Toyota Camry / Avalon 1MZ-FE Timing Belt, Water Pump, Seals & Pulleys Incl: Sienna/Solara/ES & RX300

Toyota Avalon 1995-2004 Lexus ES300 1994-2001
Camry 1994-2001 RX300 1999-2003
Highlander 2001-2003
Sienna 1998-2003
Solara 1999-2003
This video on a '97 Toyota Avalon 3.0L V6 1MZ-FE will show you how to replace the timing belt, water pump, idler pulley, tensioner pulley, camshaft seals and crankshaft seal. The customer's car had 169K miles and engine oil leakage was coming from below the right front wheel. This type of leakage usually points to worn camshaft seals. If the seals are not replaced, oil will eventually migrate to the belt which will weaken it and the belt will eventually snap. Replacement OE (original equipment) part brands: Mitsuboshi Timing Belt; Aisin Water Pump; Koyo and GMB or NTN Idler & Tensioner Pulleys; NSK? Seals.
Since I've done numerous MZ-FE belt replacements, at a moderate pace, I can complete this repair in under 5 hours with my tool set. For first time DIY at home mechanics, with the right tools, approximately 8 to 12 hours. You will see in this video I use powered electric impact tools. Using these tools increases my productivity by at least 50%. Some people have commented in my other videos that I'm running the risk of breaking/shearing off nuts and bolts using powered tools. It really doesn't matter if you're using mechanical or powered tools; if the nut/bolt is rust frozen, penetrating oil is not used and not using the technique of gradually loosening and tightening to work the nut/bolt loose, the bolt will shear off or the threads will strip.
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To perform this procedure on the 3MZFE engine, refer to these videos (Sienna & Camry 3MZFE):
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  • @jbeau72
    @jbeau72 Жыл бұрын

    I'm having a friend of mine backyard mechanic do this job. He's charging me $250 after watching this video. I think that's money well spent

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    Жыл бұрын

    Good deal! Use name brand parts and you'll be all set!

  • @SPOT305

    @SPOT305

    5 ай бұрын

    How's it holding up after a year? I'm planning on doing my 04 soon

  • @joelsmith4816
    @joelsmith48163 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely invaluable video. You don't realize how many people you've helped and money saved. For that I'm subscribed. Thanks.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the sub and support!

  • @zamiryi

    @zamiryi

    7 ай бұрын

    @@hardlymovingprosame here, thank you ! One question though - you didnt have to set the tdc or timing marks prior to removing the old belt ?

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    7 ай бұрын

    @zamiryi Thanks! TDC was set at the 4:30 video time mark

  • @golden.lights.twinkle2329
    @golden.lights.twinkle23292 жыл бұрын

    Just remember where everything goes so you put in back in the right place with the correct torques. Take lots of photos. This job costs around $900 at my local repair shops, half parts, half labor.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good to know.

  • @RobertSoboski71628

    @RobertSoboski71628

    5 ай бұрын

    2001. Toyota. Tu dra. Timing belt. Replacment

  • @ronbonora7872

    @ronbonora7872

    Ай бұрын

    it costs about $1500 for labor and parts to do this job!

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    29 күн бұрын

    Use to cost around $900. Takes me around 5 hours. @@ronbonora7872

  • @FapperDan
    @FapperDan3 жыл бұрын

    One thing that drove me nuts on this job was I thought the rear cam sprocket was installed backwards by mistake bc the flange is facing out on it but facing in on the front one. Came here to verify that it's on correctly. Great tip on the paint can tool as a seal remover! Thanks for the video mate!!

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @ray5961
    @ray5961Ай бұрын

    Thanks for the great video. Just completed a timing belt replacement on my girlfriend's ES300 - your video made the job go smoothly and saved me from having to work through it based off just the shop manual alone.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    Ай бұрын

    Nice work!

  • @ray5961

    @ray5961

    Ай бұрын

    @@hardlymovingpro Thanks! Just fired her up this afternoon - ran like a dream.

