Chocolate

So my ES has 111K now, and it's really time for a timing belt replacement. While this major work is being done and the engine is apart, I am thinking of spending a little more and being proactive. Is there anything else that should be replaced?

Standard replacement parts are:

Timing Belt
Water Pump and Water Pump Gasket
Hydraulic Tensioner
Idler and Tensioner Roller
Crankshaft and Camshaft Seals

Now, here comes the "extras." Am I missing anything here?

Power Steering and AC Belts
Spark Plugs
Thermostat

Thanks

Hayk

iTrader: (1)

Spark Plugs and Thermostat are not accessible through the same work space, so it doesn't matter if you do them now or later. I wouldn't worry about the Thermostat, it rarely goes bad on Toyotas. Spark plugs, on the other hand, is a good precautionary maintenance at 111k miles.

What year is your ES?

Chocolate

It's a 2004.

Konejita

Just bought a 2003 es in the same color with the same mileage. Had it inspected but I don't think they checked the spark plugs? I better do a forum search.

Hayk

iTrader: (1)

Just keep in mind that some shops maybe be worse than others when they go to change "all" of your spark plugs. The rear 3 are harder to get to, so they may only change the front ones, but charge you for all 6.

MrShim78

they are not hard to do, just a bit of a PITA. after reading on this forum i went out and did my own. the rear one took some wobbly sockets, a magnet,etc but i got it done. and i know i have the very best ones in there. peace of mind

BDSL

I can't remember exactly since I did mine a few years ago.
In order to remove the camshaft seals, I think the valve covers have to come off. If the valve covers are coming off, you might as well replace the valve cover gaskets.

Mp0wer

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