Concerning timing belts and water pump for a 1991 Camry 2 liter automatic with
zenmam wrote:
================= Depends how far you want to go. (not sure if I intend that pun or not) :?) Since this is something that is planned, I usually do all related items to keep the car in top condition. spark plugs, valve cover gasket, ck. valve clearances, replace spark plug tube seals, replace distributor O ring, ck. spark plug wires and replace with cap and rotor if needed, thermostat, PCV valve and grommet (while the valve cover is off to avoid broken pieces falling inside), gas cap, coolant, transmission and differential fluid, brake fluid, ck. battery level and state of charge, replace accessory drive belts, for peace of mind I would also replace the idler and tensioner bearings, but you could check first for smooth quiet turning by hand, replace engine oil seals: crankshaft oil seal, oil pump oil seal and O ring, camshaft oil seal, (that one is sort of optional because the cam turns at half speed and is easiest replaced with a special tool to press in near limited clearance from the strut tower), ck. chassis mounting bolt torque, ck. alternator brushes, replace if needed, change power steering fluid, ck brakes, ck ball joints, ck steering free play. BTW, I use all Toyota parts. I shopped the parts list on the Internet and found an out of state dealer with excellent service and reasonable prices, then subsequently simply leveled with the local parts manager and he will usually match their prices especially when I'm ordering more than a few parts. With Toyota parts you're getting an exact replacement. For the few dollars extra, I often replace the fasteners, too. Wish I'd changed the water pump bolts last time, but will get them next time. There was a small amount of corrosion on some of them, and it is a lot easier to replace them early than deal with removing them if they break - like on my '77 Toyota truck - took lots of soaking in Kroil, and lots of patience.
I listed the following the a 5SFE earlier. Typically a timing belt job should include them. Of course, there are other maintenance items performed accordingly.
rockauto.com doesn't list the Airtex water pump, but they carry the Aisin which also makes the OEM pump. The local NAPA store carries the Airtex with lifetime warranty and that's where I get my water pumps.
Follow the instructions to the letter when changing the timing belt. There is a brief instruction sheet included with each Gates timing kit.
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