Timing belt and Water Pump COMPLETE Detailed Repair

[@bored1980]

I just wanted to thank you for making this video. I changed the timing belt, the tensioner, the water pump and both auxiliary belts today all by myself thanks to this video. I can't thank you enough. Your video saved me $500. It's been an incredibly satisfying experience.

[@jaimecortez3601]

Best Hyundai timing belt install on KZbin 👍

[@danielflemmingd.c.5295]

This is misleadingly laid back. This is the most thorough timing belt video without skipping parts and without adding unnecessary chatter. It's just right.

[@robinsonsauto]

Thank you for your positive feedback and kind words! Makes all the extra time invested worthwhile

[@danielflemmingd.c.5295]

@@robinsonsauto I did successfully complete my 2009 Elantra timing belt and water pump. However, it 2 extra days to get the dang crankshaft bolt out. I finally had to make a tool. I think you need a better warning to those without a good impact wrench. When I finally got that pulley held so it wouldn't move it took all my strength on the end of a long breaker bar to get it loose.

[@97warlock]

old post I know but, I have a 6x6 wood block I keep around in the garage ...... Took my 1/2" breaker bar & put like 3 extensions on it .... Put the block (its roughly 12" high ... I put the ratchet end on the woodblock .... Then smack the ratchet end with a 6pnd hammer ..... It may bounce a time or 2 but usually just a few smacks breaks the bolt loose. ...when I tighten it up, I do the same. Get it tight as possbly by ratchet, then use the breaker bar & give it a few smacks for good luck.@@danielflemmingd.c.5295

[@63256325N]

No runs, no drips, no errors! Good job. Thanks for the videos.

[@robinsonsauto]

Thank you!!!! your welcome anytime Bud

[@irisbaez1972]

Same for me here. thanks to this video: no noise, no leak, no code, no mess. First time in my life, so if you do it right, take time everything will be fine.

[@teamusa7750]

This video is quite possibly the absolute best video about changing the water pump and timing belt ....I can not applaud loudly enough!!! Absolutely excellent information. So thorough, so in-depth again, I can not applaud loudly enough. Thank you soooooooooooo much!!!

[@irisbaez1972]

yes, and even torque specs included.

[@irisbaez1972]

Not all of them but most of them. need to google it.

[@markgriffis5256]

Nice job! I've seen a lot of videos on the Kia and the Hyundai's as far as timing belts go, but no one really explains the whole tensioner and putting the pointer in the window issue. You actually show how it's done. That will help a lot of folks out. Excellent detail and explanation

[@airy-mountain]

Very nice, detailed video, excellent lighting, camera and no annoying music. Top notch!

[@irisbaez1972]

yes. I did exactly as he show and today I have 50K miles since then with zero problem

[@xraykadiddlehopper8067]

Yep, after watching a few others on this change this one is the best filmed and explained video. 👍 Thanks for being professional.

[@popslops2188]

Great video ! Clear and concise. I just did this last week and can confirm that paper gasket that sticks to the water pump/block is a pain in the ass! I must not have gotten it all off despite scraping for 45 minutes because it's leaking. Going to redo it and clean it off better and use some RTV this time.

[@Nthefastlane]

Great Repair VIDEO! Can't go wrong with Gates.

[@robinsonsauto]

thank you Bud, appreciate the feedback thanks for stopping by

[@Chrisdafer199]

Doing this job in the morning and I'll sleep so much better after finding this. Condensed, complete, and detailed video great job!

[@bgd73]

this makes an 87 subaru look easy. I learned the "new" FWD era in 1988 with a 1981 dodge omni. I have never owned one sideways engine with t-belt as a result (I got very angry). You are very patient and professional.

