One of the many things I like and made sure of when getting my new Corolla is that it has a timing chain. Plus I drive it like an elderly woman so it should last 547,422 miles at least.
I have done hundreds of timing belts also.The Aisin kits are the best.I used one on a 2011 Sienna and it actually came with a OE gasket and the Toyota logo was ground off the pump.
Another fantastic video thankyou. I let my local Toyota dealer do the timing belt on my 98 Corolla as I didn't have the confidence to do it myself. They put in a new water pump too.
You have such a very good demeanor, it was a pleasure listening to you explain the details of a job that most people would not attempt. "You Sir, are a master Mech.Very good technique. Looking forward to your next Educational Video. Keep up the excellent teaching.
Well i ended up doing this job myself after getting a $1200.00 quote from a mechanic in our town,i bought the aisin parts and the tools to do the job. Took me 3 days because of my lower back injury but ive saved myself about $800.00 in labour costs! The hardest part was getting the rear camshaft seal out-i had to make a tool to lever it out and made my own seal driver for the new seals. The other part that wasn't easy was getting the timing belt all lined up correctly,had to get my wife to help with that part. Its good doing the job yourself because you save a lot of money obviously and a feeling of accomplishment and knowing that its been done right. Thankyou care care nut,without your tutorial i couldn't have done this job 👍
Great video. Thanks for this. I need to do the water pump on an '04 RX330 (plus, of course, timing belt, pulleys, etc). After watching this, I'm considering adding cam & crank seal replacements to the job. You mentioned that this procedure is almost the same for the 3.3l engine. You should probably mention that that engine is interference, meaning that it's a bit risky to move the cams and/or crankshaft independently of each other. I suggest rotating the engine until the belt is in the position you want it for installation. I.e. with the gear marks where you can line up the belt on the gears. I would also like to request that you add links to the puller, cam holder tool, and cam seal installation tool to your Recommended Tools list.
Great timing (no pun intended), I'm going to look at a '99 Avalon with 188k in a few days. The car has one owner with extensive records showing all maintenance from Toyota since it was new. However, the timing belt was done around 65k and I was planning to tackle it myself. I've only done a timing belt once before on a Honda, it well following the repair manual. I appreciate you covering this!
Why would anyone buy a Timing belt vehicle when they switched to chains years ago on top of that you’re getting a car that’s almost 25 years old? That makes zero sense.
@@boogitybear2283 The real question is why are you watching a timing belt replacement video if you don't see the point? Looking at an "almost 25 year old" vehicle makes no sense to you because you think differently. I always keep an older vehicle amongst my fleet, I'm looking to spend around $2500 on a replacement 'beater' so I don't have to use my primary vehicle in a big city. If the beater gets scratched or dented I'll be less concerned! With all the info available today I can do 90% of repairs/maintenance myself, and if I can keep it for say 4 years without the tranny going out, it's worth it for me. To each his own!
Just did one from 1994 and 160,000 miles on the original belt. It was shredded and wrapped Around the bottom gear about 150 times. Took a bit to unwind all the threads. New belt didn’t line up so great but got it timed on the second try. First time for one of these. Feel like the next one will be much simpler. But just not this week I hope.
7:15 I just took this bracket out without lifting the engine on my 2002 Highlander. You have to get a #8 reverse torx socket and remove the two bolts that had nut ends with torx tips. The bolts don't come out (only the top left) but that allows you to tip the bracket down and pull it out
I always thought. 1 day I will go back to Chi Town and have AMD do the timing belt job, even when having Faye H. Here in town but both mechanics are great. Maybe I will just make a bold move and tackle this job.
Ok. For the timing belt installation. You state the ➡️➡️ are supposed to face away from the engine. I know this is true for the 3mz-FE. For the 1MZ-FE the arrows face towards the engine. I installed it on my 2003 Lexus es300 the way you are showing it and the engine ran rough and I got a P0341 code. I took things apart and turned the belt TOWARDS the engine. Fire up the car. No issues. Made sure to turn it off and start it a few times. Started a few times. You're the expert Toyota mechanic. I'm just an at home DIY guy. Just sharing my experience. I also researched this topic and the 1MZ-FE IT states this. It's also in the service manual. And btw all lines were on crank and cams.
Hello AMD, great to see your official tutorial before I arm myself for the job... Are there any one-time use bolts in this Job ? The honda timing belt, water pump jobs have a few one-time use bolts for the tensioner, motor mounts so i was curious if this one has any..
Car Care Nut, my tech at the local Toyota dealership reset the transmission memory on my 2007 5.7L Tundra... I was told this would allow the transmission to re-learn what it is supposed to do, does that sound right? With 306,000 miles the transmission would occasionally not respond to the gas pedal immediately at slow rolling low speeds where you almost stop but keep rolling and then accelerate. I have driven about 500 miles since the memory was reset, and it does appear to be working and it seems to be shifting better overall.
Please Mr car care nut , my go to Toyota specialist, my reason for my 2003 Toyota Avalon xls , I need your help sir , I got scammed at a repair shop who claimed to have fixed my oil leak on the rear main seal but did not and are not willing to fix it after I already paid $700 , PLEASE IF YOU CAN MAKE A HOW TO DIY REAR MAIN SEAL ON THESE ENGINES PLEASE at this point I just want to buy a lift and forget about these shady shops , love all your videos 😊
Great video thanks.... but I'm having trouble getting the 22mm of the crank-shaft pulley, (4:30) I'm using a large breaker-bar but the pulley moves with the nut...... should the car be in drive or something else? cheers. (EDIT- I got it off with a rattle gun, now for the next bit)
I know I am in a minority, but I would rather have the belt than the chain. Much easier to replace the 3MZ-FE belt than to seal the 2GR-FE front cover. Interesting problem on the Toyota forum recently - a member was replacing the timing belt on a 3MZ-FE and damaged the reluctor. When reassembled, the car threw P0353 and P0356 - companion cylinders. Replacing the reluctor wheel solved the problem.
