How to replace the timing belt on a Toyota Hilux Diesel.

Workshop manual style how-to video showing how to replace your timing belt, idler bearings, front camshaft seals and front crank seals on a Toyota Hilux 2.8 - 3L diesel

[@daniellivings6638]

5 years on and this video is still saving the day 💪. Brother I hope you know how appreciated this content is. Legend ✌️

[@calsprojects4425]

6 years on and this video is still helping

[@hasteandfury2424]

Just want to thank you for the video. I will be performing this next week on my Hiace van. Should be an experience. Slightly different.

[@notanexpert5010]

I used your video to change my timing belt and I can’t thank you enough for the break down! Mine was a little different due to the AC but I got her done!

[@mrgrieves2406]

Did you have to de gas the A/C system or remove the compressor out of the way?

[@notanexpert5010]

@@mrgrieves2406I just loosened the bolts and set it to the side, I did not degass it unhook.

[@jorgefonseca9225]

nice vedeo and a great explain how is doing a lot think"s!! great job mate!! a older TOYOTA engines is the one of the best and easy veihcle for fix cheers from norway

[@mcbain3949]

Really these were the last of the fix it yourself engines , From here on its all black boxes and plastic .

[@bradjarrett4756]

Good video mate. Planning to do the same job for a friend and learnt heaps watching this.

[@MartyT]

No worries mate

[@bradensmith8791]

This video honestly saved me. Thanking you mate

[@vladimirminenko6365]

Хорошее видео ! Я владею Toyota Hilux 5 поколение 1991 г. 2,4 дизель 2L на одометре 278 000км.! Как мне знакома эта работа и приятен звук работающего мотора ! Автору крепко жму руку ! Вас смотрят в славном городе Тюмень !

[@adolfadolfovich7297]

Хороший дизельный мотор 2L в эксплуатации?

[@TheKevinhaeb]

Thanks for posting! Very informative and you have great attention to detail. I’ve got a Hilux coming over from Japan and wanted to see what it would take to do this job.

[@mickpaton9473]

Thanks mate I have to replace my timeing belt very soon and your video is a great guide since I have never replaced one before.

[@MartyT]

No worries man, Glad I could help

[@mickpaton9473]

​@@MartyT doing the T belt again as the seal/s r leaking cam/crank. Ur video on the ln106 is great

[@michaeldefilippis2818]

Hello from Southampton, Ontario, Canada! Great video. Your video will sure save me $. The only garage that works on these around here is 3.5 hours away and charges $130 per hour. I look forward to seeing all of your hilux videos.

[@jessemoulton9066]

Hey I’m located in Waterloo. Any good recommendations on where to get parts for the 3L engine?

[@harveysmith100]

Brilliant video, that is my engine and I have no history on it so I am going to change the belt and water pump as a matter of course. I have a small oil leak under that area so I will purchase both oil seals. You made changing them look easier than I imagined so thanks.

[@blairguinea6811]

Nice job Nelson................great detail, thanks alot

[@MartyT]

No worries, hope you found it useful

[@DaMan1964]

Good Video. I would`ve replaced the water pump. Your expecting the old one to do another 100,000..maybe but a new one is a sure bet.

[@olegmaznitsyn9639]

Off I go replacing t-belt ... with the help ALL of The Gods.

[@jcramond73]

A good magnetic tray is awesome for keeping things like pulley keys from going missing. Also a good thing to remember is replace any worn Welsh Plugs if they are in behind the timing cover.

[@markkloczko9469]

Good video. Helped me alot. Mine sucked as it has AC

[@vanodyssey1659]

Gret vid! I dare not do it yet, but great walk through!

[@krishath7085]

Great video. Many thanks mate

[@exeltrollz4316]

Legend, need to replace my alternator, showed me how to save $350 by opening up the engine bay, cheers mate

[@abrahamedelstein4806]

It's a bit of a pain in the ass on the Mk.V Hilux because it also has the vacuum pump and associated hoses.