[@robinsonsauto]

Agree, i have my overwhelming moments more often than i would like luckily have good support near by most times that will step in and help one way or another most times taking the brunt of it, but they understand. or i just walk away for a bit. doing these demonstrations has helped slow me down some and logically think through issues that would otherwise get the best of me. also learned if the book says 4hrs labor expect to spend a good part of that in awkward positions so schedule it for your better days and if your going to do a video demonstration expect to spend 8hrs then double that for editing in which you get to relive the moment all over again while taking out those moments we mentioned hahaha lol it can be exhausting

[@masapell]

This video is so detailed, I feel confident in doing my son’s 2008 Spectra. Thanks for the great information and pointers. I really wish my dad were still around so I could have him watch.

[@qualityrenov]

Excellent tutorial! professional cameraman and an experienced Mechanic. thank you for taking the time to post this.

[@ggme4682]

WOW... If there was ever a *PERFECT* how-to KZbin video, well this it it. Thank You!!

[@freddy2064]

Hello Eric O, nice to see you drop in. I love how easy you guys make these jobs look. Thank you for educating us home do it yourself'er. Nice job well done!

[@robinsonsauto]

Your welcome, i was glad to see Eric stopped by as well

[@stuzman52]

Lots of detail on this video Will and I'm sure will help a lot of folks out there. Good work!!

[@robinsonsauto]

stuzman thank you for your feedback, its always appreciated!

[@aragos32727]

I'm about to do this on my Accent. Thank you for this video. Certainly daunting when you read about it. Less so after watching this.

[@ferenkmendez2083]

Great demostration and profesional timing belt service.!!!

[@bobw7066]

Excellent and very professional video and narration, I had bit of chuckle when you left that stay bar out.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Chrome sockets on the impact, wrong parts from the parts store, customers adding on repairs while your in there, pullin the pump to drain the coolant and a late night at the shop... man after my own heart! Good video sir! Have you seen the belt tension gauges that Gates makes for getting those manual adjusting serpentine belts just right?

[@robinsonsauto]

Im guilty, gotta love it right! never fails when time is tight wrong parts will find their way~ glad im not the only guilty one out here. been wanting to try out the gates click/Krikit gauge, do they work well in tight spots? i have a older setup i should have used has the O-rings and gives me a head ache lol

[@SouthMainAuto]

I have the older tension gauge and the clicky type from Gates and they seem to work really well and give you the warm and fuzzy feeling. Before I used gauges I was always guilty of having them to loose.

[@robinsonsauto]

just ordered one ;) thank you for the feedback Eric

[@haywardsautomotive6156]

I was always on the tight side so using the gauge I knew it was right...warm fuzzy feeling is good!

[@Sandbag1300]

Are the Gates belt tension gauges in your Amazon store?

[@pnojazz]

Eleven o clock? That’s some dedication for ya!

[@TheresaDay-o8y]

Thank you I've had a squealing belt on start up now a slight rattle on acceleration and a ticking on an off no leaks no grind i don't want to wait to repair this is it my water pump this is alot of work

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

Great work Will , One happy customer there I bet ! I started a rering /bearing on a hyundai block in the car at 6AM and had it running and driving at 9PM .. those are pretty easy to work on .. Thumbs up !!

[@robinsonsauto]

ShawnMrFixitlee thank you bud, one of the easier ones for sure, glad to hear all went well

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

Ya , It was an older model and it did go perfect ..

[@robdot1964]

One of the best timing belt videos I have seen. No offense Eric O!

[@ajimbomania007]

Very helpful for us do-it-yourselfers! Clear and orderly instructions.

[@klc317]

Good video! Its unusual to see a car in the shop getting maintenance done at a normal time before everything is worn completely out, even had clean coolant and fresh tires! Ha!

[@robinsonsauto]

Thank you, so true. this guy is super tight on his pm work. he didn't have a service record from the dealer on weather it was inspected or replaced prior therefore just wanted it all done for security reasons. few and far between

[@freddy2064]

will, the new shop looks great. You been doing this you tube thing long time now. My mechanical skills at home have come along way thanks to you educating us home do it yourself'er. I support you by passing the word forward on your channel brother. Thank you, and I hope your new shop is a success.

