hoosier58

It looks like this tool runs $65 - $80. I have no plans to do the timing belt again on my SC300, but my wife drives a 3.0 V6 Camry, I used to drive a 3.4 V6 T100, and wouldn't mind owning another one.

Can I justify the Schley tool as a future Toyota/Lexus owner, or will I drop $75 for a tool I use once?

Luxor

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This tool pretty much works on any Toyota I6, V6, and V8 engine. I would say it's a great investment. I personally own one and I think it's the best tool to use for removing a Toyota crank pulley.

Look at it this way, I had to use mine three times in the past couple years. First time I used it was because my crank pulley fell off because it's a common problem with SC300 and had it replaced. The second time I used it was because my replacement pulley (which I bought used) fell off again since I bought a used pulley. After that, I went ahead and replaced it with a new crank pulley. The third time I used the tool was to replace my timing belt since it was due for a change. I am thankful that I had the tool handy all three times.

Luxor

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By the way, do not use the supplied bolts the tool comes with, they are too long and will damage your timing belt cover and timing belt and guide. Buy shorter ones or cut the supplied bolts shorter.

hoosier58

Wait a minute, Luxor! I think you sold me on the tool, but I have never heard that crank pulleys falling off is a common problem. Are you pulling my leg?

Luxor

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It's a common problem because the crank pulley is a two piece pulley with a rubber insulator holding the two pieces together, with age, that rubber deteriorates and eventually gives and causes the outer pulley to slip off.