Replacing MR2 Timing Belt

[whiteblur]

Hi there, is it hard to replace a MR2's timing belt? How long does it usually take?

[MR-355-5sfTe]

from my experience.... YES (without dropping the engine, and by myself) but it can be done. it took me the better part of a day to do it. it was also my first time to do anything like that to my mr2...so.... but a dealer or repair shop will charge you almost $35,000 (not really, but it's expensive) find the online service manual and have at it.
all you will need is a complete socket set and a phillips screwdriver (I think) start by removing the rear passenger wheel - then remove all engine covers - barely jack up the engine itself just enough to take pressure off of the motor mount - remove the engine braces(pasenger side) and then the motor mount - remove the crankshaft pulley - next use a 10mm socket to remove the No1 and No2 timing belt covers - loosen the idler pulley and tensioner pulley - remove the t-belt and then .. reverse....
ok... it's a little more complex than that but it's a general idea of what needs to be done... .and that's all I could remember doing... it sounds easier than it is... sorry. good luck

[ToyotaTechGeek]

weird, i needed a pulley puller, pry bars, (never needed a phillips other than to remove side access panels), and torque wrenches. other than that i used a bunch of air...

[MR-355-5sfTe]

I guess I was lucky? I would've loved to use air tools... but, I didn't have any at the time. and ^^ that is what I used the phillips head for as well. just my experience.