[@paulphilp6324]

thank you this will a great help

[@BWheels888]

Awesome thanks for this video, just what I needed! An easy way to get the crankshaft bolt off is the starter bump method; long breaker bar resting on the frame rail, then turn the ignition on for just a sec.

[@russelpasamontehabla]

I will refer on this video once I bought my own hilux.😁

[@OurLifeBlock]

great video!

[@MattScottVisuals]

This is amazing, thank you so much :) Do you know how different this would be for the 5L generation LN167 Diesel?

[@MiddleEastExplained]

Absolutely superb video which im sure has helped thousands of 3L engine owners around the world. But i would like to ask if there is an obvious way of knowing for sure if your camshaft seal is leaking? What should we look out for?

[@MartyT]

Mine had an oil leak from around the front, taking the front cover off confirmed it was from the camshaft seal

[@archygrey9093]

Generally its good practice to replace the camshaft seal when you replace the timing belt, its cheap and pretty easy to do if the timing belt is already off, even if it isn't leaking now it probably would be the next time the belt needs replacing.

[@rashers9129]

Lad great video 💯💯💯💯👍👍

[@agustinf9612]

Hi, today I changed timing belt succesfully watching this Video. The only thing i had to do was to make a tool with 2 Holes in it to immobilize crankshaft pulley passing 2 bolts of the 4 smaller it has and Hold it to chasis. It worked ,the Bolt was very hard but could take ir off. Sorry My bad english, lot of thanks.

[@thepunishercat.6871]

Gracias me ayudó en la posición del árbol de levas y este video me ayudó mucho

[@legsofsteel1]

Hey Marty T. You need a slight edit. I did my 99 hilux yesterday All went well. I did replace the water pump in the process. It took a few internet searchs to find out EXACTLY how and where the spring mounts on the lower water pump bolt. Maybe a picture edited in? Other than that a great video. Next job in the exact same job on my Landxruiser diesel.

[@rodgeri2892]

awesome vid, thanks mate

[@MartyT]

No worries, glad you like it

[@jorgekazachek6514]

hi mate thanks for putt this great vedeo!! I need change a diesel pump on my Hilux 2.4D (2L) 88model you think I need take away all front stuff's like you showed? great job mate I love that noise TOYOTA is a King of the 4X4 cheers from Norway

[@edwardbishop1176]

Glad I have an ISUZU that has timing chain. Now 280000 km and engine running like new.

[@adamfletcher4262]

Good engines thiese are sound good for a 4 cylinder aswell

[@abyssmanur3965]

Should the crank oil seal just push in with fingers....will it pop back out from crank pressure....I used Curil k2 on the seating to help it in but I would have prefered to have to tap it in or used a curing product like loctite? Can anyone help?

[@ssnobody8775]

Love your videos, where did you get your wide array of knowledge ?

[@paultennant2593]

do you know the size of those two threadholes in the crank pulley?

[@desneturado]

Great video. What manual are you using?

[@Fantastika]

amazing stuff

[@timstrewth6916]

Thanks Marty Another noob question, please - when adjusting the crankshaft/camshaft/injector timing marks, do you always have to rotate the engine clockwise to align or is it permissable to rotate anti-clockwise? Will rotating anti-clockwise rotation damage the injector pump or camshaft? Cheers Tim

[@MartyT]

I'm not sure if anything would be damaged, you'd probably get away with it but I always turn engines the same way they run just to be safe

[@kevinvallee9049]

Great video. How many times have you done this. Your a pro👍🏼 how many miles do you have on your Toyota? Don’t get to see these in USA though their out there

[@MartyT]

Thanks, I've done it 3 times. The truck has done over half a million kms

[@elizaldecasiple249]

thank you for the video

[@jorgekazachek6514]

hi mate I can't removed a crankshaft bolt!! I tried but the engine moved! I need finding a form for stuck a engine!! the bolt must going back for release right? moved to left side right? like a normal bolts? damm is really tight!! great vedeo mate cheers from Norway I appreciate if someone help me thanks cheers from Norway

[@SBCMotorSport]

what is turqe for camshaft pully and crank pully?

