Excellent explanation. Just the right level of detail and the tips and tricks were very helpful. Saved me about $575 compared to going to the Lexus dealer. Thank you.
The side aluminum bracket with 2 studs and 2 bolts CAN be slipped out over the studs ...very close and pushing the AC aluminum line over a bit on the fender well helps. Then studs can be broken loose using an external #8 torx socket in combination with vice grips on the non threaded portion of the stud. The timing mark for the crank is located on the toothed backing plate of the crank gear....NOT the crank gear itself (confusing in the first part of the video). The drilled mark on the crank gear face is for the timing belt mark. I found it helpful to put some whiteout on the edge of the belt at the yellow marks for the cams and crank. A mirror and flashlight used from the fender well was the best way to determine alignment of all cover, pully and belt marks on the rear cam.....view must be parallel to the pully face or the angle of view makes the marks appear unaligned. Tighten the tensioner pully with a pry bar and tiedown bungee and check the alignment marks on cams and crank with belt one more time before popping the tensioner pin. Glad I did. On disassembly, remove the tensioner before removing the idler pully....otherwise rear cam will be pulled out of place.
Excellent information. I've owned my 06 Lexus RX330 for 10 years and I want to change my timing belt. I never knew that no 13mm, 15mm, 17mm or 19mm are used.
Super video Sir! Thank you very much. We have learned this skills that you have spent time practicing in only minutes. You make this difficult job look easy, and anyone following your lesson can do this. Thank you especially for warning about the 10mm bolts that hold the water pump. Stripping those threads could be a real problem maybe. As an engineer by trade? I tip my hat to your extensive mechanical skills!
I'm a retired mechanic and Automotive Tutor. I'm really impressed with your methodical approach, I'd feel a lot more confident to do it, even though the old bones are not what they were. Whatever you do, do not shortcut the job by replacing the belt only.
@15:30 "You cannot take this pump out and you cannot understand what's going on." HAHA!! My exact feeling when I did this for the first time. Just as much trouble getting the WP gasket out too. Do this trick and they will slide right out of there. Great video.
Я смотрел на Яндексе с переводом. Классное видео,Серёга показал все засадные моменты. Завтра будем менять.Ещё раз посмотрю видос,как бы для закрепления. Сергей ,спасибо тебе , что делишься знаниями.
Thanks so much for this video. I have a 2004 Lexus ES330 3.3L V6, which has the same engine and is basically the same procedure. Note: in the Lexus you don't have to remove the water pump stud to get it out.
I used an old sears electric 1/2 inch impact to remove that 22m bolt. The trick was to use a heavy duty socket such as a Lisle 77110 socket , or similar, found on Amazon. These sockets are very heavy.
Thank you for your detailed video. With your step by step tips, it surely will help me when changing my timing belt. Any tips for replacing the spark plugs for this car? The back three spark plugs are hard to get.
Great video. Thanks for sharing. What’s the average charge for parts & labor to replace timing belt & water pump? What brand timing belt & water pump do you recommend after market parts?
Спасибо:) И лайк я поставил:) Но смотреть со звуком не смог..:) Раньше я думал что это у меня прононсиэшин полный пипец:)) Теперь я в себе значительно более уверен;))
At 9:24 - on my 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, there is also no room to jiggle out the side bracket and the E8 studs must be removed, however my studs are super tight and I can feel the E8 socket starting to strip the head. Do you next use a stud extractor or heat the stud with a torch? This is my very first timing belt change so it's both fun and terrifying.
Hello! I liked this video so much and decided to work on my 2005 lexus rx330. I changed camshaft & crankshaft seals, water pump, timing belt. the problem I have now is the error code p0016 and I cleared at least 5 times but, it came back after the engine runs for few minutes. Engine run fine. not shaking, rocking, or knocking. But not sure what is the problem and how to solve it. please advise.
Yup, that's how you do that. Nice job. Now you should make a video showing people how to fix the power windows after they disconnected the battery and why it is idling strangely until the computer relearns everything. Also make really sure that you top off the radiator.
Thank you for the great video. I have a question though, as I was looping the belt around the back cam gear, it jumped off the mark. I reset it, I thought but after rotating the engine a few times by hand the marks no longer match the gear marks.