  • @TEHCANADIANBULL
    @TEHCANADIANBULL2 жыл бұрын

    Very good video! Great shots of the work done makes it very useful for helping those who are doing a timing belt replacement. One tip I would include is that when you take off the camshaft pulleys, using a chain wrench like you did will mark up the surface of the pulley a bit. An easy technique to avoid this is to cut a piece of the old timing belt off and wrap it around the camshaft pulley before removal. I found that there was enough room on my old belt between the marks I made for the rear camshaft pulley and the marks for the crankshaft so I could cut enough to wrap around the camshaft pulley but not lose my old marks. Also, I found that a 1-1/4" PVC pipe fit the camshaft seals well and was able to press them on with that. If you do use PVC for pressing the seals on, I would recommend taking the old camshaft seal and placing that on the end of the PVC that fits up against the new seal. That way, the old seal distributes the press force evenly on the new seal, and it is less likely to damage the new seal.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your post and sharing your experience.

  • @johnbraun1719
    @johnbraun17194 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you explained to your viewers about the cam pulleys being opposite from each other. Thanks again for getting back to me through the other video.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    4 жыл бұрын

    You bet

  • @alanfarias2923
    @alanfarias29233 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, the lighting was perfect I was able to see everything and the highlight points where fantastic. Your explanation was understandable. And most of not boring with a lot nonsense babbling. Thanks again for the help. I should be able to the job with very little setbacks.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks and good luck with the job!

  • @dojgman
    @dojgman3 жыл бұрын

    What a fabulous video! You rock! Couldn’t have done the job on our old ‘01 Avalon without your step-by-step expertise and common sense explanations! Your procedures for aligning the cam and crank timing marks were spot on! In another of your videos you encouraged the use of genuine replacement parts. Your are so right! Bought a “Genuine Toyota” timing belt kit on eBay. Replaced the cam seals, crank seal, “Aisin” water pump, “Koyo” idler pulley, “Koyo” tensioner pulley, Toyota thermostat. All seemed to be going well until it came time to install the “Toyota” timing belt. The timing mark for the rear cam was not marked properly....the gold line was marked directly on top of a belt tooth. Also, the marking for the crank sprocket was off by 5 3/8”. Suspicious, took timing belt and the two “Toyota” accessory belts to a Toyota dealership. The guy at the Parts Counter went into the stacks and brought out timing belt and accessory belts that fit our Avalon. The eBay kit timing belt was clearly mismarked. The construction and feel of all three of the eBay kit belts was clearly different than the Toyota dealership belts. Was clearly to see the eBay kit belts were counterfeit! On the the drive home decided that if the belts in the eBay kit were counterfeit, then it was likely that the other components were also likely to be counterfeit! Uninstalled all of the other components that came in the eBay kit. Ordered new components from Contitech and from Toyota dealerships that discount their Genuine Toyota parts. The job turned out successfully....learned a lot. Again, many thanks...Couldn’t have done it without you!

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great story and glad it all worked out for you! Contitech or Continental do make great parts.

  • @gwrider2146

    @gwrider2146

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aisin also has a timing belt kit and is a Toyota oem supplier. Yep, I also learned the hard way to avoid buying the "cheap" so called manufacturer OEM parts on Ebay, and even on Amazon. If you want OEM parts, only buy from the dealers and yes it will cost more (often ALOT more), even with the discounts many dealerships offer, but that is the price for getting the real parts I suppose.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    You said it!

  • @dojgman
    @dojgman2 жыл бұрын

    Would like to thank you again for your excellent, step-by-step video! You are an excellent teacher! Just completed the replacement of the timing belt, seals, pulleys, accessory belts, etc. on our ‘04 Avalon. The tools that you use: the 22mm Lisle high mass impact socket, the Lisle seal removal tool and the cam seal installation tool have all been excellent investments that made the job so much easier. The tips that you give to install the timing belt and remove the slack on the cam and crank sprockets before engaging the tensioner are invaluable! Eventually, would like to do the timing belt on our ‘05 Lexus LS430 (3UZ FE) 4.3L V8 engine. The current selection of on-line videos for this replacement are lacking in hands-on instruction compared to your fine videos. Would it be possible for you to tackle one of these engines and produce a video showing all of the steps? Keep up the great work and many thanks again for sharing your expertise! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your successful TB job! The belt and w/p replacement on the UZ-FE engines isn't difficult but more time consuming. What is a pain (that I haven't done yet on a customer's car) is the replacement of the cam seals. It requires the removal of the camshaft. A friend of mine with a 98 LS400 (under 200k miles) had a TB break because of leaking cam seals. The valves got bent since it's a interference engine. He swapped it out with a JDM engine he picked up for under $1,000.