[@MrSpot41]

Thanks man !

[@jilly5950]

Hi Marty Thanks for the video. I have a Toyota Toyoace with a 3L 2.7 motor. Replacing the crankshaft oil seal I noticed a groove on the crankshaft (caused by the oil seal). I want to put a Speedi sleeve/Ready sleeve on to cover the groove - do you know the right sleeve to fit? Is it a SPEEDI SLEEVE 99169? Thanks

[@MartyT]

Hi Tim, No sorry not off the top of my head, best to get the vernier guage on it and talk to the bearing shop. Cheats way to do it is put the seal not quite all the way in so the lip is not in the groove.

[@timstrewth6916]

Hi Marty In the process of replacing my timing belt. What is that loctite joint sealing compound you are using on the radiator hoses? Thanks

[@MartyT]

Hi Tim, its no. 3 non hardening aviation grade sealant

[@mitianiseduadua2116]

Good job

[@adrianbrincat3058]

very helpfull video , and nice work mate..

[@chrisguinto726]

So where did you pick up that alternator adjustment bracket? I can't find them anywhere. I removed the compressor from my 2.8 3L and now I'm stuck with that 20 pound chunk of metal that is now just a glorified alternator bracket. Killer video by the way.

[@notanexpert5010]

was the crank aligned when you did it? or is it just the top and right sprockets that need to be aligned?

[@MartyT]

Crank needs to be aligned as well, you might need a torch to see the marks

[@agustinf9612]

Hi, very good video, my question is how do you do to immobilize the crankshaft when removing crankshaft bolt at 3:39 , do you put 1st gear in gearbox or it´s any other way ? Thanks, it`s an excellent video.

[@MartyT]

First gear handbrake on

[@agustinf9612]

Marty T Lots of thanks greetings from Uruguay

[@RobertTaylor-vd2mw]

Another way to immobilise or stop the crank from turning whilst undoing the bottom crank pulley is to insert a tyre lever thru the front uni joint, or put a 50mm open ended spanner thru the rear uni joints . The cam shaft has a hex for 30mm open ended spanner . Just loosen the cam pulley lock nut and give the pulley a couple of whacks .....Hope this helps guys >>> PS I had a badly cracked head and needed to replace the head with a 2nd hand unit ,,,all went well RT

[@puksrasohchurrun]

Well put together video and great camera placement man

[@MartyT]

Thanks mate. Hope you found it useful

[@kthomas466]

Nice one.

[@simonwallace4719]

Nice video. Can job be done without removing the radiator? I've got 5L-E engine, is that what yours is?

[@MartyT]

I doubt it but the rad is easy to remove. mines an ln106 2.8d

[@isaacpaton2936]

Is that all you need to tighten your camshaft bolt, was just wondering because I thought it had to be really tight

[@MartyT]

A little locktite on the thread will stop it moving

[@jgmanza]

Thanks a lot... !!!!

[@dmorley3]

Thanks for the great video mate! About to tackle this on my 1997 model. How many hours would you say it took you, start to finish? Cheers!

[@MartyT]

Maybe 3-4 hours, it was a few years ago

[@goldenwest4498]

Why don't i buy all the parts and fly you to Hawaii to do the work?

[@ricardobarrosavancine4359]

You just helped me a lot. Thx

[@bernardbernard2760]

Hi Marty, can you tell me if your what year is your Toyota Hilux , and is it a 2.4 diesel, also is the power steering pump mounted on a cast Iron bracket that also has a engine mount on it. I am doing a restoration on a 1988 Hilux 2.4 diesel, and fitting power steering, and need to know if the power steering bracket for my 2.4 diesel is the cast iron version. Thanks.

