Avensis Timing Belt

[choppy101]

Hi,

Any one got any info on changing the belt with pics and instructions etc as my d4d is ready for the change

[igormus]

Hi,

Any one got any info on changing the belt with pics and instructions etc as my d4d is ready for the change

hello

such job to be performed by a reliable garage - otherwise you'll face to another problems with lose of power etc.

cheers/Igor

[buzlby]

Hi Choppy

I'd have to disagree, its not impossible to change the belt yourself - I've done it

BUT

The crankshaft pulley bolt has to be tightened to 180nm, and space is limited, so unless you have some top spec tools, leave it to a garage.

Although you should also replace the idle wheel and tensioner at the same time, when I did mine and replaced them, there was no discernable wear

You will save a fortune over main dealer rates though

Cheers

Buzlby

[choppy101]

Hi Choppy

I'd have to disagree, its not impossible to change the belt yourself - I've done it

BUT

The crankshaft pulley bolt has to be tightened to 180nm, and space is limited, so unless you have some top spec tools, leave it to a garage.

Although you should also replace the idle wheel and tensioner at the same time, when I did mine and replaced them, there was no discernable wear

You will save a fortune over main dealer rates though

Cheers

Buzlby

Doing the job is not the problem but there is no manuals anywhere,I'm ok to do the work just need the sequence etc

[Beagh1958]

To choppy 101. As suggested by other postings you really need to know what your doing to change belt, as engine is a INTERFERENCE engine & as such any incorrect fitting of belt will result in series damage to your engine.

If your prepared to go a head you will need as follows a engine jack, axle stand, torque wrench, air impact gun or Battery impact gun & loctite. Bottom pulley has to be removed via puller. Pulley located via woodruff key & is very tight, you need a good quality pulley incase it slips which can then break ribs on pulley ie: trip to Mr T for new pulley.

I can send you the complete paperwork showing method to change belt with full diagrams giving you all the info you require. But do keep in mind above postings, because any slip up a tall will result in series damage to your engine. Also keep in mind you may find problems you had not counted for before stripping engine, for instance when changing my belt I noticed water pump had a slight weep ( false economy not to change at same time) also the water pump is alarge item that holds high pressure pump in position. Think hard about carrying out job yourself, it's not as straight forward as people may think.

Not a problem if you do them for a living. Contact me via private message if you are still going to go a head with job & I will supply you with required data.

[Beagh1958]

To choppy101. Please see private message, if you are happy to have contact via suggestion in message please let me know. If not, no problem I will have to figure out how to upload required info. Regards, Beagh1958.

[toymotorowner]

To choppy101. Please see private message, if you are happy to have contact via suggestion in message please let me know. If not, no problem I will have to figure out how to upload required info. Regards, Beagh1958.

Hi

Is it possible for me to have a copy of your timing belt instructions please?

Also I have a problem with water getting into the drivers side rear footwell, Any ideas as to where to look?

[Beagh1958]

To toymotorowner & choppy101, PM me your email address & i shall forward all required info. But keep in mind my previous posting, nothing personal but it is not as easy as you might think (unless you have mechanical background) i will supply all details to carry out job. Any deviation away from this is down to yourselves. I will leave it with you, PM if you wish & it's down to you.

PS: With timing jobs only use original parts, belt, hydraulic adjuster no matter what the price.

[Beagh1958]

To toymotorowner, sorry forgot water in boot. Saloon or boot ? check around light seal & boot/hatchback seals. Old trick for checking seals (presuming that they are not perished) was to make a chalk mark around seal & use hose pipe to run water around potential trouble area, water will remove chalk at leak spot. Or have friend jump in boot while you run hose around ( that's a good use for an apprentice ) whilst he checks for leak with torch. Also make sure striker plate & lock catch are secure.

[Beagh1958]

To toymotorowner, did not check your posting properly as original posting by other forum user. As far as i am aware new 2.0 & 2.2 litre D4D engines are chain drive. So you have no belt to worry about & your water leak may well be covered by warranty.

[toymotorowner]

To toymotorowner, did not check your posting properly as original posting by other forum user. As far as i am aware new 2.0 & 2.2 litre D4D engines are chain drive. So you have no belt to worry about & your water leak may well be covered by warranty.

thanks for your help. I have the problem with the water leak in the rear footwell on an 2001 avensis hatchback that up to now I cant trace but it does seems to be damp around the side of the seat back. As I said it is a D4D and I dont know if it is a timing belt or a Chain, all I do know is it has a label saying that a belt was changed about 30,000 miles ago which is why I thought it was a belt. Any help If any one knows for sure please. Also I have a 2007 Avensis D4D hatchback that I would like to know if it has a belt or chain.

[Beagh1958]

If you have a 2.2 D4D then it is chain drive. And as far as i am aware later model 2.0 D4D is chain drive but i may stand corrected on 2.0 litre D4D, but 2.2 D4D is certainly chain driven.

[toymotorowner]

If you have a 2.2 D4D then it is chain drive. And as far as i am aware later model 2.0 D4D is chain drive but i may stand corrected on 2.0 litre D4D, but 2.2 D4D is certainly chain driven.

Hi thanks for your help, I have now found the leak and as you sugested it was the rear quaterlight seal, so that cured that little problem.

On the timing belt question I have found out that the 2 ltr and 2.2 petrol engine's have got chains, but on the D4D 2ltr and 2.2ltr diesel engines are most certainly belts and should be changed ever 60,000 miles or every 5 years which ever come sooner. I got that info from a toyota main agent so it should be correct, maybe.