My 3.4 timing belt thread

Previologist · 2024-06-24T02:17:11+00:00

It's almost time. Ok maybe it's past time, but that's what 190K will do. I will order OEM parts this week. I have some questions in advance Do I need (or want) the vehicle on stands or ramps, or is it possible (or desirable) to do it with wheels on the ground? My Haynes manual says to raise the front end partway through but I usually ignore my Haynes manual and see absolutely no reason to raise it i can't afford a fancy tension gauge. Are their inexpensive substitutes? I see cheap things like this claiming to function as timing belt tension gauge https://www.amazon.com/Tension-Detection-Measurement-Professional-Accessory/dp/B08T9SZKHR/ but I am skeptical... I have the Toyota cam pulley tool and I will try to make a harmonic balancer tool rather than buy one. I may buy the Lisle seal remover, I'm not sure but my HF seal tool may be too big for those seals. Other than that I think I have the tools I need.