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

 

I'd be interested in this as well. A nice write up with pics would be perfect.

thanks

 

get a new t-belt idler pully and tensioner too

 

I read somewhere about changing the seals does anyone know if this is neccessary?

 

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!!

 

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.

 

while you're in there you should go ahead & replace the bearings, tensioner, & cam & crankshaft seals.

 

for the price of all this crap your replacing just get a 1jz swap lol