Cam Belt Change

[Zackpn]

Done my first cam belt weekend on a MK2 punto :)

I know this is different just has anyone done a cambelt on is200 sport?

Cheers

[IHgs300]

The cambelt on the is200 is easily do-able following the guide on here. I did one some time ago on one of my old 200;s and surprised me how easy it was.

Budget 3-4 hours and take it steady and double check everything.

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/tutorials/article/122-replacing-is200-timing-belt/

[Zackpn]

The cambelt on the is200 is easily do-able following the guide on here. I did one some time ago on one of my old 200;s and surprised me how easy it was.

Budget 3-4 hours and take it steady and double check everything.

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/tutorials/article/122-replacing-is200-timing-belt/

Thanks for that :) so its a auto tensioner witch makes it easier what did you torque rollers to?

Cheers

[IHgs300]

here you go

http://www.shoarmateam.nl/upload/Lexus/IS200+IS300/manual-is200/Engine%20Mechanical/m_em_0026.pdf

[Mr.Rudus]

ha!

easy easy -

just get the radiator out the way then you will know what I mean.

I think its easier than a fiat punto!

[Zackpn]

cant get the main bottom pulley off help please :'(

[clifton 94]

hi once you take the pulley bolt out just tap the pulley each side with a soft face mallet until it comes off

[Zackpn]

Can't get the bolt out :'(

[clifton 94]

best use a air gun to get it off or you will need a long strong arm bar to go on the socket best to use a six side impact socket and a chain wrench to go around pulley also if its a manual car put it gear and get someone to put their foot on the brake pedal these bolts can be very tight I have seen people put the socket and strong arm bar against the inner wing and flick the starter motor this is usually the hardest part don't forget to change the idler and adjuster assemble and if the car is a high mileage change the water pump good luck

[Zackpn]

Thank you for your info.

Ill give it ago tomoz is it just a normal thread left to undo?

Thanks again

[clifton 94]

normal thread

[IHgs300]

Definately use a strong 6 sided socket and a breaker bar/t bar. Long enough to reach passenger wing crossmember, then flick ignition key quickly to start then off again immediately.with car not in gear.

[clifton 94]

why in gear and not neutral

[Zackpn]

Just tried it in gear and brakes on and no thing :( need a chain wrench me thinks

[clifton 94]

try in not in gear but be quick to turn it off

[Zackpn]

Am just trying a bar :/