Has anyone ever replaced a 3rd gen v6 timing belt in the field?
06-08-2016, 05:03 PM
#1
Has anyone ever replaced a 3rd gen v6 timing belt in the field?
Just wondering if its possible or if anyone kept a spare onboard and had to use it.
Of course, this isjust to get you home.
Thx, kenny s
Of course, this isjust to get you home.
Thx, kenny s
06-09-2016, 03:50 AM
#3
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It's possible but you'd need to have a few special tools beyond the typical stuff I carry and a bucket for some antifreeze capture...I'm thinking I'm just gonna stick to doing the belt with oe at maintenance intervals in the comfort of my own driveway.
Given that, if my belt fails out and about there's likely going to be an issue that 'simply' popping another one on isn't gonna fix.
If you haven't already peruse this:
3.4 timing belt replacement
to see for yourself what's involved and decide if you think it's feasible in your case.
Given that, if my belt fails out and about there's likely going to be an issue that 'simply' popping another one on isn't gonna fix.
If you haven't already peruse this:
3.4 timing belt replacement
to see for yourself what's involved and decide if you think it's feasible in your case.
Last edited by habanero; 06-09-2016 at 03:55 AM.
06-09-2016, 09:20 AM
#4
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Yeah, if you're within the maintenance interval, even at the pointy end of it, any failure is likely to be caused by some other sort of failure. A seized tensioner/idler pulley, or a failed tensioner, or a destructed water pump. Or a seized camshaft.
All in all, simply carrying a belt by itself probably wouldn't help you in any case where the belt would break, unless you're just way, way over the miles on the belt and you're just rolling the dice.
All in all, simply carrying a belt by itself probably wouldn't help you in any case where the belt would break, unless you're just way, way over the miles on the belt and you're just rolling the dice.
06-09-2016, 04:28 PM
#5
Yea..... I'm rolling the dice at 240,000 miles on the original belt, pump etc.
Is there a source that sells a complete timing belt kit with toyota parts or am i better off
Buying everything separately?
Thx
Kenny s
Is there a source that sells a complete timing belt kit with toyota parts or am i better off
Buying everything separately?
Thx
Kenny s
06-09-2016, 04:42 PM
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aircabinman on ebay is one a lot of people have been buying and happy with...(double check fitment, I looked this up super-quick)...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TIMING-BELT-...9UF0SF&vxp=mtr
It's a good time to do upper and lower radiator hoses, and the 2 smaller id hoses that run to the oil cooler on the left side of the block
Beware there's a kit on ebay...I think the parts are listed 'OEM'...it's a 'brand name', not actual oe parts!
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06-09-2016, 05:53 PM
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At least it's not an interference engine!
aircabinman on ebay is one a lot of people have been buying and happy with...(double check fitment, I looked this up super-quick)...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TIMING-BELT-...9UF0SF&vxp=mtr
It's a good time to do upper and lower radiator hoses, and the 2 smaller id hoses that run to the oil cooler on the left side of the block
Beware there's a kit on ebay...I think the parts are listed 'OEM'...it's a 'brand name', not actual oe parts!
aircabinman on ebay is one a lot of people have been buying and happy with...(double check fitment, I looked this up super-quick)...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TIMING-BELT-...9UF0SF&vxp=mtr
It's a good time to do upper and lower radiator hoses, and the 2 smaller id hoses that run to the oil cooler on the left side of the block
Beware there's a kit on ebay...I think the parts are listed 'OEM'...it's a 'brand name', not actual oe parts!
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06-09-2016, 06:02 PM
#8
Thanks....i'll buy the kit for sure and at least have it ready to go at a moments notice.
As for specialty tools....it looks like a puller is needed for the crank pulley?
As for specialty tools....it looks like a puller is needed for the crank pulley?
06-09-2016, 07:36 PM
#10
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Yeah, it's a commonly fabbed tool. No worries and have fun. There are write-ups in more detail if you want that. Torque on the crank pulley is 217 ft lbs. Since you'll be getting the hydraulic tensioner you don't need the tensioner compressor tool. Piece of cardboard to help protect the radiator fins from minor bumps wouldn't be a terrible thing, either.
06-12-2016, 10:32 AM
#15
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I just did a complete timing belt job with all Toyota parts last weekend: timing belt, accessory belts, radiator, thermostat, hoses, clips, tensioner, idler & tensioner rollers, water pump, crank seal and camshaft seals. Not a job I'd want to do anywhere but in my garage.
For what it's worth, I had the first timing belt job done by the local dealer at 170,000 miles. I came home to find oil dripping under the engine. They had to do the job again since a cam seal was bad...
This time (at 354,000 miles) I decided to do it myself. I fabricated a steel crank pulley holding tool, created a seal driver for the crank seal, and took my time with the install. Everything went smoothly and the engine sounds like a Lexus engine. On top of that, bone dry.
The maddening part was finding that the dealer had not only scratched the noses of both camshafts, but had also failed to replace a few bolts when I trusted them to do the job in '09.
Next stop - 400,000 miles.
Andreas
For what it's worth, I had the first timing belt job done by the local dealer at 170,000 miles. I came home to find oil dripping under the engine. They had to do the job again since a cam seal was bad...
This time (at 354,000 miles) I decided to do it myself. I fabricated a steel crank pulley holding tool, created a seal driver for the crank seal, and took my time with the install. Everything went smoothly and the engine sounds like a Lexus engine. On top of that, bone dry.
The maddening part was finding that the dealer had not only scratched the noses of both camshafts, but had also failed to replace a few bolts when I trusted them to do the job in '09.
Next stop - 400,000 miles.
Andreas
06-12-2016, 03:01 PM
#16
So you removed the cam pulleys and replaced the seals behind them? Seals are tricky business if not dealt with correctly. Been there done that.
My main concern is time with no 2nd vehicle and having the correct tools to make it go smoothly.
My main concern is time with no 2nd vehicle and having the correct tools to make it go smoothly.
06-12-2016, 03:35 PM
#17
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This tool was invaluable for properly removing the cam & crank seals: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000F...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Andreas
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