Timing belt change

clementine · 3rd May 2008, 12:11 PM

The "T-BELT" orange warning light came on yesterday in my Toyota Dyna as soon as it hit the 200,000km mark.
I wondered if this was normal and it is a reminder that the Timing belt is due for renewal, or does it mean there is a problem with it right now?

I am aware that there are a few mechanics on this forum so would be glad of any advise.

I also spotted this tip and wondered if anyone else had done a T-Belt change this way:

"There is a trick if you don't see any timing marks as follows:
Strip engine covers etc to the point where the timing belt can be removed.
Remove glow plugs, to enable the engine to be turned by hand.
WITHOUT removing the old belt cut it LENGTHWAYS using a craft knife (by carefully turning the engine by hand), you will then have in effect two half-width belts still on the drive wheels.
CAREFULLY remove the OUTER half belt and replace it with the new belt (which initally will only go on half way)
Then carefully remove the INNER half-belt (you will need to cut across it)
Then by gently turning the engine by hand feed the new belt fully on to the timing gears.......HeyPresto job done!
The idler can be carefully replaced with the new belt in situ."
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newguy18 · 5th May 2008, 06:59 PM

That just means its do for replacement,you would know if there was trouble with your timing belt.Removing it is easy just get part of it on the pulley's lip and turn the pulley by hand and it just slides off,gettting it on can be a pita.if you timing marks are gone someone would have to have ground them off.

clementine · 6th May 2008, 04:25 AM

Cheers Bill,

What d'ya think of the way of replacing the timing belt described above?

Have you heard of it before?

Sounds good to me but maybe I'm missing something

newguy18 · 6th May 2008, 05:48 AM

never heard of it being done that way before.i always just cut the old one,lined up the timimng marks and installed the new belt.

3rd May 2008, 12:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
clementine Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Portugal Posts: 252	Timing belt change The "T-BELT" orange warning light came on yesterday in my Toyota Dyna as soon as it hit the 200,000km mark. I wondered if this was normal and it is a reminder that the Timing belt is due for renewal, or does it mean there is a problem with it right now? I am aware that there are a few mechanics on this forum so would be glad of any advise. I also spotted this tip and wondered if anyone else had done a T-Belt change this way: "There is a trick if you don't see any timing marks as follows: Strip engine covers etc to the point where the timing belt can be removed. Remove glow plugs, to enable the engine to be turned by hand. WITHOUT removing the old belt cut it LENGTHWAYS using a craft knife (by carefully turning the engine by hand), you will then have in effect two half-width belts still on the drive wheels. CAREFULLY remove the OUTER half belt and replace it with the new belt (which initally will only go on half way) Then carefully remove the INNER half-belt (you will need to cut across it) Then by gently turning the engine by hand feed the new belt fully on to the timing gears.......HeyPresto job done! The idler can be carefully replaced with the new belt in situ." __________________ __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons - for you are crunchy and taste of chicken! Builder in Central Portugal

5th May 2008, 06:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
newguy18 Tree World Icon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,188	Re: Timing belt change That just means its do for replacement,you would know if there was trouble with your timing belt.Removing it is easy just get part of it on the pulley's lip and turn the pulley by hand and it just slides off,gettting it on can be a pita.if you timing marks are gone someone would have to have ground them off. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related Last edited by newguy18 : 6th May 2008 at 05:48 AM. Reason: spelling for the millionth time.

6th May 2008, 04:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
clementine Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Portugal Posts: 252	Re: Timing belt change Cheers Bill, What d'ya think of the way of replacing the timing belt described above? Have you heard of it before? Sounds good to me but maybe I'm missing something __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons - for you are crunchy and taste of chicken! Builder in Central Portugal

6th May 2008, 05:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
newguy18 Tree World Icon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,188	Re: Timing belt change never heard of it being done that way before.i always just cut the old one,lined up the timimng marks and installed the new belt. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

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