[@MartyT]

Mine is a 97 2.8d, not sure about the bracket sorry

[@bernardbernard2760]

Thanks, need the bracket that is attached to engine block to fit the power steering pump to on my Toyota Hilux 2.4 diesel engine. Been told by one chap I need the cast Iron bracket, that not only is the power steering pump attached to it , but also the engine is attached to the chassis using the same bracket. It quite common on probably most Toyota Hilux models , but their is also on some models a pressed steel version, that is for the power steering pump only. Think the power steering bracket on you vehicle is the cast iron version, from what I could make out . Thanks again. .

[@daniellebrown1916]

Why they never sold these in the US is one of life’s greatest mysteries.

[@jorgemenjivar6526]

Nice job..now how I turn my tbelt light off in the dashboard??

[@MartyT]

You just remove the small black grommet in the clear instrument screen next to the trip reset and press the reset button with a small precision screw driver.

[@legsofsteel1]

Not on a hilux. You have to remove the instrument cluster and change a screw to the hole next to it.

[@richfoub]

Hey Marty, would you have the various pulley bolt torque specs handy? Don't have a book yet. Hard to find the exact specs on Google.

[@MartyT]

Not off the top of my head, message me at [e-mail] and I'll look up in the manual for you

[@hntrkai8559]

Do you know where I could get some fuel injector lines from for this engine?

[@MartyT]

No but I'd look for one being parted out on marketplace

[@PrimitivePeter]

Thank you SO MUCH for posting this. Here in the USA there is very little known about these engines and even fewer people who know how to work on them. Are you able to share the torque specs for all of the necessary bolts? Any chance you have a part number for the timing belt kit? Thanks again :)

[@MartyT]

Sorry I'm not sure about torque specs etc, I filmed this many years ago.

[@dazalenko4250]

Start engine and check for leaks, if you see leaks - Stop engine Start crying

[@hamidsofiane8406]

How he removed the fan ?

[@nikkws]

what type of belt did you put??

[@SinBrevard]

hi, where can the kit be purchased from? I have a '93 Hilux and I'm in America...seem to have a problem with the local shops geting the parts.

[@MartyT]

I get mine from Australia these days, should be plenty on ebay

[@SinBrevard]

@@MartyT thank you!!

[@abyssmanur3965]

How did you crank the motor to check belts pulleys...isnt compression to high for cranking by hand?

[@MartyT]

I used a socket and long bar, it is hard but can be done

[@abyssmanur3965]

Marty T Thanks for that...One further question...I have a Hiace and need to remove radiator etc...do I remove from above or below? Cheers

[@MartyT]

No worries, sorry I've never worked on a hiace

[@gregburke4045]

Does the water pump have to be replaced

[@MartyT]

No but it is a good idea to replace it while you're in there

[@DLmusifix]

Hi thanks for the informative video. How do you turn off the Tbelt light off though?

[@MartyT]

reset button on the outer face of the dash cluster blanked by a 2mm grommet ,held in for 5 sces with the ign on, will de illuminate the warning signal

[@pandemulenga7440]

do valves bend when timing belt brakes on that engine?

[@MartyT]

I believe so yes

[@alphachad4631]

They sure do I replaced the cylinder head in my mums 3.0litre hilux when the belt snapped

[@bobbob-vw1yw]

On the other bolts not the cam seal and crankshaft seal what locktite do you use i bought blue one is that ok

[@MartyT]

Not sure without seeing the specs of the threadlock

[@bobbob-vw1yw]

@@MartyTthanks for the reply. it's 243 loctite. Stops vibration loosening of nuts, prevents corrosion, seals against leakage, stops backlash in keyways and splines, Parts will dismantle with normal hand tools.

[@maxivelazquez9643]

Hola cambie junta de tapa de cilindro y no me jira el sigueñal afllje los valansines y tampoco. Que me quedo mal alguien me puede decir

[@jgmanza]

Hi my Truck Engine is the same like this. But the Crankshaft pulley has eaten out 2 times. This time I will put in a new key. The old Key is stuck. A mechanic changed the Crankshaft seal in front last 2 months and the Crankshaft nut and pulley fell off this week. Could be that the crankshaft is bent?..... Thanks!!!

