How much does a Cambelt and waterpump cost?
The average cost of a water pump and timing belt replacement in the UK is £369. The price can vary, though, with anything from £210 to £620.
How do you change the water pump on a Lexus LS400?
Use a strong screwdriver or pry bar between the water pump and cylinder block to pry it off, be careful not to damage the block. Clean all the old sealant, grease, coolant, and dirt off the cylinder block. Here’s what it will look like with the water pump removed and everything cleaned up. 29) Replace the O-ring on the water by-pass pipe.
Where is the timing belt on a Lexus LS400?
41) Check to make sure the timing marks on both camshaft timing pulleys line up with the marks on the engine (white marks), then pull on the belt and install it onto the LH camshaft timing pulley. The “L-CAM” line on the timing belt should run right in between the marks.
What’s the correct timing for a Lexus water pump?
One is a dot and other is a upside-down U. Your goal is to align the DOT at the bottom position. Basically it will be at the 6 O’clock position. Once you align the crank timing pulley to 6 O’clock then now you are ready to adjust the cam pulley to the proper position. There are two cam pulleys and they are different.
What’s the cheapest way to replace a Toyota water pump?
The cheapest and fastest was would be the “Old School” method. Yes, that is right ” No school like the Old School” I put the 22mm socket with a wrench and placed it in a loosen position. I placed the handle next to the frame in the passenger side and crank the starter. I am using the starter power to turn the bolt.
Use a strong screwdriver or pry bar between the water pump and cylinder block to pry it off, be careful not to damage the block. Clean all the old sealant, grease, coolant, and dirt off the cylinder block. Here’s what it will look like with the water pump removed and everything cleaned up. 29) Replace the O-ring on the water by-pass pipe.
When to replace timing belt on Lexus 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. I am supprised that someone at a Lexus dealership would tell you to wait until 90,000 miles.
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.
How often should I change the coolant in my Lexus?
You should have the coolant changed every 3-5 yrs to keep the pump seals happy. I notice that the newer Lexus schedule calls for the timing belt to be changed @ 90k miles or 108 months (9 years), whichever comes first. I wonder why they changed the time schedule?