Hi, so the 2006 Toyota Sienna 3.3L engine is a non-interference engine . Is that correct ? So having to turn the crankshaft 60 degrees ccw is not necessary ? That is when replacing the timing belt ?
Thinking of buying an '03 RX300 Lexus. It has 204k on the clock but I rest drove it and it drives just fine. It's the second owner and he kept service records in his manual. I will ask him if he'd ever replaced the timing belt-if not it'll be some leverage to come down on the price for the labor and parts I'll have to put in myself. The nice thing is I have a garage and other vehicles so I won't have to rush or be under a time limit. (I get really nervous and my OCD kicks in high gear whenever messing with cams and timing belts.) Is it okay to rock the valve cams either direction if they're stuck on a lobe to get them unloaded?
Good day Car nut. I have an issue and a question. I was installing the water pump and when i got to tightening down th nuts, one of them just broke off. i wasn't cranking hard on it. so question will it be an issue if that nut is not there? let know asap please, Thanks Lance.
I’m really enjoying your videos and learning a lot. I was wondering were the seals you used AISIN as well or Toyota? I have a 2001 Toyota Highlander V6 4wd and it’s at 120,000 miles and am realizing I need to change out the timing belt and thought to do the water pump for its age but was wondering what else would you advise to change at the same time to try and cut down on cost of having to go in again to change later? Thank you in advance for and help/advice you can give!
May do my sister's 2004 Toyota Camry xle v6. Have not decided yet, but looks fairly easy. Have the aisin kit on hold at Amazon. $164 . I have done the 1998 Toyota rav4, 1998 honda prelude,1995 honda odyssey ex and recently did my 2006 subaru sti . Im 69 retired , so I do have the time. Hope all is well with you and your familia. Buena suerte with your new endeavor
Excellent video for DIY, my question is, do Toyota dealers set timing belt kit, If so where can I get it, My local dealer doesn't carry the kit, Do you recommend AISIN TKT-026 for 2004 Highlander V6 AWD. Thanks
Hi AMD, I have a question on my 2017 toyota camry le Code C2109 no check engine light, but my xtool obd2 scanner is showing this code, when I called a Toyota dealership to get a quote on the price of the throttle position sensor they said it is on the throttle body. So I would have to buy new throttle body. I have not taking my car to a mechanic but maybe I should clean my existing throttle and screen. I would appreciate your opinion on car question if you can help. Your channel has really educated me to become responsible for my vehicle and I thank you for that. Thank you Larry C
Hello, I have a 2010 Camry and my mechanic suggested that I replace the water pump, the car has 100k miles. The pump is not leaking or making any noise.
Well I would like to pick up a electric small ratchet to get into tight places. I already have short metric and long metric wrenches ratcheting which Electric brand of Ratchet the you recommend that can get into tight places
I have a Lexus IS250 AWD and there is a screeching noise in the front of the engine. I took the belt off and manually turned the Idler and belt tensioner pulley. They're both making noise. Is there a way to just order the drive belt tensioner pulley? Thanks.
Please help I took my top time cover off my 1mzfe 3.0 (1st edition WITHOUT VVT) because I have a crank no start after stalling while driving and I already checked getting spark with screwdriver trick also did carb cleaner trick spraying in air intake while cranking and nothing but some backfire so don't think it's fuel but looking at the cam pulleys when I put front one at Tdc the back cam pulley is at 9 O'clock and the belt is definitely severely warn but still intact IDK what position the crank pulley is in but aren't the cam pulleys always supposed to be at Tdc together and would or could this happen while driving and would it cause the car to stall then crank with a no start or would the car still run but run like crap and I'm missing something else that is causing the no start
I guess I have no excuse now. My ES 300 has no record of a timing belt change at 245,000 KM. Really though I need to get a bit deeper and service the camshaft seal. Has been leaking oil... Watching the video maybe my oil leak is from the crankshaft seal or camshaft seal...
This man is such a blessing to folks trying to save big bucks on labor. I wish there was a Nissan mechanic on YT like him. Thank you for taking the time to share these valuable tips.
How much do you charge to do my old 2002 Lexus RX300 AWD. Lol I have 230,000 miles on her, just got her in December for 2k and just want to get her ready for my daily driver and in the Summer and Fall heading from Seattle to the NYC and back. So got to get it road ready 🐢🐢🐢thanks for the video and God bless you and your knowledge 🙏 🙌
I’m a trained Honda technician, never really worked on Toyotas much, this is by far the best video on RUclips on how to successfully complete this job. Thank you sir for posting this video and your tip about jacking the engine up really helped!
Your videos are awesome, many thanks. from Orange County, CA. I just did my daughters 2005 RX330 with 217,000 miles on it. Timing belt, tensioner, water pump, cam shaft seals, crank seal, Idler rollers, thermostat, temp sending unit and all belts and hoses. The biggest issue i had was the two water pump studs with torx heads, they stripped. I ordered and replaced them as well. I had to laugh at trying to install the studs along with two other bolts with the motor mount with very little room. The studs kept falling out every time I went to angle it down into place, I finally had a thought and use two valve stem caps over the studs to hold them from sliding through and this trick worked like a charm. This is the first dual over head cam belt I Have done. I am 57 and I was not going to do mechanic work any longer but when I got quoted $3,000, I had to first pick myself off the floor and made an instant decision I was going to do this. I haven't done much mechanic work for 30 years except minor stuff. Between the book and your videos this was very doable. Again many thanks, I wish you lived on the west coast my friend.
