EPnick22 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I havnt had a chance to have a look but how do i go about changing my timing belt and tensioner? Ive been told i need to drop the engine out? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
melon Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 (edited) LOL no you do not need to remove the engine!!!! Who told you that?! Edited June 26, 2013 by melon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EPnick22 Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 a couple people O_o Ive only ever had the cambelt cover off to give a coat of paint, never really paid much attention Quote Link to post Share on other sites
melon Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 (edited) http://www.toyotagtturbo.com/forums/showwiki.php?title=Timing+belt+and+water+pump+replacement Follow this mate, only need to be able to get good access really Edited June 26, 2013 by melon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EPnick22 Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 So Ive basically got to take half the car apart xD the guy who had the car about 2 years or so ago said he changed it but sometimes people just say things so was tempted to change it incase! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
melon Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 (edited) I think you check the tension by seeing if you can only twist it 90degrees, anymore & it needs changing. Or if its obv worn. Every 60k or 5 years I think is the rough guideHowever, i might be talking shit- my engines jever last long enough for me to change one! Check the wiki sections or wait for another reply... Edited June 26, 2013 by melon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EPnick22 Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 awww man, how comes you go through engines like that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Notorious_C_A_T Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 That's my guide from back in the day Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flaminsam Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Im sure I read somewhere that starlet gt turbo cambelts need changing every 60000kms or two years :-S. Bit like the oil needs changing every 3000miles and then do oil and filter every 6000 miles? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
melon Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Im sure I read somewhere that starlet gt turbo cambelts need changing every 60000kms or two years :-S. Bit like the oil needs changing every 3000miles and then do oil and filter every 6000 miles? Might be every two years... ive got no idea Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EPnick22 Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 i found out from the guy who owned the car 2 years ago that it was changed with tensioner etc so should be fine for the time being Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AdamB Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Doesn't really matter, they are non-interference engines, so if the belt snaps just time the engine back up and whack a new belt on Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EPnick22 Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 what would happen if it snapped while i was driving? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AdamB Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Nothing, their non-interference engines, meaning the valves have sufficient clearence to not hit the pistons. Although if the head has been skimmed this may change the clearence. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EPnick22 Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 i see, well I'll tell my dad that as he told me itd ruin my engine due to the pistons hitting the valves Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AdamB Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Nah mate they are a non-interference design engine, but like I say if the head has been skimmed or a thinner headgasket has been used this will reduce the clearence somewhat. Although I wouldn't recommend just driving until the belt snaps Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EPnick22 Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 There's no way of telling if its going to snap though is there? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
triple j Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Inspect the belt for fine cracks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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