Does anyone have tips for DIY on this.....I have done lot of timing belt on all of my past car that I have owned...( Miata, Conquest, Z3) etc..But not this 04 RX330....I need some tips...

Anything would help....

 

Invest in a workshop manual ... Volume 2 ($100 +) from the dealer or at times offered on the 'bay. Toyota also offers online look-up service for a fee ($10 a day ... if you have time and energy, I heard you can download the whole manual in a day ... unproven)

I have seen mention of a pdf floating around (cant say how good or bad it is ... other than the fact that the shop manual by Lexus is great).

My own experience working on a transverse mounted engine is that the acesssability is severely limited ... specially if you have large hands.

Tips have been shared (search can collect them) but no DIY has been posted.

Salim

 

For what it's worth, the Haynes manual isn't bad, but I'm sure it's not as good as the factory service manual. What Z3 did you change the t-belt on? I'm quite sure both the four and six cylinder models have timing chains rather than belts. I've changed t-belts on Acuras (similar front drive arrangement) and have found the access tight but manageable. If you've done it before, you should be able to handle it on the Lexus. How many miles do you have?

 

check out this manual....

http://www.obsidiancorp.com/shop/pro...roducts_id=142

 

Excellent find, and it can be downloaded. I wonder how long before the 2008 RX350 is available. Definately worth a look at that price.