[@MartyT]

Why would the crankshaft be bent? maybe you need a better mechanic, he may not have installed the pulley properly

[@jgmanza]

@@MartyT oh..thanks. they did not properly torque the pulley nut. Also we checked the key and it is worn.

[@alanmichaelclarosescobar4223]

Where do I buy the T-belt for hilux surf 1997 engine 1kz-te

[@MartyT]

Ask google gemini

[@aussiescraphunter7808]

Looks good to me, l be doing my own in a week or so

[@ragegamer781]

Well now I know where the water pump is and how much of a pain in the ass it's gonna be... I need more tools. Thanks mate.

[@MartyT]

The water pump is the silver thing in the middle, A good socket set and some ring spanners are the main tools you'll need

[@GC-hm3yu]

how often do you have to change this belt?

[@MartyT]

Every 100,000 kms

[@GC-hm3yu]

Is it hard to install AC on a 2.4 1994 hilux? If I get the whole AC pieces from a junkyard 4 runner or surf?

[@MartyT]

Sorry I can't help you there, mine doesn't have an ac

[@kimsjohom628]

Where can i. Faind crankshaft yused Toyota Hilux 2.4 turbo diesel 55 mm

[@harveysmith100]

Lot's of these engines in the UK. Try UK ebay

[@adrianjos04]

Couple of tips ..... Crank shaft bolt ( bolt in the centre of bottom pully ) : Undo : fit a socket to bolt with a good breakerbar & hit with hammer in anti - clockwise direction with handbrake fully on and gearshift in 4th gear When re-assembling : Re-tighten to 170 foot pounds in clockwise direction

[@bensearle2232]

Why 4th? Going to try that tomorrow, I haven't been able to get my pulley to stop turning but had it in 1st.

[@adrianjos04]

@@bensearle2232 use 4th gear because it is the gear with a 1:1 ratio. This means the gear will give a good resistance when you undo the bolt. Pull on the handbrake to help.

[@bensearle2232]

@@adrianjos04 will try that! Thank you for the reply!

[@knowname7289]

thanks !! , you know the camshaft torque spec too please?

[@MegaAnibar]

this engine is used for Toyota Qualis in India.....

[@keithdunham8139]

3or4 cylinder on that diesel ?

[@MartyT]

4

[@BaconRanch]

Do you have a part# for the kit? I am in Canada with an import right hand drive and cant find a thing. Or direct me to a web address that will ship to Canada please??

[@MartyT]

Google search

[@BaconRanch]

@@MartyT have done....google makes localized results, need a VPN....thanks though, I guess

[@xtremepredator7352]

I had replace my toyota hilux 1999 timing belt yesterday but since then when i started my car the whole car body was shaking and its sounds so noisy.somebody please help me..

[@MartyT]

You better go over your work and make sure the timing marks are set correctly

[@benmarsden696]

Hey Xtreme, did you figure out what was wrong? My hilux is the same

[@xtremepredator7352]

@@MartyT thank you marty.

[@xtremepredator7352]

@@benmarsden696 i just make sure that the timing marks are set correctly like Marty T said

[@xtremepredator7352]

@@MrTech-fu3wb thanks for the extra information buddy.i appreciate it

[@andreasandreou45]

how to changhe oil filter on a 2 C diesel engine its too tight space i tried to use a chain tool but i couldnt turn it? its on a corolla last oil or service that shows on the previous owner card was 266 k and now its nearly to turn 275 k i check car info web site says every 10.000 kmh

[@CN-vc9bh]

do you know if this engine is interference or non interference

[@MartyT]

I believe it is an interference engine but I could be wrong

[@CN-vc9bh]

@@MartyT ok.. thanks for the reply

[@williambudg7948]

