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Heres a great video showing how to change timing belt on the 5SFE. Some may seen this video before and some haven't yet. Some can change their own belt while some are still debating whether to make it a DIY project or take it to the shop to change it. Hope this vid helps.
note: he took out the "doggie bone" torque rod for better accessing but he forgot to mention that to viewers. and crank pulley bolt removed by air gun. (maybe a problem for us since we don't all own air tools).
Enjoy,
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Excited cuz he love fixing cars..yeah, but maybe he might have a low power air pressure?
Yeah I know, I actually get that way too when I have a fun project to do
Even with low pressure impact, its not a great idea to tighten bolts down with it at all. Maybe to spin it in, but a torque wrench is much more accurate and overtightening will cause it to put too much pressure on the crankshaft and can lead to premature wear on stuff
Yeah I know, I actually get that way too when I have a fun project to do
Even with low pressure impact, its not a great idea to tighten bolts down with it at all. Maybe to spin it in, but a torque wrench is much more accurate and overtightening will cause it to put too much pressure on the crankshaft and can lead to premature wear on stuff
yep. good reference for readers to come later. tho, i don't have any air tools i will stick with my torque wrench.
I replaced my water pump at the same time, and also put new belts all around in the neighborhood, so I do not have to go there for a while. If you are more enthusiastic, replaced the thermostat and flush the cooling system. Job completed!
Thanks for the video…appreciated.
Dont use impact guns/air tools to tighten things, I just stripped threads real bad on my sway bar bolt (stud) and now its spinning and wont come off.
The nut wasnt threading all the way in and I use impact wrench to forcefully push that nut on the thread around 3 months ago. I have tried bolt cutters,hacksaw etc but no use. The stud is pretty difficult to cut off!!
Lesson learnt: Use impact tools to loosen stuff, not tighten them!!
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ty**20
The one that you shared was for 5SFE. Below is the video for 1MZ-FE DIY performed at a professional shop. This was simply the best DIY video I could find for a V6 timing belt replacement. The narrator/tech provides tips and tricks that only a seasoned pro can!
__________________ 1995 Camry DX L4 178,6XX miles and counting each mile.... acquired 05/25/2007 at 129K miles
2004 Mazda6 I4 5-Speed Manual 115,500 miles acquired 01/21/2011 at 109,XXX miles
ty**20
The one that you shared was for 5SFE. Below is the video for 1MZ-FE DIY performed at a professional shop. This was simply the best DIY video I could find for a V6 timing belt replacement. The narrator/tech provides tips and tricks that only a seasoned pro can!
Enjoy
Thanks, peshwa. Been looking for DIY vidoe timing belt change for 1MFZE. DIY Pictures are great, but I also enjoy watching DIY videos as much. Thanks a lot
And how he used a air wrench to put the tensioner and idler pulley I have no problem with that. But Impact is a different story. The airwrench has a lot less torque so you can safely install them without over-tightening them. Just make sure that you start the bolts by hand before using it
And I give a thumbsup to the crank pulley the way he did it too
A tip for those without an air impact gun, to loosen the crank pulley bolt simply put attach a 6 point socket on the bolt and a breaker bar(I recommend a 1/2 drive). Then rest the breaker bar against the frame and bump the starter for a split second. It will loosen the bolt right up. Keep in mind the pulley spins clockwise, so you want to rest the breaker bar in a way that it is against the frame without being able to move further clockwise.
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As someone else mentioned, to be safe, remove your plug wires as well so the engine doesn't start. However if done quickly I never had a problem.
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DIY: 5SFE timing belt removal VIDEO!!
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