No, not necessary.
Timing marks
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No, not necessary.
JRZEE2000TR4LTD
Senior Member
Well, it depends on who you ask. The new bolts comes with Toyota's brand of loctite. Probably similar to blue. I didn't replace bolt the first time, but I did use blue loctite. NOT red. I would probably use a new bolt if I where to do it again. They're cheap enough. Just be sure to get the right one for your year because there are two available for the 3rd gens. And obviously the correct torque which I believe is 212 ft/lbs
TheDurk
Elite Member
Did you resolve that coolant leak? If not, you will be doing this again soon. Coolant rots belts in no time. Left to themselves, with no pulley, pump, tensioner or coolant leakage issues, these belts go 200k. So putting it back in time without fixing the underlying problem is short-sighted.
I stated in my previous posts that I replaced the entire timing belt system, including the tensioner. But thabks for the info. I think that's what caused the timing to jump to begin with. It had been leaking for a while. I purchased it this way, so it was not my negligence.
JRZEE2000TR4LTD
Senior Member
Ok , well negligence begets negligence if you completed the timing belt job without doing the WP, especially one which is obviously leaking. Replacing the WP is SOP for this job. If I'm misunderstanding your definition of the "entire timing belt system" then I apologize just hate to see someone do this job more than necessary.
Yes sir, including the wp. Thermostat as well. I went as far as purchasing a new radiator.
TheDurk
Elite Member
Then you should have the leak covered. Good to go!
