96 Prado 3.0lt Td T-belt Replacement

[radioman]

Hi

I need to replace the timing belt on this truck, it has the

1kz-te engine.

Any info or pics on how to do this job would be very greatfull

TIA

Howard

[bartholdy]

Changing the belt is straightforward. You are best to remove the tensioner then close it up, slowly, in a vice until the pin holes are aligned. Insert a small allen key and release it from the vice and refit it. pull out the allen key once the new belt is in place. The drive 'cogs' are marked but I suggest you add your own marks before taking the old belt off. You MUST get it tooth perfect as far as the relevant positions of the cogs are concerned.

Now the clever bit that I learn't on this forum as to how to reset the timing belt warning light on the dash. You will need to remove the instrument pod and get to the back of the main speedo pcb. On the pcb you will find an area, best decribed as a figure of eight, with a screw in one side of it. Remove the screw and place it in the other hole and reassemble. The warning light will go out. No! I did not believe it either but it worked for me. I may have a picture of the pcb if you need it.

Regards, David Chapman