First Post ! Gen 7 Help

July 25, 2007

Hi , I own a 2002 Gen 7 Celica (140 )

getting the now almost expected belt tensioner engine noise...

any gen 7 owners had this carried out by a garage....if so how much folding does it cost?

Has anyone tried to correct this issue themselves..?

Apologies to board Guru's if this has been asked a zillion times Im just getting used to the TOC board thanks

July 25, 2007

No need to apologise mate, every forum takes a bit of getting used to !

Welcome aboard anyway.

No idea myself if anyone has done this themselves, but as far as professionally goes it's usually a case of ringing round for prices. These can differ wildly depending on who you ring.

Good luck

Rich

July 26, 2007

Can't really help but welcome to TOC, it's always great to see such a new member supporting the club, well done for that :thumbsup:

July 26, 2007

Thanks for the welcomes...good to be a member

July 26, 2007

Hi , I own a 2002 Gen 7 Celica (140 )
getting the now almost expected belt tensioner engine noise...
any gen 7 owners had this carried out by a garage....if so how much folding does it cost?
Has anyone tried to correct this issue themselves..?
Apologies to board Guru's if this has been asked a zillion times Im just getting used to the TOC board thanks

Well I Have the same issue, got a belt from Mr T, cost me 50 euro incl vat. Im sure you could get one somewhere else for cheaper. Havent got around to changing it yet but here is a guide i found for changing it, sounds simple enough:

http://www.celica-club.co.uk/wiki/index.php/140_VVTI_G7

There is another thread on this forum about it:

http://toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=67895

Hope this is of help!

July 31, 2007

Mr Toyota Quoted me 150 to change the belt. if that wasn't the problem it would cost a further £150 to change the pre-tensioner. Im expecting to try fitting the new belt some point today, although im nervous cause i have to travel back to work tonight hehe. The step by step guide in the link above is very comprehensive though. i dont anticipate any troubles.