Lexus(Toyota) dealership is stealing customers’ timing belt replacement parts and resell them to black market? Went to Sahara Lexus Las Vegas for replacing Timing Belt kit and water pump. $180 labor cost per hour. Lexus recommended replace $500 crankshaft pulley by the way. We agreed the total $3000+ replacement and requested Lexus kept all replaced parts for us. But I found the $500 crankshaft pulley was missing; asked the Lexus that is steal then they return it back. The replaced crankshaft pulley Lexus parts still like NEW, but was damaged by the Lexus Sahara(purposely because they don’t want give customer’s used parts back)?
I really enjoy your how to videos, you have great tips and tricks. You are an amazing teacher with great mechanical skill. I would love to see more videos like this with more complex jobs, and I would like to see you diagnose vehicles. Your dealership is very lucky to have you, I am sure you are a great mentor and role model for new technicians. If you had to give three tips to becoming a great technician, what would they be?
I was thinking the same.. the owner was lucky too. Probably didn't drive the card hard with a lead foot.. the easier you are on your break and gas the more the car love you back
I have a 1999 Avalon XLS and last year I got the timing belt, water pump, cam and crank seals, ps belt and alternator belt, valve covers, spark plug wires, spark plugs, intake gaskets, plenum gasket, knock sensors, iac valve, and thermostat all replaced. I used all Toyota OEM parts which was expensive but car starts up like new and runs smooth! I do intend to do a restore on it. Next it needs power steering work (not sure if it’s just the lines or the entire rack). And then suspension components and finally we’ll address exterior and interior items that have worn out. Currently sitting at 299k miles and I would love to make it go another 300k if not more! These videos make me want to go out and wrench on it but have to work and go to school. Love these kinds of videos to say the least!
@@johnshaw3208 both are awesome cars! I remember looking at a 1999 gs400 way back in the day. Someday may upgrade to a 2007+ gs350 awd or a 2005 to 2006 LS430 but focusing on keeping the Avalon alive and well. Other two cars are 2006 Toyota Priuses which have been gone through as well. Currently debating between buying (and finding) a 2018 tundra or ordering a new 2022 tundra. Tough decision.
Great vid brother luv your reviews and how 2s. Question a important seal like that do you recommend going oem or would a Fel-Pro be ok. Keep up the great content good sir.
You make difficult things look easier...I do learn a lot of tips with every video! Sometimes I wish I had an older car to practice on by restoring it....maybe someday!! :-)
Initially I was thinking this would be a more complex operation and would require a more professional hand when compared to my 4-cylinder Focus. However, it turns out that in some ways it was an easier and more simplified job. You didn’t have to take the cam cover off and lock the cams at TDC, didn’t have to screw in a special bolt into the block of the engine to secure the crankshaft. It was commendable to see that the belt came with special markings, and the tensioner didn’t need to be tightened to a specific torque setting. Instead all it took is releasing a pin. All in all I have to say that this was a cleaner process than what I went through on the 4-cylinder Ford engine.
This job looks iffy for our DIY skill level. We'd have to flip a coin on this one. But as always we appreciate you sharing how to do it. Thanks, AMD and Mrs. Car Care Nut! ❤❤❤
Thanks, I did this on a 3MZ (3.3L) back in 2015 but have cold feet to do it again. BTW, what's the procedure for tightening crank bolt-IE how to keep engine from turning?
Ahmed is the best when it comes to tutorials on Toyotas! Myself being experienced on auto mechanics, he still instills confidence in taking on maintenance jobs to keep a vehicle going not only for miles and miles, but brings ease when considering purchasing one that needs minor maintenance to make a deal worth it. Always love his videos. Now to find a Sienna 3.3 ❤
I have one of these engines in my Lexus. The valve covers had an oil leak coming out through the rear center spark plug hole. The tube seal was completely deteriorated. After I fixed that problem oil started leaking out through the rear camshaft seal. I think fixing the tube seal caused the pressure in the crankcase to be redirected onto the camshaft seal. I'd advise on a high mileage engine that the camshaft seals be replaced anytime the timing belt is replaced. The last thing you'd want to do is have to go back in there later just to change the seals.
Hey Guys, I just completed this job on my 2001 Camry and I think for the DIYer that has done things like valve covers and plugs, brake job, water pump, starter etc can handle this no problem. Just watch what Ahmed does, he explains exactly what you need to do and what to watch out for. The only thing I did differently was to remove the over flow tank for the coolant just to have more room to work with. The only problem I had was getting the crank bolt out, I had to take the inspection plate off the bottom of the transmission just above the exhaust pipe and lock the flex plate with a screwdriver and use a long breaker bar to get the bolt loose. My air impact would not budge it! I hammered on it for so long I ended up replacing it because it rounded the bolt off enough that I was not comfortable reusing it. Just remember to put the belt on exactly how he does it and you will have zero problems. Also use the ASIN kit, it comes with everything you need. I got the kit that included a new hydraulic tensioner that way you don't have to collapse the old one. You can get it off of Rock Auto for $180.
The part I'm not sure of how do you remove the pulleys without losing dead centre timing? And putting them back on are they designed to go back only on at the rotation you took them off?
@@pixelbath2131 The pulleys have dowel pins that only allow you to put them on one way. Just be sure to pay attention to how the ridge on the edge of the pulleys are facing. I believe the rear bank is on the outside and the front bank is on the inside close to the head. If you are not going to change the cam seals then removal is not necessary. Watch the video closely and Ahmed shows you how to do it.
Just finished the job. This video and a few others were super helpful and tell you what you need to know. Nothing really hard about the job just can be tricky getting to some of the bolts, especially if you don't have the right tools.
AMD. This was the weirdest timing(no pun intended) ever. Literally last night before going to sleep I was looking up how to replace timing belt on a solara and I was surprised you haven’t done it yet lol now I feel more confident going in to replace it
Thanks for the video! You're absolutely right, seeing the mental images first really helps me. I just did the knock sensors and wiring harness on my 05 Camry 3.0. After watching the video, it was a breeze. Got my cheap new car in tip top running shape now! Timing belt is next on my list.
