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

[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