[@robinsonsauto]

Thank you for the kind words and feedback its appreciated, it has been quit some time hasn't it lol wish i would have pushed it harder over the years but its all good. helping others is what its always been about for me and the positive feedback keeps me coming back :) thanks again

[@nicolasbach1378]

Excellent !!! ... just the order of things are different than mine ...but all of it ...all the info is there ... Great Work and Thank You for the treat ...You are a very good mecanic !!!...

[@ntamichael9343]

This is awesome, you made this video as simple as ABC, teeth to teeth thank you so much.

[@webslinger2011]

Nice vid! Had an issue on a nissan patrol. Co-worker broke the idler pulley (extended it too much). After ordering a new one, had the same scenario. Whatever we did the belt was too tight and wont fit in. Turns out there were two lengths of belts for it.

[@robinsonsauto]

webslinger2011 thank you. hate when that happens, been there a couple times with belts that didn't match up

[@greygum7]

Great video.You didnt miss explaining anything.Especially that prick of a tensioner.

[@margarethincapie8386]

Thanks for the great detailed video!! I was able to replace my timing belt with your guidance!

[@ntamichael9343]

You are truly a professional, I love this video, in to in. Great job sir💯🌹.

[@cambassplayer666]

Best timing belt video ever! Thanks man!

[@ericcorse]

Excellent video Will, the lighting was really good.

[@robinsonsauto]

Thank you, new lights and a few new settings made i big improvement. thank you for the feedback. trying to get better audio unfortunately its best i can get from this setup time to invest in the next generation. this was at its best

[@MrPami9899]

such a neat and well maintained vehicles, good job

[@robinsonsauto]

STEEVE DAVID Nicolas thank you bud

[@MrPami9899]

You welcome

[@joelmccoin9727]

Excellent Video! Thanks Will, I learned from this, very well done.

[@robinsonsauto]

joel mccoin your welcome ;) glad I could help

[@SteveSmith-rw6qx]

This is a great video, everything was explained well and understandable. Thanks

[@NRASUPPORTER1911]

What brand of torque wrench did you use? Thanks

[@cjones4512]

Judging by the old timing belt sicker on the cover, the owner of this vehicle must be pretty meticulous on maintenance. Most people don't even realize they have a car with a timing belt unless they have had one in the past that has broken or left them stranded. That Hyundai looks very well kept for a 2009 econobox. Even the old coolant looked clean.

[@robinsonsauto]

cjones4512 yes he is and wanted to be certain. he didn't have a service record of it actually being replaced just inspected at 60 some... It's funny you say that because yes he had a bad experience in the past on two separate occasions, I asked the same question

[@meteoradar3252]

great video. wish I had this video 6 months ago when I last did this job. that tensioner is stupid.

[@robinsonsauto]

thank you!! go figure right

[@titanicsauce2152]

Excellent video, watch all of them.

[@robinsonsauto]

wild bill thank you, it's appreciated

[@haywardsautomotive6156]

Nice video! I hope the new shop is paying for itself. Shop looks good Will!

[@robinsonsauto]

Thank you, staying afloat. seems im reinvesting all the profits with hopes it pays off in the end. been cleaning it up a little at a time thanks for noticing!!!

[@haywardsautomotive6156]

Haa yep in order to get better reinvesting is a part of our business. If you enjoy it stay with it. One minute your not busy and the next minute you're working until midnight and sometimes working the weekends...but all worth it. Good Luck man!!

[@SteveRobReviews]

That engine was spotless for a 8 year old vehicle. I think i could do that one with a lot of pictures :) Cheers

[@robinsonsauto]

sure is, just refer back to this video hahaha im certain you could get it done then lol

[@SteveRobReviews]

robinsonsauto haha that's a great idea

[@SouthMainAuto]

I dunno, he's Canadian haha

[@SteveRobReviews]

South Main Auto Repair I heard that :)

[@ronbaynes179]

Nice work Will !

