Advice on timing belt
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How hard is a timing belt replacement....I am getting near the 90k and would rather do it myself...What do you think and how hard is it?
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IN summary doable.
Cheaper alternative is to check with Toyota or independent mechanic.
I recommend look at the risk and pain-vs-gain. TBelt is pain-vs-gain issue and on a transverse mounted for me it too painful.
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IN summary doable.
Cheaper alternative is to check with Toyota or independent mechanic.
I recommend look at the risk and pain-vs-gain. TBelt is pain-vs-gain issue and on a transverse mounted for me it too painful.
Salim
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Suggest getting a Haynes manual from your local toyota dealership on the Highlander/RX300. They have the procedure. The timing is critical with the Variable valve timing on this engine. Should be not too bad if you follow it carefully.
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[QUOTE=ravengotu;3420343]How hard is a timing belt replacement....I am getting near the 90k and would rather do it myself...What do you think and how hard is it?
Hi ravengotu- It's a little tough with the engine in the car- pretty close to the frame rail. I changed it in my DIL's 99RX but I removed the entire front drive and suspension as a unit because I was changing the rear main seal also.
How much mechanical experience do you have? Do you have all the tools necessary for the job? If the answer to both of those q's in on the plus side it is doable- but not a job for a beginner. I realize Lexus recommends it be changed at 90k but if I were you I would pull the cover and take a peek at it 1st. I don't think you have to pull the cover off- just loose so you can pull it back enough to get a look at the belt. I was astonished at the condition of my DIL's at 97k- there was NO cracking or wear evident at that point and I felt it could have easily have gone another 30-40k. In fact I have read of people who gone as high as 150k before changing without any problem at all. I can believe it from the condition of the belt that I changed at 97k. The original belt is made by Mitsuboshi (not i, but o), and is quite a belt. They can be purchased online for as little as $30. and I would stick with the original man.. They are an interference engine so the choice is yours as to when you change it but I would have had no problem going another 25-35k
had I known the orig. was in such good shape. (looked like it had 20k on it and I know it was the orig.) Good Luck- Roger
Hi ravengotu- It's a little tough with the engine in the car- pretty close to the frame rail. I changed it in my DIL's 99RX but I removed the entire front drive and suspension as a unit because I was changing the rear main seal also.
How much mechanical experience do you have? Do you have all the tools necessary for the job? If the answer to both of those q's in on the plus side it is doable- but not a job for a beginner. I realize Lexus recommends it be changed at 90k but if I were you I would pull the cover and take a peek at it 1st. I don't think you have to pull the cover off- just loose so you can pull it back enough to get a look at the belt. I was astonished at the condition of my DIL's at 97k- there was NO cracking or wear evident at that point and I felt it could have easily have gone another 30-40k. In fact I have read of people who gone as high as 150k before changing without any problem at all. I can believe it from the condition of the belt that I changed at 97k. The original belt is made by Mitsuboshi (not i, but o), and is quite a belt. They can be purchased online for as little as $30. and I would stick with the original man.. They are an interference engine so the choice is yours as to when you change it but I would have had no problem going another 25-35k
had I known the orig. was in such good shape. (looked like it had 20k on it and I know it was the orig.) Good Luck- Roger
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Is I live about 45 miles from a Lexus dealer. Toyota is around 12. Toyota does not want to do it as it is a Lexus.....
Crazy huh....
So this is why I thought to go it...But for sure dont want to screw it up......![Confused](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
I dont have a wide selection of tools..so will see about a peek...... thanks so much
Crazy huh....
So this is why I thought to go it...But for sure dont want to screw it up......
![Confused](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
I dont have a wide selection of tools..so will see about a peek...... thanks so much
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The 90K replacement is for "zero failure" ... I suggest against just the visual as physical appearance is just one factor.
The whole train needs to be looked at. My idlers had turned blue due to lack of lubrication (they are lubed for life .. I guess the life was over).
Lexus/Toyota has been hashed in another thread.
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The whole train needs to be looked at. My idlers had turned blue due to lack of lubrication (they are lubed for life .. I guess the life was over).
Lexus/Toyota has been hashed in another thread.
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There's a local Toyota by me that does offer $250 for T-belt replacement on any V6 including belt.
I asked if they would work on an RX and they gladly accept. Times are tough and their mechanics said they'll do it.
It's just like a Sienna/Highlander/Camry etc...
As for DIY.
If you have no mechanical experience whatsoever. It's going to be a challenge. Not saying it's impossible though.
You might end up paying more than saving.
I asked if they would work on an RX and they gladly accept. Times are tough and their mechanics said they'll do it.
It's just like a Sienna/Highlander/Camry etc...
As for DIY.
If you have no mechanical experience whatsoever. It's going to be a challenge. Not saying it's impossible though.
You might end up paying more than saving.
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Is I live about 45 miles from a Lexus dealer. Toyota is around 12. Toyota does not want to do it as it is a Lexus.....
Crazy huh....
So this is why I thought to go it...But for sure dont want to screw it up......![Confused](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
I dont have a wide selection of tools..so will see about a peek...... thanks so much
Crazy huh....
So this is why I thought to go it...But for sure dont want to screw it up......
![Confused](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
I dont have a wide selection of tools..so will see about a peek...... thanks so much
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There's a local Toyota by me that does offer $250 for T-belt replacement on any V6 including belt.
I asked if they would work on an RX and they gladly accept. Times are tough and their mechanics said they'll do it.
It's just like a Sienna/Highlander/Camry etc...
As for DIY.
If you have no mechanical experience whatsoever. It's going to be a challenge. Not saying it's impossible though.
You might end up paying more than saving.
I asked if they would work on an RX and they gladly accept. Times are tough and their mechanics said they'll do it.
It's just like a Sienna/Highlander/Camry etc...
As for DIY.
If you have no mechanical experience whatsoever. It's going to be a challenge. Not saying it's impossible though.
You might end up paying more than saving.
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