tuner-automotive Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I just got done installing the Tbelt and pulleys on my 92 Legacy 2.2L. I was wondering if its ok to start the car , for a VERY short time , before I install the auxiliary belts? I removed the radiator to do the job so I wont have the car on but for maybe 30 sec. I just want to make sure I have everything lined up right and that it runs correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie94 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 when my mechanic helped me w/my timing belt.he started the car without any other belts on or anything.. shouldn't be a problem.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I always do that to make sure that the timing is correct before putting all the other stuff back on. Usually, I get the cooling system all back together first, but you can run it for a few seconds like that without any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 +1 for very short duration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuner-automotive Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 So general consensus is its OK to start the engine with all the belts off and the radiator removed , but only for no more than 30 seconds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 So general consensus is its OK to start the engine with all the belts off and the radiator removed , but only for no more than 30 seconds? it'll run really crappy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 it's not a consensus item, it is okay (with assumptions like...you did'nt leave the socket hanging from the crank!??!!). just know what you are doing. engines need to be cooled, without any cooling on it, the engine will heat up indefinitely until failure. at 30 seconds running time you're not reaching an internal heating threshold that's not seen under normal circumstances. i don't know that anyone can tell you that....at 4 minutes 32.5465 seconds you'll reach the threshold at which internal cylinder wall or temperature differentials begin to deviate from norm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I do it all the time too. They run absolutely fine that way I dont know what "it'll run really crappy." is based on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 i dont know what really crappy comes from either. They pur like little kittens. The water pump, oil pump and cams are all thats needed to run the engine for a very short duration. If it runs crappy, it means the timing is off. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wondercow2 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 i dont know what really crappy comes from either. They pur like little kittens. The water pump, oil pump and cams are all thats needed to run the engine for a very short duration. If it runs crappy, it means the timing is off. nipper Seconding this. As long as your battery is strong, it'll probably run smoother without the A/C and P/S dragging on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svxpert Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 <<it'll run really crappy.>> only if the timing is off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuner-automotive Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 1st try = ran like crap = Of by 3 teeth. 2nd try = purred like a kitten = Readjusted the 3 teeth dealy. Now to just figure out how to get the crankshaft bolt back on tight since i have no special tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 put car in gear, brakes on, block tires for manual trans. on an auto remove rubber plug in the bell housing and stick a socket extension in the bellhousing flexplate, there should be some gaps/holes in the flexplate to wedge a socket extension or a heavy duty screwdrive into. then crank the nuts out of the crank bolt with a 1/2" socket wrench and a long pipe or breaker bar. cast iron bolt, cast iron crank shaft - tighten that joker good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuner-automotive Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 Thanx, its a 5spd . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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