Does Lexus GS have timing belt or chain?
The Lexus GS300 has a timing chain instead of a timing belt.
Does Lexus have timing belt or chain?
As we’ve said, most modern Lexus models make use of a timing chain rather than a timing belt.
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.
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.
How much does it cost to change timing belt?
If you are the original owner continue to pile up miles at the current rate, that could be another five or six years. But, of course, if the timing belt system does fail, the dealer gets to charge you $5,000 to $10,000 when the engine valves get friendly with the pistons.
When to change the timing belt on a Lexus?
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? Most likely due to statistical data gathered over the years telling them the 6 years was overkill. This is just my opinion of course.
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.
When to change timing belt ( age or miles )?
If that part freezes up, its bye-bye belt, instantly. 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?
What happens if the timing belt goes bad?
But, of course, if the timing belt system does fail, the dealer gets to charge you $5,000 to $10,000 when the engine valves get friendly with the pistons. Imagine you are a Lexus engineer and the boss asked you to estimate how long the timing belt is going to last.