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

Nicely done sir! Watching vids like this makes me glad both of my cars have timing chains though. :)

[@robinsonsauto]

Thank you, I agree. thanks for stopping by

[@Gadget293]

Any tips for holding the crank pulley while torquing the crank bolt?

[@nulife022]

I followed your instructions to the letter - and it runs perfectly. I used the Gates kit, just like the one you used. The only thing I had a problem with was getting the pointer to stay in the window. I adjusted the tensioner about 8-10 times and it would always shift around. I eventually decided that having the little tab where you insert the 6 mm Allen wrench point straight down gave a pretty consistent correct indicator, but it still shifted around a bit. Maybe this is supposed to adjust for wear? The tensioner seems to be free to rotate a little on its mounting. Other than that, no worries. Great video, I won't ever have to worry about breaking a timing belt again because I'll replace it about every 50 K miles. Thanks for making it easy.

[@CityCTV]

I'm having the same issue where I keep installing the belt, setting the tensioner so the arrow is in the designated window, torqueing it down to 22 ft/lbs. When I go to turn the crank sprocket 2 revolutions, I keep coming back after the 2 revolutions and seeing the tensioner pulley arrow shifting slightly outside the designated window. I've removed/re-installed about 8 times now and it's getting quite frustrating. Anyone have any advice on this? Will torqueing the bolt to greater than 22 ft/lbs or something keep the arrow from moving? I cannot find anything on the interwebs about this specifically.

[@nulife022]

@@CityCTV The only advice I can offer is as stated above, just have the tab where the 6 mm Allen wrench is inserted point straight down. I have been driving it for a month now with this adjustment and it runs fine. I think the reason the arrow shifts around has something to do with automatic wear adjustment, but not really sure about this. Good luck finding some definitive explanation. If you find one, let me know here.

[@curiosity2314]

Yeah, Wow; perfect video on this subject!

[@craigerl]

Hi, very helpful video. I changed out the timing belt, water pump and other belts on the weekend for my 2007 Kia Spectra 2.0L. All seemed to go well, but shortly after starting it up, the engine light came on. Took it into Autozone and the machine says it's a "P0016 Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A)". The car seems to the running normally. After going back over your videos, the only step I missed was rotating the cam two teeth clock-ways after setting the tensioner and rotating the two complete rotations. Could this be the cause of the engine light? What's the procedure to identify the problem and fix it? Thanks

[@Usmanthemecano]

Should you also pressurize the cooling system before installing belt in order to verify that water pump is installed correctly?

[@phillipminor2690]

My water pump is making a weird noise. I thought was the belt and remove then tight again, but still making it. When I push gas noise goes away, when I stop or an idling it make the noise. I used a stetoscope and I hear the noise by the water pump bearing, but the car is not getting hot. Everything is working fine.

[@ToughShiftGarage]

Awsome video! One question after removing the motor mount I can let the engine hang with no problem?

[@CJ-dx5mc]

Looks identical to my 2011 Hyundai i30 engine bay. I'm researching how to change the timing belt, tensioner, idler, water pump, camshaft seal, crankshaft seal, and the other belts down there while I'm at it.

[@gerarddimauro1322]

Good video Thanks Jerry

[@robinsonsauto]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@SanctuaryVibe]

Hi generally how many hours of labor would I expect to pay someone to replace the timing belt and water pump and all the pieces from replacement kit.... on a Hyundai Tiburon 2004 v6? thank you.... great video, you guys are amazing...so many pieces to the job..

[@michaelstoliker971]

I just did this job today on a Tucson. The part I hate is putting the double pullies on. Why couldn't they put a sngle spot weld on the damn pullies to make them a single unit?

[@irisbaez1972]

Even if the water pump is not driven by the timing belt you better replace the water pump at the same time cause you will need to remove everything if you just want to replace again the water pump. You need to remove the idler puller to reach one of the water pump bolts and even draining the coolant will make the timing belt all wet.

[@grindinggearsgarage9578]

keep up the good work bud!

