Tackling Mt. Everest: Timing Belt/Water Pump change (***DIY w/ pics***)
04-06-14, 04:06 PM
#1
Tackling Mt. Everest: Timing Belt/Water Pump change (***DIY w/ pics***)
First, big props to other members for their input on this - HTOWNBLUE, gscott2, luvrxxx, thomas1 and I'm sure others. Their threads were helpful as well as the RX300 TB videos on youtube. Also, feel free to use this thread as a catch-all for TB and water pump related questions.
Below is my experience in doing this. I would rate it on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being most difficult probably a 9. It is not for the faint of heart – you can really mess things up but I hope my instructions alleviate that concern. I had no issues throughout the entire install.
I would allow for two days to do this. Similar to my spark plug write-up, first day tear down and install new belt, then second day install water pump then put everything back. I will skip a lot of basic details of removing things unless a specific method is necessary or I found a shortcut. This is probably one of the biggest maintenance-related jobs on these cars. It is recommended to do at 90k miles. I did ours at 120k and the belt still looked new (see pics). Could have easily gone to 150k miles.
Disclaimer: Attempt at your own risk. This is the method that I found most useful and efficient – yours may differ and may not be the exact as described herein. As with any do-it-yourself project, unfamiliarity with the tools and process can be dangerous. This project should be construed as theoretical advice.***I will not be held responsible for any injury or engine failure due to the misuse or misunderstanding of this DIY project****.
****Due to sheer file size and numbers of pics, the DIY is located in the attachment below*****
Please let me know if there is a better way to upload. File is a 61-page PDF (35-36mb).
LET’S DO THIS!!!!!…..
Mediafire:
https://www.mediafire.com/?5z34er60l728571
or
Megafileupload:
http://www.megafileupload.com/en/fil...iteup-pdf.html
Below is my experience in doing this. I would rate it on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being most difficult probably a 9. It is not for the faint of heart – you can really mess things up but I hope my instructions alleviate that concern. I had no issues throughout the entire install.
I would allow for two days to do this. Similar to my spark plug write-up, first day tear down and install new belt, then second day install water pump then put everything back. I will skip a lot of basic details of removing things unless a specific method is necessary or I found a shortcut. This is probably one of the biggest maintenance-related jobs on these cars. It is recommended to do at 90k miles. I did ours at 120k and the belt still looked new (see pics). Could have easily gone to 150k miles.
Disclaimer: Attempt at your own risk. This is the method that I found most useful and efficient – yours may differ and may not be the exact as described herein. As with any do-it-yourself project, unfamiliarity with the tools and process can be dangerous. This project should be construed as theoretical advice.***I will not be held responsible for any injury or engine failure due to the misuse or misunderstanding of this DIY project****.
****Due to sheer file size and numbers of pics, the DIY is located in the attachment below*****
Please let me know if there is a better way to upload. File is a 61-page PDF (35-36mb).
LET’S DO THIS!!!!!…..
Mediafire:
https://www.mediafire.com/?5z34er60l728571
or
Megafileupload:
http://www.megafileupload.com/en/fil...iteup-pdf.html
Last edited by alchemist; 04-06-14 at 04:23 PM.
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04-06-14, 05:02 PM
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Awesome! We appreciate this kind of endeavor! Thank you.
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