96 Camry Major Tune up

[bakakuso2]

i have no idea what i need to do.
Can someone give me a list and what can actually be done without a mechanic? Thanks

[jmp0126]

How many miles do you have and what engine?

[jmp0126]

How many miles do you have and what engine?

[bakakuso2]

2.2 liter 4-cylinder

147k miles.

[bigbird]

timing belt
tensioner
waterpump
replace all seals and gaskets
flush tranny, coolant and oil
clean and inspect intake system(TB, intake manifold and whatever else)
sparkplugs
replace thermostat
plug wires(cant remember if the 96 has a distributor)
inspect ignition system
if u really want to get down and dirty then replace the piston rings too(lots of work)

i prolly forgot somthing but im sure someone will come along and fill in the blanks.

[Davee]

Originally Posted by bigbird

timing belt
tensioner
waterpump
replace all seals and gaskets
flush tranny, coolant and oil
clean and inspect intake system(TB, intake manifold and whatever else)
sparkplugs
replace thermostat
plug wires(cant remember if the 96 has a distributor)
inspect ignition system
if u really want to get down and dirty then replace the piston rings too(lots of work)

i prolly forgot somthing but im sure someone will come along and fill in the blanks.

I am at 180,000 miles - have just done timing belt second time & water pump once Old water pump looked as good as new
Plugs should have been done once already on yours so maybe skip for a while
I have never changed plug wires & don't think it is worth it till a misfire. Check that thermostat is closed on cold start by holding a hose to rad unless t/s is toasted you will get very little heat to your hand - no big deal to change when it fails so wait
Forget the piston rings till you are burning significant oil. I agree with other stuff unless done already-- no performance increase out of most of the list