My stepson and I are doing this job on his Avalon this weekend, then we are going to do the same job on my 2000 es300. Thanks for the great demo! I look forward to keeping our little fleet on the road for a long time!
I'm surprised you installed the new crank seal and cam seals dry. I like to put a light coat of engine oil on the seal or cam where they mate. Maybe you did but didn't video that step. I've changed my 4Runner belt several times with 329,000 mile on my car.
7:24 On 2001-2003 V6 Highlanders (1MZ-FE) this bracket CAN be removed easily without jacking up the engine. You just need to unscrew a bolt holding a steel P/S line in front of it to give more room for pulling this bracket away.
Just had an Aisian timing belt kit put in my 2000 Avalon along with crank and cam seals. I also replaced belts and the thermostat. I had bought the car used and this was needed maintenance.
Will be doing this on my 2000 Avalon this weekend. Hardly Moving Productions has the same job, same engine, on a Lexus, and it's very good. But your video I think has the best procedure for installing the new belt, which is probably the hardest part of the job. Very methodical and professional. Thanks very much sir.
I have a question about the timing belt cover. I understand it is supposed to have a gasket on the timing belt cover, maybe on both the upper and lower covers. I do not see any of the how to videos mention it at all. is this something that should maybe be replaced with new gasket material on an older lexus when doing the timing belt?
220k miles, 24 years old timing belt and yet it still holds. NO wonder why now VW claimed their Timing Belt in newer Golf and Passat are claimed to be a lifetime. Probably because VW lifespan is not longer than 200k miles anyway.
AMD, I have only owned one car with a timing belt. It had the 1.6 Mazda engine. When the mechanic changed the belt, I followed the standard advice to also change the water pump. About a year later, the new water pump failed and it all had to be taken apart again. From now on I will stick with timing chains. BTW I expect videos like this will be a lot easier to record in your new shop ;-)
I've done timing belt jobs on the I4 and its definitely more work when a person doesn't have all the right tools like you do. Like trying to drive a cam seal on an angle because I did not have or did not know about that cam seal tool.
Hi Car Care Nut, great video. I think I can speak for all your subs when I say thank you for making these videos. They are incredibly helpful. You really do make this job look easy. I'm finding it extremely difficult to remove the cam pulley bolts. I even tried using an impact. The same impact made easy work of the crank pulley bolt but couldn't loosen the cam pulley bolts. Are they sometimes extra tight? Also, is the 3mzfe an interference engine?
Thats amazing you got the cam gear bolts off that easy. I did one today and I had to rest the ratchet on my shoulder and pull the camshaft tool with both hands, and even that was tough. This one had been done at least twice before so I assume the previous mechanic over tightened it. But this is a very easy job if you have some mechanical experience.
I bought a camshaft tool that has pins that thread in and one side is hinged. My bolts were very tight. The tool bent slightly taking the first one off. The second bolt was tighter. The tool bent a lot wjere the pin threads into the arm The steel is 3/8" thick, I guess it is not heat treated. So I ordered one of the tools that is all welded up and that worked to get the last one off.
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Just did my '03 Highlander! First timing belt job, now my '06 will be less stressful! Only reason i tried it was your video, many thanks!!!
He mentioned having to jack up the engine for highlanders. Did you run into that?
@TreenutRS I did but barely at all... mostly had it there to hold the engine while the engine mount was off...
huge props to the camerawoman on this one 🙏
One of the many things I like and made sure of when getting my new Corolla is that it has a timing chain. Plus I drive it like an elderly woman so it should last 547,422 miles at least.
The Corollas beginning in 1998 has the timing chain. My recommendation is the 2003-2008 Generation. They will outlive the Solar System. 😂
Keep them oil changes fresh I got 04 4Runner I change every 3k-5k miles the oil and got 327k on its chain
@@boogitybear2283 can confirm, that corolla model gen can survive like a cockroach
@@daveworthy9919 They say 10k oil change intervals and I laughed and did mine at 1k and again at 5k. I let them do the free “first” one at 10k.
With timely oil changes 555555 are guaranteed
I have done hundreds of timing belts also.The Aisin kits are the best.I used one on a 2011 Sienna and it actually came with a OE gasket and the Toyota logo was ground off the pump.
yes ive had the same experience. Also the koyo bearings are the same as oem
Another fantastic video thankyou. I let my local Toyota dealer do the timing belt on my 98 Corolla as I didn't have the confidence to do it myself. They put in a new water pump too.
You have such a very good demeanor, it was a pleasure listening to you explain the details of a job that most people would not attempt. "You Sir, are a master Mech.Very good technique. Looking forward to your next Educational Video. Keep up the excellent teaching.
This guy knows all about these damn cars
Well i ended up doing this job myself after getting a $1200.00 quote from a mechanic in our town,i bought the aisin parts and the tools to do the job. Took me 3 days because of my lower back injury but ive saved myself about $800.00 in labour costs! The hardest part was getting the rear camshaft seal out-i had to make a tool to lever it out and made my own seal driver for the new seals. The other part that wasn't easy was getting the timing belt all lined up correctly,had to get my wife to help with that part. Its good doing the job yourself because you save a lot of money obviously and a feeling of accomplishment and knowing that its been done right. Thankyou care care nut,without your tutorial i couldn't have done this job 👍
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is it a must to change the cam seal?
Great video. Thanks for this. I need to do the water pump on an '04 RX330 (plus, of course, timing belt, pulleys, etc). After watching this, I'm considering adding cam & crank seal replacements to the job.
You mentioned that this procedure is almost the same for the 3.3l engine. You should probably mention that that engine is interference, meaning that it's a bit risky to move the cams and/or crankshaft independently of each other. I suggest rotating the engine until the belt is in the position you want it for installation. I.e. with the gear marks where you can line up the belt on the gears.
