4" play on the shaft :O

The tensioners were all in good shape, so I left them alone. Also surpringly, my main and cam seals were not leaking at all, so I didn't change those either..

Only broke 2 bolts on the stoopid plastic covers, they are marginally better than the EA82 ones though.

OMG now it is soooo quiet again, like a new car.

I took a few pictures to add to the procedure writeup later.