Timing Belt Options

[TSG59_Steve]

I was wondering if anyone on here had the "special tool" for adjusting the tensioner on a 6bolt motor?

I am doing a 6bolt swap because my 7bolt spun a bearing and I have the 1g mount installed. So I have to take off the timing belt and install the 2g mount, along with the timing belt all over again. So if someone on here knows how to do it then maybe you could come help me out?

Thanks,
Steve

[TSG59_Steve]

Ok,

Yes if you are changing the part of the upper motor mount that bolts to the block, then you will have to redo the T-belt. You are right. Even if the tensioner isn't attached to the mount, the idler pulley is and you play hell trying to get that part of the mount out with the belt on anyway.

About the mount. I am oblivious to the exact 2G differences, so this is why I am unsure of the need for change. The portion of the upper mount that bolts to the block appears to be the same on 1G and 2G engines when viewing the pictures on VFAQ. I know the part that bolts to the body is different. Is there any chance that you can leave the engine mount portion on the engine and just change the body mount end to the 2G style? Again, I understand this could be an ignorant question based on my lack of 2G experience, but I thought I'd throw it out there in case it would save you a LOT of time and hassle.

There is a difference in the two mounts. The 1g has only two bolt holes while the 2g has 3, and in varying widths apart. I wish I could just modify a 1g motor mount and make it work, unfortunately I don't have one nor have I heard of anyone doing that. oh well. I guess I'll just have to redo the belt. Shouldn't be too hard considering everything is still tdc. Thanks guys.