[@robinsonsauto]

Thank you Mike

[@grindinggearsgarage9578]

robinsonsauto let me knoe when you at the shop next i need to stop by!!!

[@robinsonsauto]

will do

[@amealnet2495]

Is this the same procedure for the 2010 Elantra?

[@bentebbens]

Great, great job, thank you!

[@valentingeorgiev5001]

Thank you for the very detailed video. I have one question. At the 4:32 mark you removed the jack from under the engine and lifted the car up. What is supporting the engine on that side with the mount not there? I thought the engine needed to be supported with the jack during the entire process.

[@boomish69]

I wondered that too..

[@b.patrick2570]

If you choose not to do water pump, do you still have to remove water pump pulley for better access to timing belt?

[@johntracey523]

I liked watching the video. Thanks. I have a few questions... as you removed parts you did not seem to talk about inspection of the old parts (water pump, TB idlers, TB tensioner). Were they worn? Also why was the water pump replaced? It was not driven by the timing belt, so not a critical replacement. Is it replaceable without removing timing components? I would have loved to see how to replace the Crank oil seal. Is that not a standard part of this job... since you had it all apart... Why not? This must be a 6 cyl, since I did not see any balance shaft sprockets? Do you recommend using aftermarket parts (Gates kit) for such critical maintenance? Thanks

[@robinsonsauto]

thanks for the questions, mentioned where all components known for failing not necessarily failing at the moment, more of a proactive preventative maintenance step. not so much the idlers themselves but the bearings in them. the water pump cant be replace without removing timing cover/belt. this is why its including with the kit. Gates has been good to me so far. as you seen OEM uses gates as well thats the main reason i went with gates in this application. seals are not usaly part of the pm however it is an option. most likely next time around its a 4cyl. hope this helps

[@NRASUPPORTER1911]

How many miles was on this car and did the water pump that came off the car still seem good thanks!

[@irisbaez1972]

Did you watch the video?. He says the miles and you can see it too in the video. what about the water pump, you don't change it cause it looks good?

[@namekianarmy6989]

Do you need to remove the timing belt to access the water pump

[@ranasohail851]

Good working friend

[@rusco321]

What's the recommended timing belt change interval for this vehicle?

[@robinsonsauto]

60,000 inspect 80,000 replace

[@karnikkalani417]

I have 2009 Elantra with 135K Timing belt was changed at 60K back in 2014 ish don't have 1000 dollars hopefully selling in a year is it safe for me to keep going? the age of the belt concerns me more than the miles does it have any signs before it starts to go or will it just snap? no issues driving as of now.

[@dezblyan5125]

Good video

[@robinsonsauto]

Thank you

[@johnmilton2077]

fantastic video thank you

[@HectorSanchez-de9bj]

Very good video all clear.

[@rodrigolopes1370]

Hello .. Good evening! Great video! Could you hand me the torques for the engine cushion bolts, belt tensioner and bearing support? Thankful!

[@petrocksgarage]

Another great video & repair from Robinson's Auto. :-) That is probably one of the cleanest motors I've seen in a long time. btw, what kind of hose are you using to route the exhaust out of the shop?

[@robinsonsauto]

thank you for the feedback and kind words!!! i will 2nd that. to be honest im not sure had them for years. was purchased from a vendor to be used for this purpose.

[@petrocksgarage]

Thanks. I've been looking for a good hose for my garage and was thinking of using 3" flexible drainage hose but don't know if it would melt on the exhaust pipe. Maybe with a high temp silicone coupling or something like that? Thoughts?

[@quimshtgclg]

Good video . What brand is your 3/8 dr power ratchet?

[@robinsonsauto]

quimshtgclg thank you, AC Delco www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00729O2HY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486263210&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=3%2F8+ratchet+battery+powered&dpPl=1&dpID=318zB-JLR2L&ref=plSrch

[@joelmoyer7472]

Do you have to remove timing belt to change water pump?

