Like to hear some tips from DIY'ers who have replaced timing belt....I went over the posted you tube video, I have 104K on my 2000 RX; and I'm planning to do it myself. In Ebay they have OEM parts listed at $265.00 for all required parts. Please see link for list parts.

I used to use a web site to get part numbers, lost that link....please share if any one has this please.

I'm going to my local Toyota dealer with the below list and see if they will beat Ebay price.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/230863099307...84.m1423.l2649

I'm debating if I should wait for late Spring to do this, It's cold cold in PA..... My Sienna is at 108K, well I have to do that too and change the rack & pinion bellows boot....

 

Seems to be a good kit, but obviously not in Toyota/Lexus boxes.

Make sure you have stud extractor, tool to hold the main pulley and torque wrench that goes to 220ft-lb. By memory the bolt has a spec of about 210. (please confirm)

One more thing about timing marks on the belt ... they align the first time and if you hand crank the main they do not lign up for many revolutions (I panicked for when they did not come back after 2 spins of the crank-shaft and put the belt on again. So use the marks for the initial install of the belt and then only look at the markings on the crank-shaft and valve gears.

I hate working on vehicles in winter time .. every piece you touch is cold (gloves are nice, but I loose the tectile feel). Every little bump or slip makes you hurt 10 times as much. I would wait for couple of warm days. If you dont drive too much another 1500 miles would be ok.

Salim

 

Thanks Salim!

I'm getting a stud extractor, I see some in amazon....( )
These comes in sets, which size is the one to remove the stud - the one on the water pump?

As per the video, you need a "E8 inverted torque socket to remove the stud" well I never heard of a inverted torque socket - looks like a star socket?

Do the Lex or Toyota dealers sell timing kits, the kit in ebay is 13 items, you are correct some of the parts are not in Toyota or Lexus boxes, the timing belt is Mitsubishi. I read one of your other post about OEM having marks on it for easy assembly. I definitely will only put in OEM for this project...

Thanks.

 

Yes, the stud removal would be needed for the water-pump.

The end of the stud has a torx screw driver like (male) end. So a torx socket is needed. The problem is that the studs stick out and if you apply torque on the socket, it is hard to keep the force tangential and the head malforms or shears off.

Another thing about the video and trained tech with right tools and access makes the process look simpler .. so use it as a guidance only.

Salim

 

Thanks Salim!

Is there a difference in quality between parts brought from a Lexus dealer and a Toyota dealer?

Thanks.

 

They are the exact same parts, most will come Toyota boxes even if you buy them from a Lexus dealer. I would only use OE parts.

Others on here have had good things to say about this seller to get OE parts at a discount: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Premium-Timi...item1c2069f4f9

 

Best tip is view the youtube on how to change belt and waterpump on RX300. It shows everything in detail as well as how to fix broken stud if that happens...

 

Carguy07 answered earlier, but maybe the question is Toyo/Lexus boxed vs OEM supplier.

I have had one experience with SC400 bearings, where Lexus switched the part and OEM reseller had 2 different prices [lookup thru part number, and look up thru SC400 application]. I called the retailer and he said the old stock was cheaper and for SC400 I should buy the new part.

Salim