Working on a timing belt change, I've got everything off (used the counter hold tool for crank shaft bolt), and cleaned off the front of the engine. I'm also going to replace a bunch of bushing w/ the blue poly's from IPD
Questions:
1) Is now the best time to replace the water pump, or should I put the new timing belt, sprockets and cover back on first?
2) Is it really necessary to remove the seal carrier to replace the crank and intermediate shaft seals? I had planned on using the bolts and an old seal and/or pvc pipe to drive in the new seal.
3) Same question for the cam shaft - what do I gain by removing the valve cover?
4) Cleaning the shafts - In front of the existing seals everything looks pretty clean. a) Shouldn't the area under the seal be pretty clean too? b) What kind of effort/attention is needed here? c) Even if it looks good, should I still use some emery cloth (is that the same as wet dry sandpaper? d) I've got some 400, 600, 1500, 2000, and 2500 wet dry sandpaper - are any one of those ok to use)?
Btw - To remove the old seals, I bought a "dentist pick" type tool, my plan is to hook it into the rubber and pull out, then clean the shaft if neccesary.
Thanks in advance!