I would also like to request that you add links to the puller, cam holder tool, and cam seal installation tool to your Recommended Tools list.
Great timing (no pun intended), I'm going to look at a '99 Avalon with 188k in a few days. The car has one owner with extensive records showing all maintenance from Toyota since it was new. However, the timing belt was done around 65k and I was planning to tackle it myself. I've only done a timing belt once before on a Honda, it well following the repair manual. I appreciate you covering this!
Why would anyone buy a Timing belt vehicle when they switched to chains years ago on top of that you’re getting a car that’s almost 25 years old? That makes zero sense.
@@boogitybear2283 The real question is why are you watching a timing belt replacement video if you don't see the point? Looking at an "almost 25 year old" vehicle makes no sense to you because you think differently. I always keep an older vehicle amongst my fleet, I'm looking to spend around $2500 on a replacement 'beater' so I don't have to use my primary vehicle in a big city. If the beater gets scratched or dented I'll be less concerned! With all the info available today I can do 90% of repairs/maintenance myself, and if I can keep it for say 4 years without the tranny going out, it's worth it for me. To each his own!
@@boogitybear2283 Because a timing belt service every 100,000 miles will make the car run forever. The 1MZ and 3MZ were bulletproof.
@@alyte11 Well said!
Thank you AMD for todays video. Also I hope 🤞 all is going well on the New Shop build.
Awesome video, you speak clearly and with purpose. Thank you!
Just did one from 1994 and 160,000 miles on the original belt. It was shredded and wrapped
Around the bottom gear about 150 times. Took a bit to unwind all the threads. New belt didn’t line up so great but got it timed on the second try. First time for one of these. Feel like the next one will be much simpler. But just not this week I hope.
Great video I learn alot God bless you sir
An aircraft sheet metal Cleco clamp works fantastic for keeping the new belt on the cam pulleys. Just a tip that I used when I did this job.
7:15 I just took this bracket out without lifting the engine on my 2002 Highlander. You have to get a #8 reverse torx socket and remove the two bolts that had nut ends with torx tips. The bolts don't come out (only the top left) but that allows you to tip the bracket down and pull it out
I always thought. 1 day I will go back to Chi Town and have AMD do the timing belt job, even when having Faye H. Here in town but both mechanics are great. Maybe I will just make a bold move and tackle this job.
Ok. For the timing belt installation. You state the ➡️➡️ are supposed to face away from the engine. I know this is true for the 3mz-FE.
For the 1MZ-FE the arrows face towards the engine.
I installed it on my 2003 Lexus es300 the way you are showing it and the engine ran rough and I got a P0341 code.
I took things apart and turned the belt TOWARDS the engine. Fire up the car. No issues. Made sure to turn it off and start it a few times. Started a few times. You're the expert Toyota mechanic. I'm just an at home DIY guy. Just sharing my experience. I also researched this topic and the 1MZ-FE IT states this. It's also in the service manual. And btw all lines were on crank and cams.
For reals? Arrows towards 1mz engine?
Wow. That’s a lot of work. I’m glad Toyota has switched to chains now.
Superb video, many thanks!!
I have a 2013 Avalone (66K miles - no issues and I want to keep it that way - just had Cermamic Coated last week
Awesome instruction video. Kudos Sir
Hello AMD, great to see your official tutorial before I arm myself for the job... Are there any one-time use bolts in this Job ?
The honda timing belt, water pump jobs have a few one-time use bolts for the tensioner, motor mounts so i was curious if this one has any..
Car Care Nut, my tech at the local Toyota dealership reset the transmission memory on my 2007 5.7L Tundra... I was told this would allow the transmission to re-learn what it is supposed to do, does that sound right?
With 306,000 miles the transmission would occasionally not respond to the gas pedal immediately at slow rolling low speeds where you almost stop but keep rolling and then accelerate. I have driven about 500 miles since the memory was reset, and it does appear to be working and it seems to be shifting better overall.
Please Mr car care nut , my go to Toyota specialist, my reason for my 2003 Toyota Avalon xls , I need your help sir , I got scammed at a repair shop who claimed to have fixed my oil leak on the rear main seal but did not and are not willing to fix it after I already paid $700 , PLEASE IF YOU CAN MAKE A HOW TO DIY REAR MAIN SEAL ON THESE ENGINES PLEASE at this point I just want to buy a lift and forget about these shady shops , love all your videos 😊
have you ever heard of a 2000 solara 3.0 original timing belt with 340k? well mine does lol. changing it this weekend finally.
Great video thanks.... but I'm having trouble getting the 22mm of the crank-shaft pulley, (4:30) I'm using a large breaker-bar but the pulley moves with the nut...... should the car be in drive or something else? cheers.
(EDIT- I got it off with a rattle gun, now for the next bit)
I know I am in a minority, but I would rather have the belt than the chain. Much easier to replace the 3MZ-FE belt than to seal the 2GR-FE front cover.
Interesting problem on the Toyota forum recently - a member was replacing the timing belt on a 3MZ-FE and damaged the reluctor. When reassembled, the car threw P0353 and P0356 - companion cylinders. Replacing the reluctor wheel solved the problem.
Great video😊
Hi, so the 2006 Toyota Sienna 3.3L engine is a non-interference engine . Is that correct ? So having to turn the crankshaft 60 degrees ccw is not necessary ? That is when replacing the timing belt ?
Thinking of buying an '03 RX300 Lexus. It has 204k on the clock but I rest drove it and it drives just fine. It's the second owner and he kept service records in his manual. I will ask him if he'd ever replaced the timing belt-if not it'll be some leverage to come down on the price for the labor and parts I'll have to put in myself. The nice thing is I have a garage and other vehicles so I won't have to rush or be under a time limit. (I get really nervous and my OCD kicks in high gear whenever messing with cams and timing belts.) Is it okay to rock the valve cams either direction if they're stuck on a lobe to get them unloaded?
