The Timing Belt Broke In My Toyota MR2 AW11 Part 1

This is not how I wanted to finish out the summer! During my drive to work yesterday my 1985 Toyota MR2 shut off on me while I was cruising at 70MPH on the highway, not good! Today I dig into it to see what happened.
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[@DIYDanCars]

The playlist link to my other MR2 related videos can be found here: bit.ly/2Yeivba My MR2 restoration video: bit.ly/3532vbw

[@bigchief939]

Really appreciate seeing you working on your car, just picked one up and the tight space of the engine compartment can be daunting, but seeing someone do it at home without pulling the motor is pretty refreshing.

[@DIYDanCars]

Don't let the car intimidate you. The MR2 is actually pretty easy to work on.

[@bigchief939]

@@DIYDanCars can't wait to dig into mine, hopefully it will be smooth sailing once I start getting into it

[@rickproulx6667]

Awesome video Dan!! I have a 88 MR2 that had its timing belt done at 35000 from the previous owner back in 1997. I have 59000 miles on her now and this video definitely will help me change mine.

[@DIYDanCars]

Thanks Rick! Sounds like you have a beauty. Mine just turned 90k miles.

[@orlanmedina3693]

Great video dude. Taking the time to record detail stuff thanks

[@DIYDanCars]

Hi Orlan, my MR2 videos don't get much love on youtube, but I do them anyways in the hopes of helping owners keep their cars on the road instead of scrapping them. I'm glad my video helped you! - DIYDan

[@rexeritygaming9866]

thanks for the informative video

[@DIYDanCars]

No problem!

[@mikeealy4033]

Ant Anstead from Wheeler Dealers just did this on the last episode. He tig welded to the end of a broken bolt and built it up enough to get some vice grips on it. It came right out. He said to be very careful to keep the weld on the end of the bolt and weld the bolt to the block. Don't mig weld it because there's just not enough control. Practice first to get all your setting perfect. He made it look easy. Of course, it's not. Good luck! You can do it.

[@DIYDanCars]

Thanks Mike!

[@supra1722]

sure the compressor is going out and it doesn't just need some oil?

[@wolvertonlecensura9541]

Did you do the water pump with the motor still in it? I'm subscribed so I'll check your videos again

[@skvltdmedia]

I just did mine - it's possible, but you gotta be real careful after you RTV it when you houdini it back in, but its doable.

[@Dundertaker1]

You need a set of QuickJacks...hey...QuickJacks...Sponsor DIY DAN!!!!

[@DIYDanCars]

I would love one! They definitely have a nice product.

[@Vracer111]

Only problem is you'd need two... the BL-3500SLX for the MR2 and the BL-5000SLX (or EXT) for everything else. Once you go with a Quick Jack though you'll never want to go back to a jack & jackstands... especially on cars with not a lot of ground clearance.

[@grimjimbo2059]

So i take it there's no damage done when the belt snaps because that puts my mind at rest because i need mine doing but just need to pay to get it done.just spent 800 on getting it through the mot ouch.

[@generationbehindhifi]

Correct! The NA MR2 has a non interference engine design.

[@stephenbello1081]

My preference is weld fixing broken off bolts. Unplug the ECU. Spray WD40 in advance. Use a piece of 5mm thick copper plate with a 10mm hole in it as a mask to stop damage and sticking to the surrounding metal. This also helps keep the weld bead in place, but take precautions in case hot metal does fall off. Earth to the plate. Make your bead 6-8mm high in 1 or 2 passes. While it's still orange hot grab it with a set of vise grips which will forge 2 flat sides. Quickly give it another hit with the WD40 spray. The heating and cooling helps crack any corrosion holding it in. Once its cool you can shock it back and forward, hit the end with a hammer and keep applying WD40 as you would with any stuck bolt.

[@DIYDanCars]

Stephen thanks for the suggestion!

[@stephenbello1081]

Worked well for me on my AW11, 3 x M6 so far at around 10 min each. I should have started the explanation with "If you can already weld" and noted my bolts were snapped flush or only a few threads deep. Good luck with whichever way you go.

[@DIYDanCars]

@@stephenbello1081 Stephen thanks for clarifying! I was messing with the bolt for almost 2 hours today and was able to at least get part of the bolt about a hair past the block. I have some battle wounds to prove it, but it looks like patiences and persistence might pay off. After work tomorrow i'll see if I can back the bolt out just a little bit more so I can get some vice grips on it. If I can, i'm golden!

[@stephenbello1081]

My cambelt is of unknown age so Im very much looking forward to your next post. There's so few cars left and even fewer people with hands on experience. Your diy guides are being enjoyed, appreciated and followed as far away as Oz.

[@DIYDanCars]

@@stephenbello1081 Thanks Stephen! Happy to help! I’m hoping my DIY videos will help people fix their cars instead of scrapping them. I think as prices start to rise owners will be more inclined to fix them. Its pretty cool that there are still some AW11 fans out there, they really are fun cars. I just wish we had more support from Toyota (parts).