Landcruiser V8 timing belt change???

Submitted: Friday, Apr 23, 2010 at 20:59

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gazza414

I have a 2005 V8 and it has just clocked up 150,000kms..which as per the service book requires the timing belts to be changed.

Just wondering if anyone has done this themselves and if they changed the tensioners at the same time?

thanks in advance

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Reply By: Member - Toyocrusa (NSW) - Friday, Apr 23, 2010 at 21:10

Friday, Apr 23, 2010 at 21:10

Hi.I have done one about 12mths ago. Never changed the tensioner or guide pulleys as they were fine. I did change the waterpump though as there were traces of coolant. Took about 8 hours if I remember correctly. Regards,Bob.

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Follow Up By: gazza414 - Friday, Apr 23, 2010 at 21:45

Friday, Apr 23, 2010 at 21:45

thanks Bob, did you need a workshop manual for guidance?..what is the cost of the belts?

thanks

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Follow Up By: Member - Toyocrusa (NSW) - Monday, Apr 26, 2010 at 13:25

Monday, Apr 26, 2010 at 13:25

Sorry. Been away for the weekend. If you are fairly proficient at this sort of thing it is fairly straight forward. Maybe set the engine on no1 top dead centre and take note of where the timing marks align. The new belt has white lines for alignment on it if you use a genuine belt. Lay every thing out in order of removal and fit back in reverse. Lay out bolts to the position they came from is another tip. Make sure every thing is clean. Maybe check on the Lcool site as well wouldn't hurt. I think the belt was around the $150 if I remember correctly. Hope that helps. Bob.

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Reply By: Baz&Pud (Tassie) - Saturday, Apr 24, 2010 at 14:59

Saturday, Apr 24, 2010 at 14:59

Hi yu gazza414
We had our timing belt done couple months back, i'm no mechanic when it comes to that sort of operation, so had our mechanic do the job.
Replaced timing belt, water pump, and did the 150000 service, cost a bit though.
Have tossed the account in so can't tell you how much the belt was.
Cheers
Baz