I will be watching for your review of 2023 GR Corolla 6 speed manual AWD hot rod?
Hi. Thanks. Can you please make a video about how to recharge AC system? Thanks again.
niceeeeeeeee i feel better now
Good day Car nut. I have an issue and a question. I was installing the water pump and when i got to tightening down th nuts, one of them just broke off. i wasn't cranking hard on it. so question will it be an issue if that nut is not there? let know asap please, Thanks Lance.
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Never seen a human with three arms before? Lol -02:35
I’m really enjoying your videos and learning a lot. I was wondering were the seals you used AISIN as well or Toyota? I have a 2001 Toyota Highlander V6 4wd and it’s at 120,000 miles and am realizing I need to change out the timing belt and thought to do the water pump for its age but was wondering what else would you advise to change at the same time to try and cut down on cost of having to go in again to change later? Thank you in advance for and help/advice you can give!
Good video
May do my sister's 2004 Toyota Camry xle v6. Have not decided yet, but looks fairly easy. Have the aisin kit on hold at Amazon. $164 . I have done the 1998 Toyota rav4, 1998 honda prelude,1995 honda odyssey ex and recently did my 2006 subaru sti . Im 69 retired , so I do have the time. Hope all is well with you and your familia. Buena suerte with your new endeavor
Did you do it? I think the Honda is much easier than the 1mz fe or 3mz fe.
the camshaft holding tool ? where do you buy it from? thks
Nice video.regular fuel 87 or 93 premium??? Whats better I get premium for all my cars tundra,scion tc,xterra and prius😇
Excellent video for DIY, my question is, do Toyota dealers set timing belt kit, If so where can I get it, My local dealer doesn't carry the kit, Do you recommend AISIN TKT-026 for 2004 Highlander V6 AWD. Thanks
Some people say to support the engine before removing the mount, I didn't see you do that. It's not necessary?
Hi AMD, I have a question on my 2017 toyota camry le Code C2109 no check engine light, but my xtool obd2 scanner is showing this code, when I called a Toyota dealership to get a quote on the price of the throttle position sensor they said it is on the throttle body. So I would have to buy new throttle body. I have not taking my car to a mechanic but maybe I should clean my existing throttle and screen. I would appreciate your opinion on car question if you can help. Your channel has really educated me to become responsible for my vehicle and I thank you for that. Thank you Larry C
Hello, I have a 2010 Camry and my mechanic suggested that I replace the water pump, the car has 100k miles. The pump is not leaking or making any noise.
Well I would like to pick up a electric small ratchet to get into tight places. I already have short metric and long metric wrenches ratcheting which Electric brand of Ratchet the you recommend that can get into tight places
are all the 3.0 1mz engines non-interference?
What do u think of the 2002 Lexus sc430? With the 4.3 v8 and how hard is it to change the timing belt?
I have a Lexus IS250 AWD and there is a screeching noise in the front of the engine. I took the belt off and manually turned the Idler and belt tensioner pulley. They're both making noise. Is there a way to just order the drive belt tensioner pulley? Thanks.
Please help I took my top time cover off my 1mzfe 3.0 (1st edition WITHOUT VVT) because I have a crank no start after stalling while driving and I already checked getting spark with screwdriver trick also did carb cleaner trick spraying in air intake while cranking and nothing but some backfire so don't think it's fuel but looking at the cam pulleys when I put front one at Tdc the back cam pulley is at 9 O'clock and the belt is definitely severely warn but still intact IDK what position the crank pulley is in but aren't the cam pulleys always supposed to be at Tdc together and would or could this happen while driving and would it cause the car to stall then crank with a no start or would the car still run but run like crap and I'm missing something else that is causing the no start
Question: Would it be ok to turn the crank counter-clockwise on the 3.3?
Is it?
I guess I have no excuse now. My ES 300 has no record of a timing belt change at 245,000 KM. Really though I need to get a bit deeper and service the camshaft seal. Has been leaking oil... Watching the video maybe my oil leak is from the crankshaft seal or camshaft seal...
Any trick not to take off cam pulley and the cover to replace water pump?
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Shouldn't you be concerned about scarring or nicking the shaft of the cam shafts and the crank shaft?
24 years and 200K miles on the original timing belt. Impressive! Thanks for posting this video, very helpful!
my 2000 v6 camry has 370K miles on the original belt, and the belt looked in good condition when I replaced it today
They should make tires with timing belts.
Just changed a 3.3 timing belt on an 06 with 160k and it was hanging on by a thread. Probably wouldn’t have lasted another 100 miles 😳
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This man is such a blessing to folks trying to save big bucks on labor. I wish there was a Nissan mechanic on YT like him. Thank you for taking the time to share these valuable tips.
How much do you charge to do my old 2002 Lexus RX300 AWD. Lol I have 230,000 miles on her, just got her in December for 2k and just want to get her ready for my daily driver and in the Summer and Fall heading from Seattle to the NYC and back. So got to get it road ready 🐢🐢🐢thanks for the video and God bless you and your knowledge 🙏 🙌
It definitely takes plenty of patience to repair vehicles. Professional mechanics are worth every penny.
I’m a trained Honda technician, never really worked on Toyotas much, this is by far the best video on RUclips on how to successfully complete this job. Thank you sir for posting this video and your tip about jacking the engine up really helped!
This dude is a national treasure
I couldn’t agree more
Your videos are awesome, many thanks. from Orange County, CA.
