Timing Belt Question, Special tool needed? Options

[Brightside]

I'm trying to determine if I need any special tools to replace the timing belt on my 7afe.

I did a little digging and found the pdf's for the tech manual & they show a special tool when you remove the belt. Is it really needed?

EDIT: It's called "SST" & it is pictured for the crankshaft pulley removal. Is this just a pulley puller? END EDIT

Also, I'm assuming I need to get a new belt & idler pulley, a new valve cover gasket, and a new water pump/gasket. Did I miss anything? I'm assuming Toyota parts are the way to go, right?

Sorry for all the questions, but I'm new to Celicas. Thanks!

This post has been edited by Brightside: Mar 20, 2008 - 9:30 AM

[Jeunesse]

I think you also need a timing gun...

[scothaniel]

For the pulley tool, a standard Harmonic Balancer Puller is all you need, along with a good high-torque impact wrench to remove the bolt that holds it on.

[Brightside]

For the pulley tool, a standard Harmonic Balancer Puller is all you need, along with a good high-torque impact wrench to remove the bolt that holds it on.

Good, thanks. I've got all those things + a timing light. Can you even adjust the timing at the distributor on these cars? I thought that was flashed onto the ecm & controlled by the crankshaft position sensor. I dunno.

On a side note - the Toyota parts counter didn't have any of the parts I needed (timing belt kit, various gaskets, and the water pump) and their price was $250 HIGHER than Napa (I'll take my chances on a car with 200k on the clock). The water pump alone was $121 vs. $59. Yikes.

This post has been edited by Brightside: Mar 20, 2008 - 1:45 PM

[scothaniel]

Nope, timing is still distributor based (at least on the 5S and 3S motors).

For Toyota parts at good prices, check with Greg @ Metro Toyota www.toyotapart.com or Jeff @ Champion Toyota http://www.toyotaworld.com.

[Brightside]

How do I hold the crankshaft pulley still in order to break loose the crankshaft bolt? Is there some special tool or holder?

On a small block chevy, I've always crammed a screwdriver in there - that's not an option on the Toyota...

[scothaniel]

Thats where the high torque impact comes in!

[Brightside]

Thats where the high torque impact comes in!

Apparently, mine doesn't have enough torque (like my 200k 7AFE - LOL!).

I ended up making a tool this weekend. I welded two tabs onto a piece of 3/16" bar stock (at about 45* angles) and spaced them so that they would grip the webbing of the balancer. I left the bar stock long enough (about 20") so that the tool would brace itself against the garage floor as I turned the crankshaft bolt. Problem solved. The same tool worked great to re-install the bolt.

Thanks for help - I drove the car to work this morning.

This post has been edited by Brightside: Mar 31, 2008 - 7:42 AM

[alltracman78]

Nope, timing is still distributor based (at least on the 5S and 3S motors).

Even though it has a dist, timing is still fixed, as long as it's a 96 ^ Because of OBDII [US spec].