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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 08:07 PM
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I'm looking to replace the timing belt on my 95' SC400. I bought the CD repair manual made by Mitchell. However, it's not so clear and made me confused. Therefore, I would appreciated if anyone would give me some detailed instruction, and maybe some pics how to do it. Also, I'm wondering if I have to bleed the fan fluid, jumping wire or anything else in order to remove the fan, radiator, A/C compressor...etc. What is the easiest way to remove the crank sprocket bolt?

Or how much would it cost for labor to replace the timing belt in California?

Any info. is greatly appreciated.
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 08:16 PM
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You should use the search function, plenty of info. Also you might want to buy the manuals for your car, way better than that cd. I got mines(2total)from Sewall Lexus for $150.
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by stevechumo
I'm looking to replace the timing belt on my 95' SC400. I bought the CD repair manual made by Mitchell. However, it's not so clear and made me confused. Therefore, I would appreciated if anyone would give me some detailed instruction, and maybe some pics how to do it. Also, I'm wondering if I have to bleed the fan fluid, jumping wire or anything else in order to remove the fan, radiator, A/C compressor...etc. What is the easiest way to remove the crank sprocket bolt?

Or how much would it cost for labor to replace the timing belt in California?

Any info. is greatly appreciated.
Check out planetsoarer.com. You can find it there. Good luck.
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by stevechumo
I'm looking to replace the timing belt on my 95' SC400. I bought the CD repair manual made by Mitchell. However, it's not so clear and made me confused. Therefore, I would appreciated if anyone would give me some detailed instruction, and maybe some pics how to do it. Also, I'm wondering if I have to bleed the fan fluid, jumping wire or anything else in order to remove the fan, radiator, A/C compressor...etc. What is the easiest way to remove the crank sprocket bolt?

Or how much would it cost for labor to replace the timing belt in California?

Any info. is greatly appreciated.
http://techinfo.toyota.com
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by flipside909

I might as well get the tech manuals... 10 dollars a day?
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Inabj2
I might as well get the tech manuals... 10 dollars a day?
No need bro check this out http://planetsoarer.com/cambelt/cambelt.htm

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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 05:05 PM
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is it just me, or is that link that SC400DAVE just posted a link back to this same thread?
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 08:11 PM
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My Bad http://planetsoarer.com/cambelt/cambelt.htm
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