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Old 08-19-05, 08:13 AM
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I have a 92 sc400 with 180,000 miles and its time to replace the timing belt. I plan to do this myself but I just wanted to get some advice on doing this. Any helpful hints would be greatly appreciated. I was also wondering what other Items should I replace while I've got it apart. I was going to replace the timing belt
serpentine belt
distributor cap and rotor
water pump
Old 08-19-05, 08:26 AM
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I'd be interested in this as well. A nice write up with pics would be perfect.

thanks
Old 08-19-05, 09:22 AM
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get a new t-belt idler pully and tensioner too
Old 08-19-05, 12:25 PM
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I read somewhere about changing the seals does anyone know if this is neccessary?
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Seriously, you guys need to search. This is getting frustrating. These cars are discontinued so ANY issue you have has been covered 3 and 4 times already. Look at my signature, that says it all...and I'm not trying to be mean because normally I like to help people out, but seriously, search and read. No one wants to rehash timing belt issues again. It's been throughly beaten to death.
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Originally Posted by mikeloc24
Seriously, you guys need to search. This is getting frustrating. These cars are discontinued so ANY issue you have has been covered 3 and 4 times already. Look at my signature, that says it all...and I'm not trying to be mean because normally I like to help people out, but seriously, search and read. No one wants to rehash timing belt issues again. It's been throughly beaten to death.
Hey Mike , can you tell us how to change the lower control arm bushings too??? .............Sorry , but i couldnt resist!!
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Hey guy's I'm not asking for instructions on changing the timing belt I just want to know if I should replace anything else while I've got it apart. The timing belt and water pump are time consuming but not that difficult. I just thought someone might know if there are other parts that need to be replaced.

thanks for all the assistance you were able to provide.
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while you're in there you should go ahead & replace the bearings, tensioner, & cam & crankshaft seals.
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for the price of all this crap your replacing just get a 1jz swap lol
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