Is it bad to replace a timing belt alone without the pulleys

The bigger question is why?

If you're selling the car soon anyway, why put any additional effort that isn't needed? You can check if your timing is off to see if it's in bad shape, and it's a decent amount of effort to tear everything down. On top of that, the pump is usually more prone to failure than any timing component.

>>16189320
Ive researched the replacement for a couple of weeks and honestly I think I can do it

>>16189320
I mean my general rule of thumb is do it all why you're there. If it's not going to be a hellish nightmare to do it then do it.

>>16189338
He said its in a state where it could go at any time and I need my car for a daily to and from work

>>16189346
Not to mention I dont want to deal with it happening to the next owner a week after I sell it and having to deal with that

>>16189346
Are you selling the car or not?

>>16189360
In a couple of months
Im restricted to what car I can own until then because Australia, and I want to buy a manual turbo next

>>16189320
Just do it all and use that as a benefit to sell it

>>16190454
This. Kept receipts for the parts if needed.Then advertise your car as having the timing belt freshly replaced. Major selling point for someone who doesn't want to fiddle with the engine for a long time.

Don't be too picky. It's only 300$ on a machine you regularly use and that will fall on the hands of another owner.