[@heightsluis7875]

My 09 Elantra it’s shaking a lot at a stop it giving me a misfired code and also oxygen sensor can the timing belt have anything to do with it ? Need help

[@heightsluis7875]

It gets worse with the ac on

[@latinoheat210]

Wheres the power steering pump? Dont see it , it would be in the way?

[@PhilGeary]

how can you remove the harmonic balance pulley with out a air wrench ?

[@spiderdad00]

Great video

[@robinsonsauto]

Thank you

[@achap3604]

Great video thanks

[@thomasframe1992]

Does the same apply for a 2006 kia spectra5 2.0 G4GC? Also I think you did an amazing demonstration on this machinery. 🤘

[@dar322sk]

Can this job be done without an impact gun? Don't own one. Does appear that a torque wrench is necessary though? Nicely done vide.

[@97warlock]

old video i KNOW, but have u ever heard of........ retarding the belt 1 tooth because the tensioner will move the belt slightly when pressure on it is released & it presses against the belt? I may be explaining that wrong, but one video said that........to retard the belt 1 tooth to counter the tensioner. something to it or just ignore it?

[@robinsonsauto]

if the belt slack is properly on the tensioner side when installing the belt, align as intended per the installation procedure. I haven't had to sway from this method as of yet. end goal is to be 100% aligned

[@97warlock]

@@robinsonsauto Thanx. .... I struggled with the CS bolt off n on for 2 days .... Finally decided pop the cover off & carefully visually inspect the timing belt. ... I watched with a light slowly moving the crankshaft with the breaker bar to turn the engine & looked for any imperfections 2 full belt revolutions, The ONLy imprefection I saw was a HINT of what I maybe would call glazing. very minimal,almost not noticable unless being very critical .... So while the belt isnt as good as a new one, it appears to maybe have 20-30k on the belt,visually. ... So after 2 & almost 3 days working on it, I made the decision to .....replace the 3 belts & get it backl on the road, because its my main daily driver. crucially needed. on the bright side........2 of the 3 belts were crap, so getting 3 new belts was atleast some progress . - Will worry about timing belt down the road later. & hope for the best.

[@davidgenereux1487]

Where does that bracket go after the covers?

[@toroon]

Great video. Just curious. what does the Gates package cost?

[@ManicMechanic007]

It's 11 o'clock, do you know where your Hyundai is? Another great job Will.

[@robinsonsauto]

Hahaha thank you bud

[@jaimesustaita285]

do u recommend buy dealer kits over autoparts stores?

[@رضوان-ك7ط]

الله يعطيكم الصحة 👍 🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦

[@museali1432]

thank you so much brother

[@robinsonsauto]

your welcome anytime

[@alialian750]

amazing video

[@santanar79]

how about a review on that tensioner when you get Mr Robinson!!

[@santanar79]

by the way great video!!

[@robinsonsauto]

Thank you!!

[@robinsonsauto]

see what i can do

[@thaingo4356]

Thank you so much

[@rajm5244]

Thank you very much for very detailed and excellent video on changing the timing belt process. I have a gates timing belt on my 2010 hyundai elantra with 63800 miles now and the belt is going to be 6 years old this year. When do i change my timing belt? Should i go according to the mileage or the age of the belt.?And how do i check the timing belt and what should i look for? Thank you in advance for time.

[@rrmech11]

Nice job

[@mousegouse]

Made it look so easy. If you can do it, I can do it :-)

[@robinsonsauto]

Thank you, it is one of the easier ones. with the right tools time and patience its still a B### most times lol i better through that out there

[@netosides4617]

very good

[@calebhilton]

Thanks 🙏

[@jiggidyjam]

What’s the cost on this job from a honest shop? Give or take?

[@irisbaez1972]

maybe $ 450.00 or more with the inflation.

[@jiggidyjam]

@@irisbaez1972 my brother has a 06 Kia spectra and he really takes care of it. He just had it done at a really good shop and to do timing belt,water pump and 2 other belts was 612.00 out the door

[@iamcyberpunk68]

You dont see it but the blind leading the blind.