fixed oil leak and replaced t-belt - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

mcx · 03-16-2008, 05:22 PM

i finished up the timing belt replacement on my 91 2.0...it wasnt that bad of a job for someone thats never done one on a front wheel drive car...the factory repair instructions are the greatest...very clear pix and description...the major oil leak was solved and was due to the speghetti rubber seal[8.00]..i was thrilled the oil pan didnt have to be removed!!.i went cheap on the overall repair by replacing only the t-belt/alternator and p/s belts and oil pump seal...i inspected the other seals/idler parts and all were decent shape...i slightly advanced the initial timing and slightly raised the idle rpms and the car is really nice to drive with a very smooth idle now...i'll buy a new cap/rotor/wirs/plugs/fuel filter and let the engine be for the next 100,000 miles!!

gregzbutt · 03-16-2008, 10:45 PM

What is this spaghetti rubber seal you fixed?

mcx · 03-17-2008, 03:44 AM

its the seal between the two sections of the oil pump..very thin flexible rubber, like a piece of cooked pasta..the parts counter guy says thats what they call it.

toyrolla · 03-17-2008, 08:36 AM

I'm making preparations to do mine soon, I'm putting my TO-DO list together.

fredk · 03-17-2008, 09:22 AM

i call it the bat ring