Timing Belt for Dummies writeup (3 Viewers)

[abuck99]

Luckily thats not a high-pressure seal; i’d use some 600wet/dry with a little oil to help smooth it out- and if its too deep to smooth the gouge edges down, maybe fill and fill void with some fipg- wipe away excess.

-This type of seal puller works well- no damage

 

[JunkCrzr89]

Thanks @abuck99 !

 

[scottm]

What did you use to polish out that scratch on the crank? I’ve been using the wood screw method for a decade without issue, then nicked the end of a camshaft this morning when pulling out the cam seal Probably should’ve drank more coffee before starting...or spiked it with whiskey...

What @abuck99 said, strip of fine emery cloth.

 

[LateOnTheBrakes]

I am getting ready to do this job later this week. How much oil will I lose by removing the oil filter? I just changed the oil a few hundred miles ago. So I am not looking to drain it completely. I can't really tell where the oil level in the pan is compared to the filter location.

 

[KFunk740]

I am getting ready to do this job later this week. How much oil will I lose by removing the oil filter? I just changed the oil a few hundred miles ago. So I am not looking to drain it completely. I can't really tell where the oil level in the pan is compared to the filter location.

Like a half a quart or less, about the same volume as the size of your oil filter.

 

[LateOnTheBrakes]

Okay cool. I guess the filter is above the level in the pan. I'll let it cool off overnight so most can drain back to the pan.

 

[LateOnTheBrakes]

What is a normal and/or acceptable amount of noise for fan bracket bearing? Mine spins freer than I would expect and almost has a little bit of a rattle to it.

 

[JunkCrzr89]

What is a normal and/or acceptable amount of noise for fan bracket bearing? Mine spins freer than I would expect and almost has a little bit of a rattle to it.

Replace with new.

 

[LateOnTheBrakes]

Based on what? The sound? It doesn't have any wobble/play.

 

[97 AZ LC]

It's a 150k to 200k mile part. Yours looks well used. A new Aisin on RockAuto is $105 + shipping. If it fails later you're probably looking at 3 or 4 hours to replace it. You make the call.

 

[JunkCrzr89]

Based on what? The sound? It doesn't have any wobble/play.

Sounds like no grease left inside the bearing. Should also have some resistance, not be free-spinning that easily.

 

[medtro]

Based on what? The sound? It doesn't have any wobble/play.

I have one like that. Free if anyone wants it

 

[LateOnTheBrakes]

How often do the oil pumps on these leak? I swapped the crank seal but the oil seems to go up pretty high like it is may be leaking down in as well.

 

[JunkCrzr89]

How often do the oil pumps on these leak? I swapped the crank seal but the oil seems to go up pretty high like it is may be leaking down in as well.

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Rarely. Your leak is most likely from above: cam seals or valve cover gaskets...

 

[OEMGUY0720]

How often do the oil pumps on these leak? I swapped the crank seal but the oil seems to go up pretty high like it is may be leaking down in as well.

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As one mudder here suggested me to check the base of the dipstick tube, I realized that too was weeping oil so I went ahead replaced it.

I checked about 100x that both cam seals are dry and yes they are so I did not replace those.

 

[LateOnTheBrakes]

Anyone have the equivalent AISIN part number for the two different types of FIPG? The OTRAMM videos said there's a special one needed for the pink coolant. The stuff I bought is AISIN AB1207B.

 

[OEMGUY0720]

Anyone have the equivalent AISIN part number for the two different types of FIPG? The OTRAMM videos said there's a special one needed for the pink coolant. The stuff I bought is AISIN AB1207B.

He was referring to the OEM (Toyota brand) thats around $70. The AISIN AB1207B works perfect.

 

[Jram100]

Thanks for the write up! i just finished this job, and this thread made it very easy.

otramm’s youtube channel is another very helpful tool for others considering this job.

 

[ssmd]

Hi All!

I'm doing this job for the second time on my 4runner. I have a question about the crank seal. I ordered online from Conicelli toyota parts. I got the seal and it says Made in USA with 2 part numbers stamped on it 90311-A0001 and UH5108E and its darker than the OE seal in the engine.

With all these knock off parts floating out there I have my reservations about putting this in. Can anyone confirm if this is as good as factory or should I be looking for an OE seal that is the same color?

Thanks!

 

[Jram100]

Hi All!

I'm doing this job for the second time on my 4runner. I have a question about the crank seal. I ordered online from Conicelli toyota parts. I got the seal and it says Made in USA with 2 part numbers stamped on it 90311-A0001 and UH5108E and its darker than the OE seal in the engine.

With all these knock off parts floating out there I have my reservations about putting this in. Can anyone confirm if this is as good as factory or should I be looking for an OE seal that is the same color?

Thanks!

When i did mine i just ran down to the LTD and the had one for $15 or so if i remember correctly. If you are having doubts I wouldnt use, you want that peace of mind.