Why put lock tight on a seal

[@lukerobinson8843]

when i try take mine off it spins the motor how do i make that not happing

[@MartyT]

Put it in low gear, brakes on

[@lukerobinson8843]

@@MartyT how tight should the crank pulley is i use a bar and i use the cam nut to tight it up

[@lukerobinson8843]

@@MartyT would it damage the engine if spin the motor to lose the bolt up or no i use the starter motor to lose it

[@danhogan7155]

Why Loctite the crank and cam bolts. surely if they stayed tight after 100 000 klms they wont come loose again after being torqued correctly. Won't is just make it harder next time you try to do this job. I'm a massive fan of Loctite used correctly and in the correct place.

[@MartyT]

Toyota recommend locktite on those bolts, who am I to argue

[@puksrasohchurrun]

Dan Hogan you’ll find Toyota use thread locker on them in the first place

[@I_M_Nonno]

In the States we get 100K miles between recommended belt changes. You blokes are getting screwed! ;-)

[@hampuslytz5393]

Nope! :) It's the same here in Finland, with all timing belt intervals, oil changes etc.(with all cars) Beacuse of our cold winters it puts a lot more stress on bearing grease, the rubber of the timing belt, oil in the engine during cold starts and so on. Did a headgasket on my hilux last fall, not even two years on timing belt, and very moderate mileage. Noticed the idler pulley bearing was leaking grease when I was reassembling. No way that would have survived another 85k or so miles :P I know a lot of people that ignore the recommended service intervals, and they're usually the ones bitching the most when shit hits the fan, or in this case when valves hit the pistons ;) (Not saying you're that kind of person, just find it a bit funny :D )

[@I_M_Nonno]

@@hampuslytz5393 Recommended service is 100,000 MILES in the States. 100,000 Kilometers is the equivalent of 60,000 miles.

[@hampuslytz5393]

@@I_M_Nonno Yeah, that was exactly what I was telling you, we're not getting screwed its a safety featire. Getting screwed would be to have same interval and ending up with s blown up engine :p I was giving an example of why it differs in different regions. Just beacuse we use metric I have no problem grasping the imperial system ;) My point being was that my car that runs mayby 15k kilometers per year, would not have survived the american-standard timing belt interval, due to the idler pulley bearing leaking grease already after 3 years, around 35-40k kms

[@legsofsteel1]

I just do it when the light comes on.

[@newmanamuzu4831]

Matiz

[@TheRayrax]

On an older hilux its not every 100.000 km.

[@andysaunders3708]

PT Cruiser timing belt replacement. First, remove the engine. 2 days work at home. Nah, let it die. Riddled with electronic gremlins. Pity, as it's tidy, with a low mileage, but the dash is always celebrating some new disaster by lighting up like an Xmas tree, I kid you not, and they'r e always intermittent warnings, so a scan tool is pretty useless...

[@DenisNana-vw8dz]

Quand le moteur chaud trop ces dû quoi

[@taiorohdtr9879]

Quelqu'un peut traduire en français s'il te plaît

[@jilly5950]

That should read a 3L, 2.8 diesel motor.

[@andysaunders3708]

Plus parts ex-USA. And then there's the Jeep. I can see why Chrysler, (or Fiat-Chrylser, or Daimler Benz), crapped out. Jeep and PT made in Austria. Not Australia, but Austria. Bloody rubbish. Pretty bad deal for the money. A 4.7 V8 should last a whole lot longer than 250,000km, but I won't use it anymore, as they're prone to dropping valve seats at about this mileage due to poor design. I don't have the disposable income to buy new heads from the US, and to have them recontidioned in NZ is $2000 minimum, and the $800+ for a gasket set, and while its apart, you maight as well replace the OHC timing chains... I think not. I'm so paranoid about it, having seen the outcome when the HO engines eat valve seats that I haven't started it since it got it's last WoF, and now the battery is flat-as. Gonna get me a Hyundai.