5S-FE MK2 Non-Turbo Engine Things to replace with a timing belt job?

lmp9002002 · 11-22-2009, 12:00 PM

Ok, so my timing belt is going, and i've got a very low budget (about $130) to replace it and anything else i can. as long as i'm replacing the belt, is there anything else that i should replace? the motor has ~80-100k on it. I've heard to replace the idler/tensioner pulleys along with it.
Also, what's a good site to order all i need from? thanks in advance

Ben · 11-22-2009, 01:11 PM

Idler/tensioner pulleys, water pump, cam and crank seals. Aaron at Lithia Toyota (a board sponsor) can get you great prices on Toyota parts.

lmp9002002 · 11-24-2009, 11:46 PM

Thanks!

SW20jiro · 08-15-2010, 09:58 PM

So there is no need to mess with anything on the oil pump or its gear right? (if no leaks-or oil pressure issue)
Also, the idler/tensioner are 2 parts - a piston like thing and a pulley right? I am trying to gather the items to do a timing belt change on the new MR2 I got, its been a while and I don`t have a Toyota Technocraft down the street anymore.

oh and I almost forgot, to reinstall the cyl-head, you would order the ARP `head` stud kit correct? not the main stud kit. Will do some work there as well...

Thanks for any info.

ShackC · 08-16-2010, 12:13 AM

There are two different pulleys, the tensioner, which is a pulley and the tensioner itself +a spring, the other is just a pulley which i believe runs the oil-pump, the others are the crank pulley, water pump and cam gear. Id check the two pulleys, check out all the other moving parts around and stationary parts for damage, leaks or anything. Thermostat too since it'll be easily accesable. There will be two O-rings to replace, and a small gasket that need to be replaced just for you pulling the parts.

I have learned a valuable lesson with my rebuild if you're doing it, do it right the first time.

And yes with the ARP kit.

Im thinking youre working on a 5s, hopefully.

Check your valve clearances, see what shape the cylinders are in and clean the pistons asmap, replace the head gasket of course studs need to be replaced every time they are removed, but some people have success not replacing them.

TomsMR2 · 08-16-2010, 02:49 AM

id very strongly suggest not using head studs on a 5sfe. use TTY head bolts.

SW20jiro · 08-16-2010, 03:10 AM

tis a 3sgte with a blown Ct26. no 5sfe or whatever its called here. I reused my studs last time on my rev3 motor, but it only had like 90,000km. Plus no one in japan orders ARP studs, or anything else, unless your a pro-shop or somethin. too much tax.

however this rev2 motor is super old. and it needs all the loving it can get or i fear it will not cooperate with me down the road and blow another coolant hose or something worse!

had a little too much rum tonight, The Expendables was a entertaining movie by the way! *hick* Should take the kids to go see it, RoR.

11-22-2009, 12:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
lmp9002002 Cage Fighter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 252 Thanks: 6 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Things to replace with a timing belt job? Ok, so my timing belt is going, and i've got a very low budget (about $130) to replace it and anything else i can. as long as i'm replacing the belt, is there anything else that i should replace? the motor has ~80-100k on it. I've heard to replace the idler/tensioner pulleys along with it. Also, what's a good site to order all i need from? thanks in advance

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SW20jiro Project Dyno-Damage Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A hidden village near Willow Springs Raceway Posts: 309 Thanks: 23 Thanked 25 Times in 14 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	So there is no need to mess with anything on the oil pump or its gear right? (if no leaks-or oil pressure issue) Also, the idler/tensioner are 2 parts - a piston like thing and a pulley right? I am trying to gather the items to do a timing belt change on the new MR2 I got, its been a while and I don`t have a Toyota Technocraft down the street anymore. oh and I almost forgot, to reinstall the cyl-head, you would order the ARP `head` stud kit correct? not the main stud kit. Will do some work there as well... Thanks for any info. Last edited by SW20jiro; 08-15-2010 at 10:02 PM.. Reason: forgot to add more stuff=P

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11-22-2009, 01:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ben Same In The End Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oceanside, CA / Reno, NV Posts: 4,274 Thanks: 20 Thanked 309 Times in 284 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (16/100% )	Idler/tensioner pulleys, water pump, cam and crank seals. Aaron at Lithia Toyota (a board sponsor) can get you great prices on Toyota parts.

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lmp9002002 Cage Fighter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 252 Thanks: 6 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Thanks!

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ShackC Shut up&enjoy the ride Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern Cali. Posts: 924 Thanks: 47 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	There are two different pulleys, the tensioner, which is a pulley and the tensioner itself +a spring, the other is just a pulley which i believe runs the oil-pump, the others are the crank pulley, water pump and cam gear. Id check the two pulleys, check out all the other moving parts around and stationary parts for damage, leaks or anything. Thermostat too since it'll be easily accesable. There will be two O-rings to replace, and a small gasket that need to be replaced just for you pulling the parts. I have learned a valuable lesson with my rebuild if you're doing it, do it right the first time. And yes with the ARP kit. Im thinking youre working on a 5s, hopefully. Check your valve clearances, see what shape the cylinders are in and clean the pistons asmap, replace the head gasket of course studs need to be replaced every time they are removed, but some people have success not replacing them.

08-16-2010, 03:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
SW20jiro Project Dyno-Damage Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A hidden village near Willow Springs Raceway Posts: 309 Thanks: 23 Thanked 25 Times in 14 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	tis a 3sgte with a blown Ct26. no 5sfe or whatever its called here. I reused my studs last time on my rev3 motor, but it only had like 90,000km. Plus no one in japan orders ARP studs, or anything else, unless your a pro-shop or somethin. too much tax. however this rev2 motor is super old. and it needs all the loving it can get or i fear it will not cooperate with me down the road and blow another coolant hose or something worse! had a little too much rum tonight, The Expendables was a entertaining movie by the way! hick Should take the kids to go see it, RoR.