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I would like to replace the camshaft seals and any other seals (crankshaft?) along with the water pump, so that I completely stop any possible oil leaks. I'm still a little worried that the timing belt will take me a month to complete, just like the valve covers... If I had another car for the time being, or a back up plan in case I get stuck, I would do it.

tomf

I bought this part http://www.amazon.com/gp/cart/view.html/ref=gno_cart Schley (SP 96800) Nissan/Toyota/OHC Camshaft Pulley Holding Tool. I haven't used it yet so I can't comment on it usability one way or the other.

BTW. my son just took the Camry to college. Of course the power steering belt began to slip once we got there. I guess I'll have to tighten it up when he comes home for a weekend.

MichaelPm

I love the forum I need this bolt I am missing one 1996 Lexus ES 300 just bought her I love Lexus 193,000 still rolling 900 cash I robbed them lol.I have oil leaking from my valve cover also need speed sensors ran a obd scan was shifting kinda iffy thank god that it wasnt my tranny im gonna bring this old girl back to life ground up eventually.

harrisbaig

how did the 96 turn out to be? how much have you been able to fix it. i have a 99 for last 6 years. repaired its tranny at 200K.

MichaelPm

Running good.It is at 194,000 miles .I need to still repair the valve cover gaskets leaks some oil, needs shocks other than that it is a good car.I need to patch the exhaust also.I was going to buy new stuff then thought I better wait and see how long it lasts .Hope my tranny is fine when I get to 200,000/I have 6,000 miles left until then.I like the car I think my next car will be a Lexus again.

harrisbaig

i had no tranny problems. at 200K i decided to get its atf drained and refilled, ( no flush). within weeks i was stranded on the hwy. got it repaired for $1900. used are apparently scarce and rebuilt much more expensive. these tranny repair shops are shady. he wouldnt tell me exactly what went wrong. he said we have put every thing new and a new cooler, so i should not expect any more problems. i have put about 5K since and it is running great.

harrisbaig

i have been regular in oil changes but hv been suing dino. i am going to switch to mobli 1 10-30 high mileage fully synthetic from the next change but would like tot to open its front valve cover and see how it looks.