  • @paulantonio740
    @paulantonio74029 күн бұрын

    Great video! I replaced everything on my 2002 Avalon with the Aisin kit plus cam & crank seals and thermostat. Discovered that whoever was down there before used cheap parts, including a non-OEM thermostat installed with form-a-gasket sealant. Water pump was missing 2 bolts. Anyway, after watching your video several times, completed job, and the 3.0 started up fine but after a few minutes noticed a bad leak from one of the cam seals. Ugh. Removed everything again except the water pump, replaced the leaking crank seal (more carefully this time), and now all is good with the Avalon. BTW, the tip regarding the slack on the crank sprocket was very helpful. Thanks HMP!

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    29 күн бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your repair experience using the video as a guide! Just a FYI: Another future possible oil leak source that may fool you as a camshaft seal leak can come from the oil pressure sensor. The sensor is on the left bank by the lower timing belt cover.

  • @cameronp5728
    @cameronp5728 Жыл бұрын

    lol that slack trick is only for the people who have gone through the pain and suffering of trying to align everything without moving the cogs. I learned that trick the first time I did a timing belt change on 3VZ-FE. You make it look easy. Good job

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @nathanield.4527
    @nathanield.45272 жыл бұрын

    This video is a great improvement over the timing belt job you did for the Camry. I especially liked how you used a paint marker to better show us the alignment marks for the timing belt. Great job!

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @josephherron7671

    @josephherron7671

    Жыл бұрын

    I use those paint marks every time I do a timing belt. I mark the old belt at each TDC mark. Then transfer those marks to the new belt and use them to make sure the belt is on tight and not shipping a tooth. Hasn't failed me yet.

  • @IvanPerez-dv5et
    @IvanPerez-dv5et4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for showing the adjustment on the camshaft and crankshaft in order to properly install the timing belt. I could not figure out how to do this when I attempted to change the timing belt on this engine.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent point! I've seen repair instructions state something like "install the belt" or videos where all of a sudden, the belt is on. The belt installation is the most critical ... the most important phase of the repair and everyone seems to gloss over it! Anyone can install the belt where the cam and crank alignments marks are fine ... but is there belt slack in between? Remove the slack by turning either the crank or cam and boom ... your off a cog.

  • @oldvetwhotravels.5326
    @oldvetwhotravels.53263 жыл бұрын

    Awesome to see somebody that knows what they are doing. It is damn hard to find. A great mechanic where I Live.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks ... appreciate your post!

  • @fireboyisme
    @fireboyisme9 ай бұрын

    What an awesome video! Thanks so much for the detailed info and the great camera work. This is gonna be so much easier thanks to you!🤘🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! Let us know how your job turns out!

  • @donaldlee6760
    @donaldlee67604 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. My 1999 Toyota Avalon was recently salvaged when my teen got into his 3rd accident, but I plan to change the timing belt on my wife's 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. This engine is similar to the Highlander Hybrid engine, so as soon as school is out for the summer (or maybe sooner - coronavirus?) then I'll do this job and become the greatest DIY mechanic of all time (in my mind of course).

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment, support and good luck when you're ready to do the repair ... and hopefully this will be you teen's last accident (everything happens and ends in three's)!

  • @supra1988tg
    @supra1988tg3 жыл бұрын

    One of the best how-to vids I've seen. Well done and thanks.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it and hope it helped you out!

  • @christopherpollard7244
    @christopherpollard72442 жыл бұрын

    Dude Ive been working on cars for almost ten years and I learned all kinds of tricks today! Great video sir!

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped you out!

  • @jamesricciardi1083
    @jamesricciardi10832 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. It was big help. The least expensive impact wrench I could find that would remove the crank bolt was the Harbor Freight Earthquake. You can find a used one on Ebay. I got the cheapest timing belt kit I could find on Ebay. The paper water pump gasket that came with the kit was torn up when it arrived. I got a metal one at Advanced Auto. During installation, I tore six after market cam seals before I broke down and got OEM ones at the Toyota dealership. They fit perfectly. I practiced removing and installing the timing belt on a junker at Pull-A-Part. This minimized the installation time on my car. Thanks again

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it all worked out for you.

  • @elviti537
    @elviti5373 жыл бұрын

    Thank you brother.I’m here at the mechanic Shop where I’m learning and this video..”THIS VIDEO IS ON POINT”..Great job man

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you found the video educational!

