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Suckered up for the book
I bought the Toyota Repair Manual for my 97 es 300, $139.05 delivered. I always try to justify paying big bucks for a book with the thought that It'll pay for itself with a few successful DIY repairs. In fact, I use the same justification for buying the VERY special tools required for certain jobs. An example is a counter holding tool on a timing belt change. I haven't priced it yet, but from what I see in the manual, it will be needed.
Does any know what a timing belt change would cost?
This manual is almost two inches thick and has very clear and detailed illustrations with accompanying text for each step.
If anyone wants to make a donation, send cash.
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Harry
Does any know what a timing belt change would cost?
This manual is almost two inches thick and has very clear and detailed illustrations with accompanying text for each step.
If anyone wants to make a donation, send cash.
Thanks
Harry
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I bought the Toyota Repair Manual for my 97 es 300, $139.05 delivered. I always try to justify paying big bucks for a book with the thought that It'll pay for itself with a few successful DIY repairs. In fact, I use the same justification for buying the VERY special tools required for certain jobs. An example is a counter holding tool on a timing belt change. I haven't priced it yet, but from what I see in the manual, it will be needed.
Does any know what a timing belt change would cost?
This manual is almost two inches thick and has very clear and detailed illustrations with accompanying text for each step.
If anyone wants to make a donation, send cash.
Thanks
Harry
Does any know what a timing belt change would cost?
This manual is almost two inches thick and has very clear and detailed illustrations with accompanying text for each step.
If anyone wants to make a donation, send cash.
Thanks
Harry
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I wish you would expand on your tool a little more. I would like to attemp my own. Plus a couple of other question:
Does this tool hold the dampner by bolting on while a socket set up removes the crank bolt?
If you have done the timing belt replacement, did you replace the water pump while you were in there? Or is that not a neccessity?
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Does this tool hold the dampner by bolting on while a socket set up removes the crank bolt?
If you have done the timing belt replacement, did you replace the water pump while you were in there? Or is that not a neccessity?
Thanks
Harry
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Actually there is another way to bust the bolt loose by using a long breaker bar and the starter... you use a 18 or 19mm six point short impact socket 1/2 in. drive and with the breaker jammed against the ground pointing toward the front of the car you can bump the key to have the engine bust it loose as it cranks and dont forget to unplug the power to the igniter coil... My spanner wrench came in handy to hold the motor from turning when i was using the puller to get the crank pulley off... And the answer is yes replace the waterpump and idler and tensioner pulleys at that time...
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Good move Ivory98, I considered doing the same thing but I am connected with the slowest dialup north of yonder. Why don't you provide a link for the other members. I was there during my manual search, by I was also everywhere else, including Ebay. When I came across the Toyota site, I made the move.
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Downloadable Factory Service Manuals for '97-'01
Ok.... here is the info. just copy and paste the url and you should get a pop up asking to save the file to where ever you want. The first one is a complete '97 ES300 service manual and the second is an update from an '01 ES300
Program Name: 1997 Lexus ES 300 FSMs
File Link: http://www.turbotoyota.com/FSMs/1997...0300%20FSM.zip
Category: FSM's
Description: 1997 Lexus ES 300 FSMs
Author's Name: LEXUS
Author's Email: Lexus@isreally.cool
Filesize: 40,315,130
Version: 1.0
HomePage: http://No.homepage.com
Program Name: 2001 Lexus ES 300 FSMs
File Link: http://www.turbotoyota.com/FSMs/2001...300%20FSMs.zip
Category: FSM's
Description: 2001 Lexus ES 300 FSMs
Author's Name: LEXUS
Author's Email: Lexus@isreally.cool
Filesize: b]40,315,130[/b]
Version: 1.0
HomePage: http://No.homepage.com
Hope this helps everyone out -
PEACE.....
Program Name: 1997 Lexus ES 300 FSMs
File Link: http://www.turbotoyota.com/FSMs/1997...0300%20FSM.zip
Category: FSM's
Description: 1997 Lexus ES 300 FSMs
Author's Name: LEXUS
Author's Email: Lexus@isreally.cool
Filesize: 40,315,130
Version: 1.0
HomePage: http://No.homepage.com
Program Name: 2001 Lexus ES 300 FSMs
File Link: http://www.turbotoyota.com/FSMs/2001...300%20FSMs.zip
Category: FSM's
Description: 2001 Lexus ES 300 FSMs
Author's Name: LEXUS
Author's Email: Lexus@isreally.cool
Filesize: b]40,315,130[/b]
Version: 1.0
HomePage: http://No.homepage.com
Hope this helps everyone out -
PEACE.....
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Thanks Ivory98. I am going to nibble at the second one because I have already found one thing in my paper book that doesn't match my car. I'm sure there will be others and I'll find out if the update covers them.
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Actually there is another way to bust the bolt loose by using a long breaker bar and the starter... you use a 18 or 19mm six point short impact socket 1/2 in. drive and with the breaker jammed against the ground pointing toward the front of the car you can bump the key to have the engine bust it loose as it cranks and dont forget to unplug the power to the igniter coil... My spanner wrench came in handy to hold the motor from turning when i was using the puller to get the crank pulley off... And the answer is yes replace the waterpump and idler and tensioner pulleys at that time...
Thanks for the information on parts to replace. This is a job I'll do in the near future. The PO had it done abou 90K miles ago, said it costs $277. That sounds low to me but I am brand new to Lexus.
I still want to more about your spanner. I have never seen the real tool so have nothing to go by.
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Harry
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