I just did my daughters 2005 RX330 with 217,000 miles on it. Timing belt, tensioner, water pump, cam shaft seals, crank seal, Idler rollers, thermostat, temp sending unit and all belts and hoses. The biggest issue i had was the two water pump studs with torx heads, they stripped. I ordered and replaced them as well. I had to laugh at trying to install the studs along with two other bolts with the motor mount with very little room. The studs kept falling out every time I went to angle it down into place, I finally had a thought and use two valve stem caps over the studs to hold them from sliding through and this trick worked like a charm. This is the first dual over head cam belt I Have done.
I am 57 and I was not going to do mechanic work any longer but when I got quoted $3,000, I had to first pick myself off the floor and made an instant decision I was going to do this. I haven't done much mechanic work for 30 years except minor stuff. Between the book and your videos this was very doable. Again many thanks, I wish you lived on the west coast my friend.
Lexus(Toyota) dealership is stealing customers’ timing belt replacement parts and resell them to black market? Went to Sahara Lexus Las Vegas for replacing Timing Belt kit and water pump. $180 labor cost per hour. Lexus recommended replace $500 crankshaft pulley by the way. We agreed the total $3000+ replacement and requested Lexus kept all replaced parts for us. But I found the $500 crankshaft pulley was missing; asked the Lexus that is steal then they return it back. The replaced crankshaft pulley Lexus parts still like NEW, but was damaged by the Lexus Sahara(purposely because they don’t want give customer’s used parts back)?
I really enjoy your how to videos, you have great tips and tricks. You are an amazing teacher with great mechanical skill. I would love to see more videos like this with more complex jobs, and I would like to see you diagnose vehicles. Your dealership is very lucky to have you, I am sure you are a great mentor and role model for new technicians. If you had to give three tips to becoming a great technician, what would they be?
Can't wait to see you doing these jobs in your new shop 😉
Great video sir 👌
Wow 228k miles with original belt 😮 that's TOYOTA at it's best ❤
I was thinking the same.. the owner was lucky too. Probably didn't drive the card hard with a lead foot.. the easier you are on your break and gas the more the car love you back
260k and my belt just broke gotta love good Ole yodas
My 2005 Camry with 310746kms on it with same timing belt from factory and I drive like I stole it, she’s still kicking
@@PT-jo4rfwhy don't you just change that belt?
@@chebrets I’ll do it when I have time
Hey man! Love these kind of videos! Please do more like this!!! I have a 2002 Toyota Camry v-6 212,000 run likes it new!
I have a 1999 Avalon XLS and last year I got the timing belt, water pump, cam and crank seals, ps belt and alternator belt, valve covers, spark plug wires, spark plugs, intake gaskets, plenum gasket, knock sensors, iac valve, and thermostat all replaced. I used all Toyota OEM parts which was expensive but car starts up like new and runs smooth! I do intend to do a restore on it. Next it needs power steering work (not sure if it’s just the lines or the entire rack). And then suspension components and finally we’ll address exterior and interior items that have worn out. Currently sitting at 299k miles and I would love to make it go another 300k if not more! These videos make me want to go out and wrench on it but have to work and go to school. Love these kinds of videos to say the least!
That's awesome man. I've done the same on my wife's 06 sienna xle with 320k miles and my 98 GS400 with over 300k miles.
@@johnshaw3208 both are awesome cars! I remember looking at a 1999 gs400 way back in the day. Someday may upgrade to a 2007+ gs350 awd or a 2005 to 2006 LS430 but focusing on keeping the Avalon alive and well. Other two cars are 2006 Toyota Priuses which have been gone through as well. Currently debating between buying (and finding) a 2018 tundra or ordering a new 2022 tundra. Tough decision.
Great vid brother luv your reviews and how 2s. Question a important seal like that do you recommend going oem or would a Fel-Pro be ok. Keep up the great content good sir.
You make difficult things look easier...I do learn a lot of tips with every video! Sometimes I wish I had an older car to practice on by restoring it....maybe someday!! :-)
Initially I was thinking this would be a more complex operation and would require a more professional hand when compared to my 4-cylinder Focus. However, it turns out that in some ways it was an easier and more simplified job. You didn’t have to take the cam cover off and lock the cams at TDC, didn’t have to screw in a special bolt into the block of the engine to secure the crankshaft. It was commendable to see that the belt came with special markings, and the tensioner didn’t need to be tightened to a specific torque setting. Instead all it took is releasing a pin. All in all I have to say that this was a cleaner process than what I went through on the 4-cylinder Ford engine.
This job looks iffy for our DIY skill level. We'd have to flip a coin on this one. But as always we appreciate you sharing how to do it. Thanks, AMD and Mrs. Car Care Nut!
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Thanks, I did this on a 3MZ (3.3L) back in 2015 but have cold feet to do it again.
BTW, what's the procedure for tightening crank bolt-IE how to keep engine from turning?
Ahmed is the best when it comes to tutorials on Toyotas! Myself being experienced on auto mechanics, he still instills confidence in taking on maintenance jobs to keep a vehicle going not only for miles and miles, but brings ease when considering purchasing one that needs minor maintenance to make a deal worth it. Always love his videos. Now to find a Sienna 3.3 ❤
I have one of these engines in my Lexus. The valve covers had an oil leak coming out through the rear center spark plug hole. The tube seal was completely deteriorated. After I fixed that problem oil started leaking out through the rear camshaft seal. I think fixing the tube seal caused the pressure in the crankcase to be redirected onto the camshaft seal. I'd advise on a high mileage engine that the camshaft seals be replaced anytime the timing belt is replaced. The last thing you'd want to do is have to go back in there later just to change the seals.
