Timing Belt on AE92 Engine - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

powellsd · 06-29-2007, 10:10 PM

Just purchased 90 corolla with 172k on the clock. Interior great shape, out side not to great in some spots which doesnt bug me to much as it is just a DD and winter car for me. MY question is how often should the belt be changed and how hard is it to change out.

The engine is very strong as well as the clutch. A/C blows cold as well. I think i got a OK deal for 700.

Thanks

Shannon

powellsd · 07-01-2007, 10:59 PM

So no one can answer this for me.......

retiredat44 · 07-02-2007, 12:26 AM

I think mine a 1989 says every 60,000 miles for the timing belt. I find it a huge pain in the ass to change the belt. I think autozone.com has instructions to change it, but you best buy the repair manual.

ghost_ryder35 · 07-02-2007, 10:34 AM

change the belt every 70-75k, should change the water pump every other belt change. I change mine every time I change the belt however. I mean your already in there anyways right. Very easy to change the belt and pump. Can be done in 2-3 hrs depending on how mechanically inclined you are. I'd say the hardest part is getting the crank pully off since its torqued on there at like 200lbs or something outrageous like that

powellsd · 07-02-2007, 10:49 AM

thanks guys. I am very mechanically as i work on all my own cars and help maintain race cars for my brother and other teams. People said it took 3-4hrs for the belt change on my 89 325i bmw but we had it done in 2hrs.

I will check out autozone and maybe think about buying a book.

ghost_ryder35 · 07-02-2007, 11:45 AM

no need to check out autozone. I got it in PDF format.... http://d.turboupload.com/de/1344963/mrqecmd1k9.html (its for an all-trac but the engine is still the 4afe so its the same) Your BMW got a belt? I thought they didnt use belts after like 86 or something. All my 5 serieis (525i, 535i, and 540i) and one 328is didnt use belts all got chains. HMMMM... Chains are way cooler!!!!!!

Donald · 07-02-2007, 12:44 PM

$700 is a good price. I paid that much for mine with a blown head gasket, and am not sorry.

powellsd · 07-02-2007, 01:09 PM

the E30 325i's had belts but the 318's have chains. The e36's have chains.

powellsd · 07-02-2007, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Donald

$700 is a good price. I paid that much for mine with a blown head gasket, and am not sorry.

Yeah i thought i got a good deal on it.

powellsd · 07-02-2007, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ghost_ryder35

no need to check out autozone. I got it in PDF format.... http://d.turboupload.com/de/1344963/mrqecmd1k9.html (its for an all-trac but the engine is still the 4afe so its the same) Your BMW got a belt? I thought they didnt use belts after like 86 or something. All my 5 serieis (525i, 535i, and 540i) and one 328is didnt use belts all got chains. HMMMM... Chains are way cooler!!!!!!

thanks for the manual. also some have belts and some have chains. depends on year and model.

91boz · 07-02-2007, 01:33 PM

AE92 4AFE engine is very easy to do a timing belt replacement. Should not take more than a couple hours. Lock the tensioner to release pressure on the belt and slip off the old and slip on the new belt release and your all done.

Gsolo · 07-02-2007, 02:10 PM

also good idea to replace cam and crank seals while you are in there....they make a mess when they start leaking, and only a couple bucks from toyota

And yeah, 60k miles....i believe about 1996 they went to 90k with newer engines and belts

with that many miles...might not hurt to replace tensioner if they aren't expensive.....more of a preventive measure. never seen one on a 4afe go bad but would hate to lose belt in middle of winter

powellsd · 07-02-2007, 02:31 PM

Parts are not a issue for me since i co-own a company that sells OEM, Aftermarket parts for European cars and i can get a few things for all other makes as well.

Thanks for all the replys guys. You are making me feel very welcomed to this board.

retiredat44 · 07-02-2007, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 91boz

AE92 4AFE engine is very easy to do a timing belt replacement. Should not take more than a couple hours. Lock the tensioner to release pressure on the belt and slip off the old and slip on the new belt release and your all done.

I find there is no room at all to work on it! I have a bad back and if you do you will regret working on this thing with a lawnmower engine shoehorned into a shoe box. If it were out in the open or a normal car, yes it would be very easy(er). Use a air wrench to remove the bolt on the main pulley. Then, there is no need to lock the engine to remove the pulley bolt.

R&R the Timing Belt Tensioner (Bearing is sealed) with a new one too! as the tensioner usually causes the belt to go bad and break.

Do as everyone else said.

powellsd · 07-03-2007, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredat44

I find there is no room at all to work on it! I have a bad back and if you do you will regret working on this thing with a lawnmower engine shoehorned into a shoe box. If it were out in the open or a normal car, yes it would be very easy(er). Use a air wrench to remove the bolt on the main pulley. Then, there is no need to lock the engine to remove the pulley bolt.

R&R the Timing Belt Tensioner (Bearing is sealed) with a new one too! as the tensioner usually causes the belt to go bad and break.

Do as everyone else said.

Yeah my back and knees start to bug the crap put of me after i been working on a car in the engine bay. I might be ramping the car up some so i dont have to bend over so much. Think what i am going to do it take the top cover off and look at the belt to see what the condition is..