  • @carloscastro6503
    @carloscastro6503Ай бұрын

    Me too I watched 4 times, incredible. The volume went off couple times but, beautiful video. You can have your own school. I want to be the one holding the light. Please let me know, at no change. You guys are the best.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    Ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @BryanChance
    @BryanChance9 ай бұрын

    One of the best videos on the topic! Makes a big and scary job easy to follow. Great camera work and explanation. Thank you so much.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @osirismercado3579
    @osirismercado35793 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video!!! Will be doing this job soon. Car is leaking oil from crankshaft seal, thought we could simply replace the seal but looks like it’ll have to be entire timing belt kit.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    3 жыл бұрын

    More likely one of the cam seals. The oil works its way to the crankshaft.

  • @speakeasy19
    @speakeasy193 жыл бұрын

    Had a 95 Avalon. Got to do this job twice. I used an aftermarket water pump that was included in the all in one replacement kit ( Gates, I believe) and two years later I was tearing it all apart again to replace the bad pump. In hindsight I should have used Toyota parts. Gee, where have I heard that before all over You Tube?😂

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    3 жыл бұрын

    Toyota subcontracts their w/p's to Aisin. You can get them cheaper than the dealer.

  • @veindawgz998
    @veindawgz9984 жыл бұрын

    😆 Now i got the motivation to do my ES this summer! thanks brother! ✌️

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment! Here's a nightmare TB repair video link I did on a ES300, if interested: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fZ-eyaSPqKXHlbg.html

  • @andycrump994
    @andycrump994 Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding. I watched the video several times and then went out to do it. I also bought a chiltons. Complete garbage manual. My only flub was that chain wrench. I nicked up the pulley pretty good. Bought a new one and the right tool. LOL. You really made this easy for me and I really appreciate it. I'll reinstall everything tomorrow and hopefully it works.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    Жыл бұрын

    Good for you! Nick marks on the cam pulleys won't hurt the belt.

  • @petepower4217
    @petepower42173 жыл бұрын

    Dude, you rock! I gotta say, so nice of this feller to post this video. Did a TB job a couple of years ago on my 2000 Avalon 1MZ-FE but now have a oil leak under the TB cover, suspect the left ( towards front of car) cam seal. Darn it!. His list of tools (and workaround tools!) used is so very helpful, especially the seal removal tool (thanks for that hombre!) his tips and tricks are important and informative. Consult your Service manual for torque numbers and which bolts should be replaced due to metal fatigue of bolts under pressure (like the crank bolt, I believe). Read through all the comments section and replies, watch the video a number of times, write down important notes, take pictures BEFORE removing parts and where belt tension bolts are in relation to brackets, use masking tape to ID bolt placements, use separate baggies for parts and bolts that go together, use nail polish to mark TDC marks when you find them to highlight them like which camshaft pulley goes where and at what orientation BEFORE removing parts, take his advice on how to tension and manipulate the TB when reassembling. USE OEM PARTS! you don't want to take any chances given how much time you are going to spend doing this. He even lists part numbers for you! (double check against YOUR vehicle schematics on OEM parts dealers websites, sometimes parts are "repclaced by" newer Toyota parts #s). Remember, this job is going to take you a lot longer than it does him. GO SLOW and prepare well and good luck! Oh yeah, never hurts to watch other videos on the subject to pick up the little tips and tricks for the first-time DIYer, take notes. Make a folder in your bookmarks and save the videos and websites for easy access, don't try to commit to memory only! Tahe Lexus ES300 of the same year has the same motor (1MZ-FE). It's a good idea to watch these videos also. The more videos you watch BEFOREHAND, the more tips and tricks you'll pick up especially on the more crucial points (position of cams and crank pulleys in relation to TB, how to remove crank bolt, how to isolate cams from moving, etc., how to lift motor for clearance in removing brackets if necessary). You can "rent" some of the tools (crank pulley puller, for instance) from your local parts supplier like O'Reilly's, Pep Boys, Autozone, etc., by leaving a deposit w/ them on your credit card and when you return they credit back to your card. Make a list of what tools you need and compare them to what they offer for "rent" (might have to go to multiple stores, KEEP YOUR RECEIPTS!). Thanks again sir, for posting such a good video!

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your post and kind comments! Good to hear from someone who watched the video in detail and took note of all the tools I use. Makes the job go easier and faster.