Hey Guys, I just completed this job on my 2001 Camry and I think for the DIYer that has done things like valve covers and plugs, brake job, water pump, starter etc can handle this no problem. Just watch what Ahmed does, he explains exactly what you need to do and what to watch out for. The only thing I did differently was to remove the over flow tank for the coolant just to have more room to work with. The only problem I had was getting the crank bolt out, I had to take the inspection plate off the bottom of the transmission just above the exhaust pipe and lock the flex plate with a screwdriver and use a long breaker bar to get the bolt loose. My air impact would not budge it! I hammered on it for so long I ended up replacing it because it rounded the bolt off enough that I was not comfortable reusing it. Just remember to put the belt on exactly how he does it and you will have zero problems. Also use the ASIN kit, it comes with everything you need. I got the kit that included a new hydraulic tensioner that way you don't have to collapse the old one. You can get it off of Rock Auto for $180.
Here’s a trick for the crankshaft bolt . But a long breaker bar on it and lock it under the subframe then use the starter to crank it for 1sec.
@@bernardinjean-loup1168 You can also heat the bolt up with propane, will come off more easy.
The part I'm not sure of how do you remove the pulleys without losing dead centre timing? And putting them back on are they designed to go back only on at the rotation you took them off?
@@pixelbath2131 The pulleys have dowel pins that only allow you to put them on one way. Just be sure to pay attention to how the ridge on the edge of the pulleys are facing. I believe the rear bank is on the outside and the front bank is on the inside close to the head. If you are not going to change the cam seals then removal is not necessary. Watch the video closely and Ahmed shows you how to do it.
Just finished the job. This video and a few others were super helpful and tell you what you need to know. Nothing really hard about the job just can be tricky getting to some of the bolts, especially if you don't have the right tools.
Thanks!
AMD. This was the weirdest timing(no pun intended) ever. Literally last night before going to sleep I was looking up how to replace timing belt on a solara and I was surprised you haven’t done it yet lol now I feel more confident going in to replace it
In this world still have honest people to guide us thank you sir for sharing your experience with us again
A tip,
I always clean whatever area of a vehicle the day before I work on it, it makes a difference.
Thank you, been waiting for this one! I have a 2006 RX330 and it’s time for a new timing belt.
Thanks for the video! You're absolutely right, seeing the mental images first really helps me. I just did the knock sensors and wiring harness on my 05 Camry 3.0. After watching the video, it was a breeze. Got my cheap new car in tip top running shape now! Timing belt is next on my list.
Mrs. Car Care Nut is as important to Mr. Car Care Nut like Aisin to Toyota.
My stepson and I are doing this job on his Avalon this weekend, then we are going to do the same job on my 2000 es300. Thanks for the great demo! I look forward to keeping our little fleet on the road for a long time!
I'm surprised you installed the new crank seal and cam seals dry. I like to put a light coat of engine oil on the seal
or cam where they mate. Maybe you did but didn't video that step. I've changed my 4Runner belt several times with
329,000 mile on my car.
7:24 On 2001-2003 V6 Highlanders (1MZ-FE) this bracket CAN be removed easily without jacking up the engine. You just need to unscrew a bolt holding a steel P/S line in front of it to give more room for pulling this bracket away.
Thanks for the heads up!
Just had an Aisian timing belt kit put in my 2000 Avalon along with crank and cam seals. I also replaced belts and the thermostat. I had bought the car used and this was needed maintenance.
Aisin is always my go to on Toyotas for sure and most any other import. Very top of the mark for aftermarket parts. 👍.
Good now I can see everything I did wrong when I did my timing belt a few months ago 😅
Will be doing this on my 2000 Avalon this weekend.
Hardly Moving Productions has the same job, same engine, on a Lexus, and it's very good. But your video I think has the best procedure for installing the new belt, which is probably the hardest part of the job. Very methodical and professional. Thanks very much sir.
I have a question about the timing belt cover. I understand it is supposed to have a gasket on the timing belt cover, maybe on both the upper and lower covers. I do not see any of the how to videos mention it at all. is this something that should maybe be replaced with new gasket material on an older lexus when doing the timing belt?
Hardest part of the job was breaking the 22mm crankshaft bolt.
220k miles, 24 years old timing belt and yet it still holds. NO wonder why now VW claimed their Timing Belt in newer Golf and Passat are claimed to be a lifetime. Probably because VW lifespan is not longer than 200k miles anyway.
AMD, I have only owned one car with a timing belt. It had the 1.6 Mazda engine. When the mechanic changed the belt, I followed the standard advice to also change the water pump. About a year later, the new water pump failed and it all had to be taken apart again. From now on I will stick with timing chains. BTW I expect videos like this will be a lot easier to record in your new shop ;-)
Was that an aftermarket water pump or OEM water pump?
@@1989pulsar Not oem
Did you bleed the coolant system properly after assembly?
@@rightlanehog3151 Thats your problem.
I've done timing belt jobs on the I4 and its definitely more work when a person doesn't have all the right tools like you do. Like trying to drive a cam seal on an angle because I did not have or did not know about that cam seal tool.
I'm very impressed Amd 👏 great job filming Mr's Car Care Nut I know it was difficult.
Hi Car Care Nut, great video. I think I can speak for all your subs when I say thank you for making these videos. They are incredibly helpful. You really do make this job look easy. I'm finding it extremely difficult to remove the cam pulley bolts. I even tried using an impact. The same impact made easy work of the crank pulley bolt but couldn't loosen the cam pulley bolts. Are they sometimes extra tight? Also, is the 3mzfe an interference engine?
Thats amazing you got the cam gear bolts off that easy. I did one today and I had to rest the ratchet on my shoulder and pull the camshaft tool with both hands, and even that was tough. This one had been done at least twice before so I assume the previous mechanic over tightened it. But this is a very easy job if you have some mechanical experience.
I bought a camshaft tool that has pins that thread in and one side is hinged. My bolts were very tight. The tool bent slightly taking the first one off. The second bolt was tighter. The tool bent a lot wjere the pin threads into the arm The steel is 3/8" thick, I guess it is not heat treated. So I ordered one of the tools that is all welded up and that worked to get the last one off.
Thank you AMD! You are a great teacher! I learn so much from watching your videos.