How much does it cost to replace timing belt on Lexus LS430?
The average cost for a Lexus LS430 timing belt replacement is between $814 and $927. Labor costs are estimated between $431 and $544 while parts are priced at $383. Estimate does not include taxes and fees.
Where are the timing marks on a Lexus water pump?
The left cam pulley has double lips vs. the right cam pulley has single lip. The cam pulleys also has reference mark as L or R. U should mess them up. The two marks are clearly defined at the pictures below. The timing marks are located in front of the pulleys. The picture below on the left clearly show the timing reference marks.
Where are the reference points on the Lexus timing belt?
When u buy original timing belt from Lexus, the belt itself has three reference points. Here are the three reference points: Here is the tricky part and I will try to explain it very carefully. There are two marks on the crank timing pulley. One is a dot and other is a upside-down U.
Where is the timing trigger on a Toyota water pump?
The cam timing trigger is located at the rear of the pulley. Here is a picture of the Left Cam reference on the timing belt aligned with Left Cam pulley. If you can get all three marks in the proper position, then u can continue to install parts back.
The average cost for a Lexus LS430 timing belt replacement is between $814 and $927. Labor costs are estimated between $431 and $544 while parts are priced at $383. Estimate does not include taxes and fees.
Where is the timing trigger on a Lexus water pump?
The R (right) cam pulley should be in the position of 1 O’clock and the Left cam pulley should be in the 11 O’clock position. Please reference the pictures above. The second mark on the cam pulleys are the cam timing trigger. The picture on the lower right demonstrated that. Please ignore that mark. Don’t get confuse with it.
What to do if your Lexus timing belt gets stuck?
FYI, when you remove the two Distributor Caps, they might get stuck due to time. Use a flat screw driver and pry it out. When u buy original timing belt from Lexus, the belt itself has three reference points. Here are the three reference points: Here is the tricky part and I will try to explain it very carefully.
Do you need special tool to replace Lexus water pump?
Lexus mentioned about the special tool, but you would need at least 3 to 4 feet extension in order to have enough leverage. I also tried air gun and failed. The cheapest and fastest was would be the “Old School” method. Yes, that is right ” No school like the Old School”
Where can I get a timing belt replacement?
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Where are the teeth on the timing belt?
The teeth on the belt mesh with the crankshaft timing gear and camshaft timing gear. The belt is held tight by a tensioner to ensure the belt doesn’t skip a tooth, or “jump time.” The timing belt may turn an additional gear for the water pump.
When to change the timing belt on a LS400?
In every case it has been due to the failure of another part. The timing belt on my first LS400 was trashed in the mid-1990’s when the water pump seized at around 75,000 miles – which, of course, was just after the power train warranty had expired.
What causes a Toyota Lexus timing belt to break?
It’s not the timing belt that breaks. Much more often it is one of the ancillary parts – idlers, tensioner, water pump – that fails and takes out the timing belt. In fact, I’ve never heard of a Toyota or Lexus timing belt break due to wear. In every case it has been due to the failure of another part.