  • @danielvidalescruz6343

    @danielvidalescruz6343

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the comment! Very helpful reminders. Im preparing for this job this video will be very very useful

  • @Only1trueGOD
    @Only1trueGOD4 жыл бұрын

    My 99 Avalon has 220K and I have to do this pretty soon, to avoid a wrecker bill! Great video.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks and good luck with the repair!

  • @Altekameraden79
    @Altekameraden792 жыл бұрын

    Fortunately I am performing this on an engine stand with the new engine for a 1999 model. The timing belt proceeded to delaminate at 75mph going up a mountain pass in Wyoming 1,200 miles from my home. Piston fragments pierced my oil pan and littered the highway, but was still able to load and unload the car under power with zero oil on a Uhaul car dolly. Toyota for life, even though this is my first Toyota and it lasted 600 miles since I bought it haha.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow ... what bad news. Good luck with the new engine!

  • @charlesonyango5608
    @charlesonyango56083 жыл бұрын

    Swapping a similar engine. I will have to do all this while the engine is out. This has been very helpful. Thanks for taking the time to do this..

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked the video. With the engine out the job would be much easier.

  • @rasbaba8968

    @rasbaba8968

    3 жыл бұрын

    Where are you located mr onyango

  • @herbs1956
    @herbs19563 жыл бұрын

    good explanation on Belt change, was able to see everything you did in the process . Thank you

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    3 жыл бұрын

    You bet!

  • @latteplace76
    @latteplace764 жыл бұрын

    Dude you are a great mechanic. Very thorough.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks and glad you found the video useful!

  • @winninglane3671
    @winninglane36712 жыл бұрын

    You're good !!! I guess you already know. I'm just a regular check all basic stuff , but watching you showed me things I didn't know but now I have knowledge when my master mechanic explains and shows me what the issues with my 2001 Avalon and what needs to be done ,not much but with a little over 300,000 miles I have to stay on top of it ,you do great work and thank you.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @russellwayne1524
    @russellwayne1524 Жыл бұрын

    Your video made this job fairly simple. Thank you.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your feedback!

  • @ducatihypermoto1100
    @ducatihypermoto110010 ай бұрын

    This video is worth $1100 bucks, you the man!!!

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    10 ай бұрын

    You bet!

  • @MassSpectrumInd
    @MassSpectrumInd2 жыл бұрын

    Seriously helpful, quality video! You might add the torque specs for the job in the description, and do some mini videos about tricks for situations like when the crankshaft pulley is jammed on there (that sprocket edge on this one is seriously easy to bend and cant be flattened back out without the teeth shattering right off it), torquing the crankshaft bolt back on properly, and so on. SUBSCRIBED!

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @josephherron7671
    @josephherron7671 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. I'll be starting this job on Friday and this will save me a ton of time. Thanks.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    Жыл бұрын

    Let us know how the job went!

  • @theamerican7080
    @theamerican70802 жыл бұрын

    Excellent work and an even better instructional video! Thanks for posting!

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @theamerican7080

    @theamerican7080

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@hardlymovingpro I'm looking forward to using this video as a step-by-step reference when I do my '02 Highlander!

  • @FapperDan
    @FapperDan3 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I just finished this job and I'd like to clear one item up that was a bit confusing to me. Between the FSM and in some online guides and how-to's you'll run across multiple methods for aligning the crankshaft (bottom sprocket). Some will indicate that the dot on the sprocket should be aligned at the mark on the block at the 12 o'clock position while others will indicate that the dot on the sprocket must be turned to the 4 o'clock position and aligned with the mark on the belt. Here's the thing: both are right. There are two marks on the crankshaft sprocket. There is one on the thin plate that rides up next to block and the other is on the front face of the sprocket. *Both dots need to be lined up!*. The one in the back of the sprocket that rides next to the block should align with the block mark at 12 o'clock and the one on the front face of the sprocket should align with the line on the timing belt. If they don't both line up, you've done something wrong and need to start over. One more thing. The belt guide (bowl - shaped plate on the crank shaft) should go on between the crankshaft sprocket and the dust cover with the bowl side facing out. Hope this helps. Thanks for the great video.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    3 жыл бұрын

    Now you know why applying paint marks on the new belt and pulleys makes the job go easier.

