How to determine if timing belt/water pump is Original?
#1
How to determine if timing belt/water pump is Original?
I have a 2003 ES300 that I bought at 120k km and now has 200k km/120k miles. I don't know if the timing belt and waterpump have ever been changed. Is there a way to figure it out? I know I'm due for it anyhow. I want to know if I can hold off until Spring or not.
#3
There is nothing on the timing belt cover. I called the dealership that sold it new (that information was left in my owners manual) and they had the service records. No timing belt service. Makes sense when he said it isn't scheduled until 160k km and I owned it before then. I'm only 45k overdue. They quoted me $850 + tax to do it which I assume is about double what an independent would do it for. I've watched speedkar's video 3 times and still deciding if I should give it a go. I will shop for the kit and have it on hand in case it gives up before i get to it.
#5
Belt change is specified in xxx km or yy months whichever comes first.
I had a 97 ES300 and was able to do the timing belt in about 2 hours with basic hand tools.
But I remember when I first did it many many years ago for the first time, it took me about 6-8 hours for timing belt and water pump.
I had a 97 ES300 and was able to do the timing belt in about 2 hours with basic hand tools.
But I remember when I first did it many many years ago for the first time, it took me about 6-8 hours for timing belt and water pump.
#6
The timing belt on these are cars have a service interval of 100k miles or 10 years which ever comes first. Usually when you service a timing belt, the water pump is replaced since it is located inside the timing belt cover. If you don't have any sticker or marking around that cover, your timing belt has not been replaced along with the water pump.
It's not horribly hard to do it but you must make sure that your timing marks are spot on. If not, the car will run like a turd.
It's not horribly hard to do it but you must make sure that your timing marks are spot on. If not, the car will run like a turd.
#7
On the 1MZ-FE the Aisin water-pump actually has the manufacture date stamped on it in a circle on the right side. Unfortunately, accessing the water-pump means removing the timing belt covers which is more than half of a timing belt job right there. Here's what my Solara's waterpump looked like (you can see its stamped 99/1 (Jan 1999), original pump, previous owner only changed the belt in 2006 according to records):
I say go for it! Just make sure you have all the tools you need before hand, such as an impact wrench to take off crank bolt, a crank puller, a camshaft holding tool and seal remover if doing front seals.
I say go for it! Just make sure you have all the tools you need before hand, such as an impact wrench to take off crank bolt, a crank puller, a camshaft holding tool and seal remover if doing front seals.
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#8
Thanks for the encouragement and the video's. Last weekend I did the plugs, and flushed transmission and steering fluids, cleaned MAF, throttle body IACV, replaced PCV. All from tips found here. I'm still not positive I will do this one by myself because I have an excellent trustworthy independent mechanic that I don't mind paying. I might offend him if that gets done without him!
I do like a challenge though. I will pick up the kit and then see if the weather holds.
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And a backup car!
Thanks for the encouragement and the video's. Last weekend I did the plugs, and flushed transmission and steering fluids, cleaned MAF, throttle body IACV, replaced PCV. All from tips found here. I'm still not positive I will do this one by myself because I have an excellent trustworthy independent mechanic that I don't mind paying. I might offend him if that gets done without him!
I do like a challenge though. I will pick up the kit and then see if the weather holds.
Thanks for the encouragement and the video's. Last weekend I did the plugs, and flushed transmission and steering fluids, cleaned MAF, throttle body IACV, replaced PCV. All from tips found here. I'm still not positive I will do this one by myself because I have an excellent trustworthy independent mechanic that I don't mind paying. I might offend him if that gets done without him!
I do like a challenge though. I will pick up the kit and then see if the weather holds.
The second time I did a timing belt I did it all in 8 hours, including making the video. I did my research, gathered all my tools, have a second car to get me around just in case and everything went smoothly. You will learn from experience but you have to start once before you can get experience.
#12
If I were to redo the job again and had all my tools ready I could probably do a TB/WP in 2 or 3 hours. I just like to take my sweet time when working on my cars, and that's why I don't want to become a mechanic
#15
You may think I am an A-Hole but it really hampers the usefulness of this site when folks hijack threads, especially when they ask an unrelated question. It is understand for a new person who may not know better, but to apologize for the hijack in advance and then proceed to do it anyway is bad form.
Last edited by artbuc; 10-07-14 at 02:20 AM.