When should the timing belt be changed on a Lexus ls430?
60,000 to 100,000 miles
Timing belts are replaced as part of scheduled maintenance, usually every 60,000 to 100,000 miles.
How much does it cost to do a timing belt change?
If your timing belt is in need of replacement, you can expect that service to cost anywhere from $300 up to $500. Because the timing belt is not easily reachable on many vehicles there is a good bit of disassembly and reassembly needed to get to the belt. Economy cars with smaller engines require less labor.
Should I replace the water pump at the same time as the timing belt?
If that is the case, then it is advisable to replace the water pump & auxiliary drive belt at the same time as the timing belt while the mechanic has access to all the parts. Once the timing belt is removed, it is only a matter of loosening a few more bolts and screws to change the water pump as well.
How long does it take to change timing belt?
Changing a timing belt and water pump can take anywhere from 1-3 hours depending on your skill level, so make sure you have the time and space to complete the job. Do the following before you start: Jack up the front of the car so you can access the undercarriage beneath the engine.
How do you replace the timing belt on a Toyota Camry?
Before you remove the timing belt, you will have to line up the crank and camshaft positions to TDC or the 12:00 position. Replace the crankshaft bolt without the pulley and crank it until the marks like up to the TDC position. They are difficult to see at first, but they are marked.
What happens if the timing belt fails on a Porsche Cayman?
And if the timing belt fails, whether due to simple age, or the failure of a tension pulley or bearing, the water pump will likely fail along with it. Also, as with the Porsche Cayman’s RMS, the water pump isn’t easy to get at. In fact, ClickMechanic and NAPA explain, you can’t get at the water pump without first exposing the timing belt.