  • @vsixxshooter
    @vsixxshooter2 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful, nicely explained step by step procedure 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Glad you liked it.

  • @clintnielsen8884
    @clintnielsen88842 жыл бұрын

    Great video! No jabbering on, down and to the point!

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @luisclaudio277
    @luisclaudio277 Жыл бұрын

    I enjoy this video very much. I have this job pending on my 02 Avalon. Thank you

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    Жыл бұрын

    Best of luck!

  • @larrym17
    @larrym174 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU for including a list of tools used. Wish more mechanics would do that at least for the non "standard socket set" tools. I've done a Subaru Forester (4 cam gears to align), and really wish I'd thought of the clamp thing to hold the belt in place.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! You did a 4 cam timing belt job? Check this video out where I'm installation a new w/p and belt on a Mitsu 3000GT with 4 cams: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eIikwdaPiLbIobg.html

  • @larrym17

    @larrym17

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@hardlymovingpro Yep, gotta love timing belts long enough to (almost) stand up in due to boxer engine.

  • @chrismcintosh1591
    @chrismcintosh15918 ай бұрын

    Appreciate your video. I just finished installing new water pump, seals and timing belt on my 1998 Toyota Avalon. Your guidance helped tremendously. My belt failed and broke apart inside and wrapped several times around the crank gear. So, there was no aligning the marks before replacing the belt. Things I found out while replacing the belt: 1. The 1MZ-FE (pre VVT) does not appear to be an interference engine or maybe it is, and I got lucky. The valves weren't hurt, and I was able rotate the two cams and crank with no problem. 2. The two cams when rotated are spring loaded and the left cam falls right on TDC. The right cam (rear) does not for some reason - it spring loads around 10, 2, and 5 o'clock. You have to gently rotate that cam to TDC before it falls on the 2 o'clock. Hope this helps the next person.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad it all worked out and thanks for sharing your experience with the repair!

  • @llama9274

    @llama9274

    6 ай бұрын

    sirry new here TDC? Timing..? sorry please advise

  • @jumpingjo3689
    @jumpingjo36893 жыл бұрын

    Just did this, thanks to your vid. Would not have tried without it.👍👍👍 Thank you.!!!

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great news and congratulations!

  • @jamesbramblett3346
    @jamesbramblett33462 жыл бұрын

    Master mechanic at work 🙌🏻 thank you

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    You bet!

  • @jamesguralski5156
    @jamesguralski51562 жыл бұрын

    I'm getting a 2002 solara from neighbor.. so this vid is key to my next project!

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good for you!

  • @akhandananda9639
    @akhandananda9639 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, this was a huge help and it worked great! You are an amazing teacher!

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @123donmaster
    @123donmaster9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the great step by step tutorial

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @123donmaster

    @123donmaster

    9 ай бұрын

    @@hardlymovingpro do I need to you the cam seal special install tool? Or can I use a socket or universal install tool/PVC pipe?

  • @ZXDF51
    @ZXDF513 жыл бұрын

    Very nice work! Thank you for sharing.👍

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @lebronjordan802
    @lebronjordan8023 жыл бұрын

    As always I like watching ur videos 👍!

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @WTS-ut7pg
    @WTS-ut7pg2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks your video was the best one yet I’ve seen on doing the Timing belt you are a very good Mechanic thanks again was a lot of help

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped! Thanks!

  • @keithcharles2113
    @keithcharles211310 ай бұрын

    Very nice video. Well executed repair. Good tutorial.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @Fish368
    @Fish3688 ай бұрын

    An Unbelievable video! Exceptional explanation! Thank you! 🎉😮. Incredible!

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    8 ай бұрын

    You're very welcome!

  • @jacobt.9250
    @jacobt.9250 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video. Really helped me, thank you!!!

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    Жыл бұрын

    You bet!

  • @kevinmalpica7663
    @kevinmalpica76633 жыл бұрын

    Going to do this job on my solara this weekend. Going to use this video as a guide. Doesn't seem like a tough job. I've done timing belts on civics and accords. Wish me luck

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would say that the Civic is more time consuming to perform than Toyota's V6. Published a video a few weeks back on how to do it.

  • @elgatogordo9523
    @elgatogordo95234 жыл бұрын

    Cool video as always 👍 Made my job easier referencing to your videos for my 94 ES300 😁

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good for you!

