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1.5 REPAIR AND INSPECTION DETAILS
A. TIMING BELT
Inspect the belt for excessive wear or damage.
Replace the belt if any of the following are noticed.
Hardening - belt will be glossy and hard.
Pressing on the belt with a fingernail will not
make an impression.
Cracks in rubber.
Canvas showing
Broken, cracked, or missing belt tooth
Excessive wear on side of belt. The side of the
belt should appear to have been cut with a knife.
In the early stages of belt wear, the load side of the
belt teeth will look like fluffy canvas with some of
the rubber missing.
In the later stage of wear, the canvas will be gone
from the belt teeth and showing exposed rubber.
NOTE
Inspect the condition of the water pump, belt
tensioner, and timing belt idler pulley when
replacing the timing belt.
B. FUEL TANK
After removing the fuel tank visually inspect the fuel
tank for deterioration, damage or leaks. Replace as
necessary.
NOTE
Any repair on the fuel tank using external
heat or flame may result in severe damage
to property and life.
Draining Procedure
1. Remove the fuel tank off the vehicle.
2. Remove the fuel pump unit from the fuel tank.
3. Shift the tank to flushing area.
4. Fill the tank with warm or normal tap water and
agitate it vigorously.
5. Drain the water and repeat the process until
the tank is clean.
6. Replace the tank if it is rusty inside.
7. After washing flush out the remaining water
completely.
WARNING
Do not allow water to remain inside the fuel
tank after washing. This will cause corrosion
inside the fuel tank.