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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 10:42 AM
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changing 2.5 timing belt question

2000 ranger 2.5, stick shift, 208,000 miles and the belt went out. To change the timing belt I have read that i might have to open the ac lines to move the ac pump . . . . question is it possible to move the ac pump ( if necessary ) with out opening the ac lines ?
 
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 12:30 PM
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On my 98 2.5l I did not take the ac lines off when I did my belt.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 05:04 PM
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thanks

great thanks
 
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Old Oct 4, 2010 | 12:24 AM
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Like fiddler said, you should be able to unbolt the pump and just move it out of the way with the lines still on it while you do the other work.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2010 | 02:18 PM
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How to remove the damper bolt?

Got all the parts lose, question, any ideas on how to hold the front damper pully from turning so I can remove and retorque on the pully bolt. There is not enuf space between the pully and the ac core to use a impack wrench (radator is out). I see two 1/4 dia hole in the front of the damper pully . . . wonder if thats for a spanner wrench??
 
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by donaldm
Got all the parts lose, question, any ideas on how to hold the front damper pully from turning so I can remove and retorque on the pully bolt. There is not enuf space between the pully and the ac core to use a impack wrench (radator is out). I see two 1/4 dia hole in the front of the damper pully . . . wonder if thats for a spanner wrench??
them holes are for the bolts for your puller... you might want to try putting a ratchet and socket on the bolt and hittting the ratchet with a hammer
 
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 03:00 PM
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qestion, any ideas on how to hold the front damper pully from turning so I can remove and retorque on the pully bolt.
If I'm understanding you correctly, you should be able to put the transmission in Reverse or First gear and block in front and back of a back wheel, then your crank and dampener should not turn, allowing you to break free the dampener bolt with just a socket and breaker bar.

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