timing belt change
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Originally posted by mburnickas
Every 60K miles is kind of too soon. Also I have looked online and many state "no interval is specified by the manufacture" But many Lexus and Toyota say 90K for the ES.
Every 60K miles is kind of too soon. Also I have looked online and many state "no interval is specified by the manufacture" But many Lexus and Toyota say 90K for the ES.
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water pump to blow! I called 3 dealers and they stated 90% of the time the water pump is fine and there is no need the install new on. So unless you like giving money to Lexus, some might to make them feel good, I will stick with the 90K.
Also water pumps do not "just blow", they leak first. In all the years driving only my Ford mustang started a minor leak at 78K miles and at 9-years.
Also water pumps do not "just blow", they leak first. In all the years driving only my Ford mustang started a minor leak at 78K miles and at 9-years.
Last edited by mburnickas; Jun 11, 2004 at 01:15 PM.
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Re: timing belt change
Originally posted by slstsang
my car's last timing belt change was 64K right now it has 102K, when should i change timing belt and waterpump again?
my car's last timing belt change was 64K right now it has 102K, when should i change timing belt and waterpump again?
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'92-'93 3vz-feis a non interferance engine. (most Toyota engines are)
If the timing belt breaks the ecu just puts the car in limp mode. 90% there is no even minor damage.
If the timing belt breaks the ecu just puts the car in limp mode. 90% there is no even minor damage.
Last edited by Toysrme; Jun 13, 2004 at 08:01 AM.
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Hey all -
I'm not in here much, so forgive me for my ignorance. But, I've been searching to see what the general consensus is on the price of a T-Belt change for a 98 ES300. Ours just hit 93k and I'm thinkin we'd better get that done. I'm assuming it's something that can be done at Toyota, correct? After all, it is the same motor as the camry. . . Thanks for any insight. You all have a great car!
I'm not in here much, so forgive me for my ignorance. But, I've been searching to see what the general consensus is on the price of a T-Belt change for a 98 ES300. Ours just hit 93k and I'm thinkin we'd better get that done. I'm assuming it's something that can be done at Toyota, correct? After all, it is the same motor as the camry. . . Thanks for any insight. You all have a great car!
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Originally posted by sweetsc400
Hey all -
I'm not in here much, so forgive me for my ignorance. But, I've been searching to see what the general consensus is on the price of a T-Belt change for a 98 ES300. Ours just hit 93k and I'm thinkin we'd better get that done. I'm assuming it's something that can be done at Toyota, correct? After all, it is the same motor as the camry. . . Thanks for any insight. You all have a great car!
Hey all -
I'm not in here much, so forgive me for my ignorance. But, I've been searching to see what the general consensus is on the price of a T-Belt change for a 98 ES300. Ours just hit 93k and I'm thinkin we'd better get that done. I'm assuming it's something that can be done at Toyota, correct? After all, it is the same motor as the camry. . . Thanks for any insight. You all have a great car!
Last edited by flipside909; Jun 13, 2004 at 06:46 PM.
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Originally posted by flipside909
It would also be a good idea to get the other belts changed as well.
It would also be a good idea to get the other belts changed as well.
- L timing idler pulley ($60)
- R timing idler pulley ($63)
- Timing belt tensioner ($43)
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92-93 used the 3VZ-FE engine. McElligott, does your owner's manual specify 60K intervals?
94-98 used a 1MZ-FE that is non-interference. My '96 owner's manual recommends 90K intervals.
99 and up (1MZ-FE 99-03, 3MZ-FE '04) have VVT-i and are interference engines, meaning if the belt snaps bad things will happen
94-98 used a 1MZ-FE that is non-interference. My '96 owner's manual recommends 90K intervals.
99 and up (1MZ-FE 99-03, 3MZ-FE '04) have VVT-i and are interference engines, meaning if the belt snaps bad things will happen