Timing Belt Tips On A 2006 Lexus RX330 And On All Cars

This is a general tip on doing timing belts. I do this on all timing belts I install to make sure they are on right.
This video was made as a demonstration how to repair things and should not be done with out the proper training and safety equipment. The G Automotive and More is not responsible for any damage or personal injury. Please if you don't have the ability to do these demonstrations, don't try and get a professional to do it for you.

[@KingD0]

Thank you thank you thank you. I’m a diys person and this vid got my alignment the way I needed. I got the car crunk after. Now I need to do is put all parts back on. Thank you again. Great great video. I can’t thank you enough

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Thanks for watching

[@letsemailjoe]

Thanks for the helpful tips! Just did this job and yes, that belt was tight to put on.

[@JohnNorris411]

How long did it take you?

[@bradpeterson4277]

very informative, tells me why I'll hire it done,thanks,sub'd

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Its very tedious and I dont like to be pulled away when I do the job so I dont mess up. Thanks for watching

[@kellysutton2780]

Just found out my 2005 lexus rx330 needs coil tuneup and timing belt I bought it used for 6300 he said timing belt hasn't been changed in years I figured that just glad I got it there before it broke

[@EdHotin]

I just installed a timing belt kit on my 2002 Lexus ES300 and it's timed perfectly but I'm curious to know why it is that when you line up all the marks then rotate the crankshaft two times the lines on the belt don't line up with the timimg marks on the camshafts or crankshaft? Just like it says in the video @8:31.

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

I don't have an answer for that, but I know if you keep turning it over the marks will line back up eventually.

[@garlicbutter1906]

It's because when he did two revolutions of the crank the belt only traveled twice the circumference of the crank pulley/sprocket (whatever those are called). C=pi * D. So if the pulley was 4 in. diameter then 4*3.14 = 12.56" per revolution. With a belt that long, you can see you'll need a few more turns on the crank to get the marks back around to where you started from.

[@donaldlee6760]

EricTheCarGuy has a good answer for this. The timing belt and pullys are designed so that each tooth of the belt will mate with a diffent tooth of the pullys on each revolution, I guess so the teeth of the belt wear more evenly, particularly if one pully tooth has a slight imperfection. I think this is acheived by the pullys having an even number of teeth and the timing belt an odd number of teeth (or vise-versa) In ETCG's video, he rotated the timing belt around 40-something turns until the marks lined back up with the marks on the pully.

[@edcain3676]

If U Use GATES T.BELTS,Check to Make Sure They Aren't Made In CHINA,GATES HAS A PLANT SOME WHERE THERE & UNDERSTAND Some Of The CHINESE GATES BELTS HAVE BEEN FOUND NOT TO HAVE RIGHT AMT.OF RIDGES ON THE BELTS

[@asakiqi1]

Hi, thanks for the video. The arrows on the timing belt, should they face the Engine or the fender?

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Every car is different. I try to see if the marking are on the old belt and put it that way. Sometimes the instructions in the kit will tell you. Thanks for watching

[@JohnNorris411]

I have a question about the timing belt cover, I understand it has some kind of gasket on the cover to help keep dirt out. But of all the timing belt replacement videos, I never hear anyone mention anything about the gasket on the cover. Is that something that should maybe be replaced with new gasket material when doing this job?

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Yes there is a dust gasket on the plastic timing cover. As long as the car has no oil leaks behind the cover that gasket is reusable. Oil will swell that gasket on most cars.

[@dolnick7]

Thanks for making the effort to post this. Could you do this operation without the car on a lift? How high up would you need to raise the car to do this comfortably, and how long does it take when you're not stopping to film it? :)

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

You need to take off the passenger front wheel and I would get it at least a foot off the ground so you can go from the top to the bottom to work. Then when you take off the water pump it a mess. I try to catch all the coolant so your not kneeling in all the coolant. I take my time and do not like to be pulled away when I am doing one. It takes me a good 5 to 6 hours to do one of these. I know other people that can do it faster but I do not want to mess up and ruin a motor. Thanks for watching.

[@vincenzegreisingel2429]

I need to do this procedure on my 2006 3MZ-FE is a 3.3 L (3,310 cc) version. Is it the same?

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Yes it should be. Thanks for watching

[@christophergaudreau9265]

Is it possible to replace any crank sensors or any other miscellaneous electrical parts when in there doing this job.?.

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Yes you can get to the sensors easier with it part.

[@ega0117]

How often should you replace the timing belt on your 2006 Lexus RX 330🤔??

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

In the maintenance guide that I have said 90k in severe duty. They don't say anything in regular service. I would do it every 100k. Thanks for watching

[@vincentcontrol]

Is the engine on this car interference or non interference? Thank you for the video.

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

According to Snap-On ShopKey automotive repair information, It Is a Interference motor. Thanks for watching

[@glenglene8473]

I believe non interference. I worked on car with broken belt, but head and valve are Ok.

[@kenhcuasoc9897]

Yes bro

[@musaisiak3036]

Thanks

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Thanks for watching

[@JohnNorris411]

Who makes the better belt? Mitsubishi or Gates?

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Mitsubishi would be my first choice but Gates are ok.

[@JohnNorris411]

@@TheGAutomotiveAndMore That is what I ended up going with, thanks. Your video was quite helpful as well.

[@acerchromebook8971]

my 2004 rx330 still has the original timing belt has 126k miles on it.

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Its supposed to be changed a 90k. Thanks for watching

[@acerchromebook8971]

@@TheGAutomotiveAndMore im thinking of changing mine at 150k miles i believe lexus timing belt are good quality to handle. my uncle change his timing belt on a 2000 toyota tacoma at 100k miles and looked like belt had no wear on it.

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

@@acerchromebook8971 The original belt is very good quality.

[@edcain3676]

@@acerchromebook8971 ; The ES & RS 330 Engines Are Interference Engs,So If T.Blt Breaks,Ur Engine is TOAST, MAJOR INTERNAL PISTON & VALVE DAMAGE,So I Wouldn't Risk A nother 20-30,000 mls To Save Trying To Stretch the T.Belt.T.Belt Serv.is About $1000-1250,Another Eng.or 4-4.5 Times That Repairing Ur Orig.Eng From Major Valve & PISTON Damage is 4-4.5 Times That Amt.The Tundra & Tacoma 3.4 Engs.Are Non Interference Engs.,Meaning if T.Belt Breaks,NO MAJOR ENG.DAMAGE,JUST REPL.T.BELT,WATER PUMP & TENSIONER & Ur Good To Go. Had 01 Tundra 6 Cyl.24v Eng.& Repl.My T.Belt W/ Either A Goodyear Gatorback or GATES T.BELT ,EVERY 110-125,000 mls.Put 888,850 mls.on it in 15 yrs.& T Belt Only Broke Once ,When I Misplaced Mlg.Accountability & it Broke @ 154,000 mls.NO Eng.Damage.Most Times ,A Worn Out T.Belt ,Isn't Too Obvious,Unless ur Tensioner Goes South & Eats T.Belt Up.Mech.Once Told Me It Can Be Worn Out & Still Look O.K.

[@angelbluerider9588]

wow a mechanic probably charge alot for this job?

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Yes very time comsuming and you have be sure timing belt is in right or you could destroy the engine. Thanks for watching.