How To Changetiming Belt?

[dmacdou1]

Hi all,

I have a 2003 Avensis 2.0 D4D(newer model)which is in need of a timing belt change. However I cant afford/am not prepared to pay 650E to get a dealer to do it. I'm(reasonably)handy with a spanner so want to do it myself. Cant find a manual(like haynes) for this model, so was wondering does anyone have a procedure for doing this, and also a list of parts/speacial tools that i might need to complete this?

Cheers

David

[RyanPP]

It is not an easy job to undertake, and takes a long time, but pretty much all engines are generic in procedure.

Follow something like this: http://www.howtodothings.com/automotive/a3502-how-to-replace-a-timing-belt.html

If you find yourself getting stuck, then refer to a different model's haynes manual with the same engine.

Good Luck

[HEAVY747]

It is not an easy job to undertake, and takes a long time, but pretty much all engines are generic in procedure.

Follow something like this: http://www.howtodothings.com/automotive/a3502-how-to-replace-a-timing-belt.html

If you find yourself getting stuck, then refer to a different model's haynes manual with the same engine.

Good Luck

That link is not much help - you need to buy manual from eBay friend for specific car

[toytech80]

I GAVE SOME POINTERS ON A COROLLA ITS THE SAME ENGINE SEARCH DIY CAMBELT IN THE FORUMS

[dmacdou1]

I GAVE SOME POINTERS ON A COROLLA ITS THE SAME ENGINE SEARCH DIY CAMBELT IN THE FORUMS

Thanks for that.

[Beagh1958]

Pretty straight forward to change, once you have removed sound proofing panels from under car engine, if your lucky the little M8 bolts will not all break off. You need a locking pin for hydraulic tensioner, Tipex, Loctite, crankshaft puller for front pulley and a torque wrench to retorque pulley when re-fitting. Their is no official tool locking kit for job on the market, as their is nothing to lock. Go to "Autodata" site and download picture of timing belt setup for a few pound also has all torque settings for re-fitment. If hydraulic tensioner is leaking, bin it. You don't give milage for car, but if it is high, you might consider changing the water pump at the same time. I have seen new belts knocking out the water pump bearings with in a few weeks. It's not technically hard to do, more time consuming i would say.Good Luck.

[toyotaavensis]

hi,

i believe your car doesn't have a cam belt, it has a timing chain which should not need changing and should last the life of the car.

mark.

[moonstone mart]

hi,

i believe your car doesn't have a cam belt, it has a timing chain which should not need changing and should last the life of the car.

mark.

2003 model will be belt driven diesel - no doubt about it.

Pretty easy to change, just take your time and i think been mentioned above you may want to change the water pump at the same time as i have changed a few belts on these and most of the pumps have been leaking.

Mart.