I am glad I found your video after 2 days of trying to get mine timed and installed correctly. Your method of installation is the only way I found that actually worked.
Had this noise on my 2007 Toyota Highlander 3.3 after belt, water pump, idler, tensioner. I replaced the Mitsuboshi belt that came in the kit, with a Toyto OEM belt. Several hundred miles, so far so good!
I've been watching video after video after video and it was about ready to set my car on fire until I saw this one thank you so much for showing how to get out the stupid tensioner thing bro you saved my life
Nice aluminum repair! I often questioned the strength of alumiweld rods because it’s more like brazing. But it looks very strong on your aluminum weld. Nice job.
Independent shop wants $1,307 to do this (along with cam & crank seals). Thinking of doing it myself if I am successful at doing the spark plugs and ignition coils.
Just watched almost the same engine work but on a Lexus RX400h. This was done on the Rainman Ray Repairs UA-cam channel. It also reminds me of doing this on a PT Cruiser. All the same stuff has to come off, but one of the brackets requires jacking the engine up and down to get the long bolts out without hitting the frame.
Not a mechanic. Did all of my own suspension on my Camry this past summer. Looking to buy a 2004 Sienna and thought i'd just do the timing belt right away. Man this looks liek a nightmare lol
Should have used an AISIN kit and you would not have had to redo it so soon, cost a little more but what did it cost you to redo the job. AISIN is the OE water pump company for Toyotas, and it includes a Mitsuboshi belt which is OE plus Toyo, NTN tensioners are OEM that come in the kit. Nothing wrong with Gates for something but not for a Toyota timing kit. Good job on hitting your timing marks most people miss turning the crank back one tooth to make it align right.
My question would be did you use genuine Toyota parts for all the work you’ve done on your Sienna?! More important in Toyota and Lexus than most American vehicles.
I was kind of wondering if the bolts on that cover could be loosened through the slots in the camshaft gears and then just moved far enough for the water pump to slip out from under it and not require the removal of any camshaft gears.
Late reply but yes you can. I just did it on 05 Lexus ES330 with same engine--in fact you can just loosen the bolts that are not behind the cam sprockets and gently pry the backing plate forward.
@@Ionlyexistpardner. yes, but in this case its not loose, its perfectly installed its just the belt itself, this 3.0 and 3.3 engine only wants oem belts
I am glad I found your video after 2 days of trying to get mine timed and installed correctly. Your method of installation is the only way I found that actually worked.
This was a great job, Kenny. So much good information. Number one lesson...only use OEM on a job like this. Unless you like doing jobs multiple times.
Had this noise on my 2007 Toyota Highlander 3.3 after belt, water pump, idler, tensioner. I replaced the Mitsuboshi belt that came in the kit, with a Toyto OEM belt. Several hundred miles, so far so good!
Quick tip the mitsuboshi is the original manufacturer so running that belt you won't have any problems!
Nice detail tips. Love the brake line tip for the shoulder bolts issues.
I've been watching video after video after video and it was about ready to set my car on fire until I saw this one thank you so much for showing how to get out the stupid tensioner thing bro you saved my life
Glad I could help. Thanks for watching & keep wrenching
I learned something about timing cover bolts today.👍
Nice aluminum repair! I often questioned the strength of alumiweld rods because it’s more like brazing. But it looks very strong on your aluminum weld. Nice job.
Nice detail on the ccw rotation to get the timing marks correct. I remember doing a Sebring and it was perplexing when it kept going off by one tooth
Napa sells those Toyota side mount brackets with the two long bolts for less than $50. The bolts seize in them all the time.
I was unaware of that . I'll have to check into that . Thanks for the info !!
a mans got to do what he's got to do .
I like the zip tie!
Tx Kenny! Very informative video. Personally, I always put a little grease on the threads to prevent galvanic corrosion. Cheers!
Independent shop wants $1,307 to do this (along with cam & crank seals). Thinking of doing it myself if I am successful at doing the spark plugs and ignition coils.
Just watched almost the same engine work but on a Lexus RX400h. This was done on the Rainman Ray Repairs UA-cam channel. It also reminds me of doing this on a PT Cruiser. All the same stuff has to come off, but one of the brackets requires jacking the engine up and down to get the long bolts out without hitting the frame.
So much to learn in this video.
Not a mechanic. Did all of my own suspension on my Camry this past summer. Looking to buy a 2004 Sienna and thought i'd just do the timing belt right away. Man this looks liek a nightmare lol
Should have used an AISIN kit and you would not have had to redo it so soon, cost a little more but what did it cost you to redo the job. AISIN is the OE water pump company for Toyotas, and it includes a Mitsuboshi belt which is OE plus Toyo, NTN tensioners are OEM that come in the kit. Nothing wrong with Gates for something but not for a Toyota timing kit. Good job on hitting your timing marks most people miss turning the crank back one tooth to make it align right.
Good stuff!
Thank you very much my brother for your help.
7:17 They have those at pick n pull.
I found out that the parts stores can get them also . Closest Pick n Pull is an hour from me
A little Allen wrench is good for holding the tensioner
My question would be did you use genuine Toyota parts for all the work you’ve done on your Sienna?! More important in Toyota and Lexus than most American vehicles.
Not necessary to line up crank pulley timing marks. All reference lines for lining up timing belt are found on engine and cam covers.
10:36 crack me up.
Thanks for the great efforts.. Is this the same engine as the 2007 Toyota Hilander, six cylinder 3/3 four 4 wd
Yes. Thanks for watching & keep wrenching 🔧
I have the problem new aisin kits 2 years ago and making noise when car warm up
I was kind of wondering if the bolts on that cover could be loosened through the slots in the camshaft gears and then just moved far enough for the water pump to slip out from under it and not require the removal of any camshaft gears.
Late reply but yes you can. I just did it on 05 Lexus ES330 with same engine--in fact you can just loosen the bolts that are not behind the cam sprockets and gently pry the backing plate forward.
Why didnt you record the audio so we know what the sound is to compare to our noise.
I will do that next time. Thanks for your comment & watching the channel. Keep wrenching 🔧
I need to ask u some ?if u don't mind I have the same van changed everything fine now no start
Does it hurt the water pump running it without antifreeze?
bro my rx330 making noise to after replacing belt and water pump, i only heard the noise when car warms up,
I would definitely try and figure out where the noise is coming from. Last thing you want is the belt breaking
Sounds like a pulley?
@@Ionlyexistpardner. its the belt, i replaced it with OEM
@@vplacio when belt are loose they make noise too.
@@Ionlyexistpardner. yes, but in this case its not loose, its perfectly installed its just the belt itself, this 3.0 and 3.3 engine only wants oem belts
If the cheaper pullers work just fine why do you have the snap-on?? I suspect the cheaper ones stink.
What year and model of your car
Well at least it's not a 3.5 2GR-FE. You'd have to drop the engine for timing chain work.
NEVER !! EVER RUN A WATER PUMP DRY WITH NO COOLANT. it's spinning Faster than the crank. The seal will get hot almost instantly and get damaged.
Buy a new mount dont be cheap
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