  • @gilbertgarcia4042
    @gilbertgarcia40422 жыл бұрын

    Great video, that job was like a work of art.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it and thanks for you post!

  • @roberttravis5122
    @roberttravis51222 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, one of the best video's i've seen to do this job!

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @ArchangelAlexander
    @ArchangelAlexander2 жыл бұрын

    Best video ever, very needed, fully helpful

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @robertgorge1152
    @robertgorge1152 Жыл бұрын

    Very good job.with good make point.and professional.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @desiderious1
    @desiderious13 жыл бұрын

    Very informative and well done video.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @boohoo210
    @boohoo210 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting these. It's such a huge service and confidence being able to have an instructor for any possible maintenance or repair on my vehicle. What size breaker bar do you find yourself using the most?

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to help! Check out this video to answer your question: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iIx1mNOgpbnUhbw.html

  • @duongdoan9098
    @duongdoan90983 жыл бұрын

    Thanks really awesome video. Now I can do it for my car

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @TAspeed1
    @TAspeed12 жыл бұрын

    This is great. Thank you very very much. Took me about 7 hours, no fancy power tools. 1 and 7/8 outside diameter PVC pipe work great to reinstall the crankshaft seal. To be honest I was a bit intimidated by the project but your video is great

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good for you and 👏 congrats!

  • @trentdaddydolla647

    @trentdaddydolla647

    2 жыл бұрын

    Was it hard to get the balancer off?

  • @TAspeed1

    @TAspeed1

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@trentdaddydolla647 not at all.

  • @trentdaddydolla647

    @trentdaddydolla647

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TAspeed1 oh ok thanks

  • @livetoinspireall2755

    @livetoinspireall2755

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@trentdaddydolla647 I have read that you can attach a socket, breaker bar, extension so that ground contact is made. Confirm crankshaft turning direction and face bar so that when you crank the motor briefly, the setup will hold in place and loosens the bolt. Toyota guru Scotty Kilmer demonstrated it in one of his You Tube videos. This video is great and I appreciate the detail. Priceless reference

  • @Coach_cesar
    @Coach_cesar4 жыл бұрын

    Currently got a 95 camry with 268,000 miles. Original everything. Already done rear main seal boutta seal up everything else soon

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    4 жыл бұрын

    1st timing belt replacement?

  • @raulporras6239
    @raulporras62393 жыл бұрын

    WOW great job 👷🏼‍♂️👍 very informative video👍 step by step 👀👍 awesome 👏🏻 fine job my man 👨

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it and found it useful!

  • @ricknguyen8775
    @ricknguyen87753 жыл бұрын

    Good job and a Good teacher. Thank You.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @darksolara6750
    @darksolara67504 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic as always👍

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your support!

  • @cone6052
    @cone6052 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice very clean step by step good video

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @darthgamer6080
    @darthgamer6080 Жыл бұрын

    Need to do this repair soon on my car, seems pretty intimidating for me having never done this job myself!

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    Жыл бұрын

    Take it slow!

  • @carlosbanuslos6659
    @carlosbanuslos66592 жыл бұрын

    Thank you from the bottom of my heart

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    You bet!

  • @rsomes
    @rsomes5 ай бұрын

    Adding some experience here, if you use a chain wrench like in the video. Put some steel wool between the teeth of the cam pulley and teeth of wrench, keeps the tool from marring the sprocket teeth. Great video

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    5 ай бұрын

    Good idea! Sometimes I cut a piece of an old belt and use that as covering.

  • @alexkay1874
    @alexkay18743 жыл бұрын

    Well done video good step by step Thank You

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome!

  • @cyrusmoser1090
    @cyrusmoser10903 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir. Awesome video's

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @roltyd22
    @roltyd222 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! You just saved me about $500

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good for you!

  • @scottisgrigg7786
    @scottisgrigg77862 жыл бұрын

    Great video.. helped me out alot

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍 glad it helped you out.

  • @wayneblanchard3845
    @wayneblanchard3845 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome Job sir! Thank you!

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @oiseaurouge6664
    @oiseaurouge66644 ай бұрын

    Very helpful! Thank you!

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @GoldChampion23
    @GoldChampion232 жыл бұрын

    Great video!! You sound like bill murray by the way!!! That made the video even better haha

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @lasaventurasdepapochii6240
    @lasaventurasdepapochii62403 жыл бұрын

    Excelente trabajo.. es mucho trabajo para una pum water ...

