timing belt change
06-15-04, 06:53 PM
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Re: 3vz-fe ???
Originally posted by slstsang
so i have a 92 , 3vz-fe non-interference engine? meaning that nothing will happen if the timing belt breaks? just want to confirm
so i have a 92 , 3vz-fe non-interference engine? meaning that nothing will happen if the timing belt breaks? just want to confirm
06-17-04, 09:21 AM
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I had my ES timing belt changed at 84K. I saw that the belt has some minor cracks all over. I bought the belt for $80 and then went to a garage and they charge me $20 to install it. Total costs: $100. I don't know what dealers charge but I am thinking 5x that. Just go to a trusted garage that specialized in Japanese Imports.
06-17-04, 12:45 PM
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Originally posted by Ditto
I had my ES timing belt changed at 84K. I saw that the belt has some minor cracks all over. I bought the belt for $80 and then went to a garage and they charge me $20 to install it. Total costs: $100. I don't know what dealers charge but I am thinking 5x that. Just go to a trusted garage that specialized in Japanese Imports.
I had my ES timing belt changed at 84K. I saw that the belt has some minor cracks all over. I bought the belt for $80 and then went to a garage and they charge me $20 to install it. Total costs: $100. I don't know what dealers charge but I am thinking 5x that. Just go to a trusted garage that specialized in Japanese Imports.
06-19-04, 02:33 PM
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Originally posted by 98LexusSc3
what about the 2jz-ge motor? i am at 66k right now is it time for some belts to be changed?
what about the 2jz-ge motor? i am at 66k right now is it time for some belts to be changed?
Why do I recommend to replace the water pump at the same time( even know the water pump is not leaking)?. Because water pump driven by the timing belt. To replace water pump you have to remove timing belt. Let's see if you replace just timing belt and save a few bucks on the water pump. And 20K miles later the water pump start to leak then you will have re-do all whole job agian and pay the labor twice( unless you are DIY person).
06-19-04, 06:01 PM
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Originally posted by VVT-i
I think the 98 SC300 got the VVT-i engine and it is interference engine. But you can wait until 90 K to replace timing blelt along with water pump.
Why do I recommend to replace the water pump at the same time( even know the water pump is not leaking)?. Because water pump driven by the timing belt. To replace water pump you have to remove timing belt. Let's see if you replace just timing belt and save a few bucks on the water pump. And 20K miles later the water pump start to leak then you will have re-do all whole job agian and pay the labor twice( unless you are DIY person).
I think the 98 SC300 got the VVT-i engine and it is interference engine. But you can wait until 90 K to replace timing blelt along with water pump.
Why do I recommend to replace the water pump at the same time( even know the water pump is not leaking)?. Because water pump driven by the timing belt. To replace water pump you have to remove timing belt. Let's see if you replace just timing belt and save a few bucks on the water pump. And 20K miles later the water pump start to leak then you will have re-do all whole job agian and pay the labor twice( unless you are DIY person).
06-20-04, 02:21 PM
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Originally posted by Ditto
I had my ES timing belt changed at 84K. I saw that the belt has some minor cracks all over. I bought the belt for $80 and then went to a garage and they charge me $20 to install it. Total costs: $100. I don't know what dealers charge but I am thinking 5x that. Just go to a trusted garage that specialized in Japanese Imports.
I had my ES timing belt changed at 84K. I saw that the belt has some minor cracks all over. I bought the belt for $80 and then went to a garage and they charge me $20 to install it. Total costs: $100. I don't know what dealers charge but I am thinking 5x that. Just go to a trusted garage that specialized in Japanese Imports.
dude, you sure your not talking about your SERPENTINE belt???
06-20-04, 07:36 PM
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Originally posted by VVT-i
I think the 98 SC300 got the VVT-i engine and it is interference engine. But you can wait until 90 K to replace timing blelt along with water pump.
Why do I recommend to replace the water pump at the same time( even know the water pump is not leaking)?. Because water pump driven by the timing belt. To replace water pump you have to remove timing belt. Let's see if you replace just timing belt and save a few bucks on the water pump. And 20K miles later the water pump start to leak then you will have re-do all whole job agian and pay the labor twice( unless you are DIY person).
I think the 98 SC300 got the VVT-i engine and it is interference engine. But you can wait until 90 K to replace timing blelt along with water pump.
Why do I recommend to replace the water pump at the same time( even know the water pump is not leaking)?. Because water pump driven by the timing belt. To replace water pump you have to remove timing belt. Let's see if you replace just timing belt and save a few bucks on the water pump. And 20K miles later the water pump start to leak then you will have re-do all whole job agian and pay the labor twice( unless you are DIY person).
06-20-04, 10:13 PM
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Originally posted by TGRich
dude, you sure your not talking about your SERPENTINE belt???
dude, you sure your not talking about your SERPENTINE belt???
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