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    3 жыл бұрын

    Gracias!

  • @gramps0208
    @gramps02084 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @jeffreyeichelberger6550
    @jeffreyeichelberger65502 жыл бұрын

    That a lot of work I'd have to outsource that to the professionals

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    It just looks that way.

  • @matthewthompson115
    @matthewthompson1153 жыл бұрын

    You work very well, it's like an art form. 🎨 You can do my T-belt, no problem

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @reyconcepcion134
    @reyconcepcion1343 жыл бұрын

    Best mechanic!

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @ZFnr4y058mr
    @ZFnr4y058mr2 жыл бұрын

    It’s not the job itself that gets to me it’s the lack of tools that I have to do the job 😂😂

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hear you. Power tools makes the job easier and go faster.

  • @jacobcuenca7444
    @jacobcuenca74446 ай бұрын

    great video

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the visit!

  • @ErickAmayavivoinla
    @ErickAmayavivoinla3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the help dude.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    3 жыл бұрын

    You bet!

  • @ShyboyMike
    @ShyboyMike2 жыл бұрын

    i love the name of the production,lol!..my business name is meticulous mike's plumbing and heating,electrical,etc..i'm thinking about adding the extra slogan to my ad 'the not so punctual plumber,etc..',lol!..i may not be on time but i get er' done right the first time..i like the speed of the footage and the voice to go along with it.great job!..now let me what the rest and see if it helps me with my situation.thanks.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    How about "Just in time plumbing service"?

  • @jirojosephesman8175
    @jirojosephesman81754 жыл бұрын

    Great video..be blessed

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @scotts439
    @scotts4392 жыл бұрын

    that was a great video!

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and your support!

  • @fawazhussin7519
    @fawazhussin7519 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video every step was helpful from a to z the only question I had from where should I get the cam shift holder tool the one with chane, thanks

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! A Amazon link to the chain strap wrench should be in this video's description area.

  • @BillRize
    @BillRize3 жыл бұрын

    Great, detailed video. Thanks! About how long would it take with the engine out? I need to replace an engine and thinking belt, water pump etc should be done while it's out. Alternator etc won't be on the replacement engine.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    3 жыл бұрын

    If out of the car, around an hour.

  • @johnyhefner
    @johnyhefner Жыл бұрын

    Good video

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @brandonmacedo7104
    @brandonmacedo71042 ай бұрын

    Loved the video, very informative. Where did you find the chain tool to loose cam sprocket?

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Link to the chain strap wrench should be in this video's description. Otherwise, a well stocked hardware store should carry it in the plumbing department.

  • @sivucit
    @sivucit4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, as usual. I have done 2005 honda pilot timing belt replacement after seeing one of your video, i did it well. Thanks. I was unable to remove crank pulleY key(woodruff key) to replace crank seal, it was so stubborn, i used chisel and had no luck, then i didnot replaced crank seal, do u have any tips about how to remove such stubborn crank key from crankshaft. If you dont have answer then i dont think anybody has. I always learn something from your video everytime i watch .. Thanks for it..

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your post and kind comments! I've had the same problem before with the woodruff key that I was able to remove with mild chisel taps. Don't understand why you can't get yours out. Suggest you apply a little propane torch heat, then some chisel taps. See if that'll nudge it out.

  • @mikep7324
    @mikep73242 жыл бұрын

    Great vid.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @sc00b3rt
    @sc00b3rt2 жыл бұрын

    This looks like a pain in the rump. I totally respect mechanics for this kind of work because I do not have the patience.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not too bad after doing enough of them.

  • @jamesstark3892
    @jamesstark389226 күн бұрын

    Great video!! Unfortunately you forgot to tighten the second bolt for the power steering pump bracket.

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    25 күн бұрын

    Good call!

  • @jamesstark3892

    @jamesstark3892

    25 күн бұрын

    I retract my last comment. It was unnecessary and I apologize. You know what you are doing and I appreciate the video.

  • @jamesstark3892

    @jamesstark3892

    25 күн бұрын

    Is it true that there are paint marks on the belt that align with the timing marks on pulleys?

  • @jamesstark3892

    @jamesstark3892

    25 күн бұрын

    I am look forward to doing this on my Camry

  • @hardlymovingpro

    @hardlymovingpro

    25 күн бұрын

    Correct.