Is this an interference engine? I'm getting mixed answers online. My wife's lexus rx330 broke the timing belt and I'm trying to decide if I should install a new belt or look into getting a replacement engine
No one shows here that it is easier to put the belt if you install the tensioner pulley last after aligning all the belt marks. I figured it myself but at the cost of significant time.
@@fixcaryourself414 WOW, wish I had a timing chain. How long is a new timing belt good for until a replacement? I's guessing 100,000 miles or 10 years whichever comes first.
Thank you for one of the most COMPREHENSIVE and complete DIY videos that I have ever seen on TH-cam. QUESTION: Is the instruction the same for the next generation RX350 (2015)? Thanks again!
Totally different engine. This video is for the 04-06 RX330 with the 3.3 engine which has a rubber timing belt. 2007+ RX350 has a 3.5 engine and a timing "chain" which doesn't need replacement.
Excellent detail - after watching this I've decided to take it to a mechanic. :)
🤣🤣🤣🤣👌
how much did it cost you
lol
Ahhahahah
Guess I don't have to watch this after seeing this. Time better spent elsewhere, gotcha!
Very detailed, step by step video. After watching your video, I confidently drove to my mechanic for him to do it.
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I could listen to this guy’s narrative all day. So clear and concise for an ESL speaker.
God bless you man, you deserve a medal. Thank you a lot especially the trick with the metal plate next to the water pump.
Excellent explanation. Just the right level of detail and the tips and tricks were very helpful. Saved me about $575 compared to going to the Lexus dealer. Thank you.
The side aluminum bracket with 2 studs and 2 bolts CAN be slipped out over the studs ...very close and pushing the AC aluminum line over a bit on the fender well helps. Then studs can be broken loose using an external #8 torx socket in combination with vice grips on the non threaded portion of the stud. The timing mark for the crank is located on the toothed backing plate of the crank gear....NOT the crank gear itself (confusing in the first part of the video). The drilled mark on the crank gear face is for the timing belt mark. I found it helpful to put some whiteout on the edge of the belt at the yellow marks for the cams and crank. A mirror and flashlight used from the fender well was the best way to determine alignment of all cover, pully and belt marks on the rear cam.....view must be parallel to the pully face or the angle of view makes the marks appear unaligned. Tighten the tensioner pully with a pry bar and tiedown bungee and check the alignment marks on cams and crank with belt one more time before popping the tensioner pin. Glad I did. On disassembly, remove the tensioner before removing the idler pully....otherwise rear cam will be pulled out of place.
One of the best informational videos I've seen for repairing your car. Take a bow! Well done. Thank you. Off to tackle the job on my own.
Just replaced my busted water pump on my ‘04 RX330 thanks to you and this video. Thank you sir!
Excellent information. I've owned my 06 Lexus RX330 for 10 years and I want to change my timing belt. I never knew that no 13mm, 15mm, 17mm or 19mm are used.
Thanks for posting, referenced a lot. Got the job done without issues.
Thank you Sergei! Very detailed, this gives me some confidence to get the job done right.
Awesome video and well edited. Thank you for your tips and tricks, they always made a job so much easier. Much appreciated!
Awesome video. I can tell you are very experienced. After watching this I feel confident enough to get my hands dirty
Thank you for all the tips and tricks it was extremely helpful.
This is a great resource, gives me the confidence to go get the job done
Super video Sir! Thank you very much. We have learned this skills that you have spent time practicing in only minutes. You make this difficult job look easy, and anyone following your lesson can do this. Thank you especially for warning about the 10mm bolts that hold the water pump. Stripping those threads could be a real problem maybe. As an engineer by trade? I tip my hat to your extensive mechanical skills!
Thanks, you did an excellent job. This video was super helpful. After watching, I could definitely replace the timing belt and water pump on my SUV.
I'm a retired mechanic and Automotive Tutor. I'm really impressed with your methodical approach, I'd feel a lot more confident to do it, even though the old bones are not what they were. Whatever you do, do not shortcut the job by replacing the belt only.
@15:30 "You cannot take this pump out and you cannot understand what's going on." HAHA!! My exact feeling when I did this for the first time. Just as much trouble getting the WP gasket out too. Do this trick and they will slide right out of there. Great video.
Thank you for the video my friend!! You made the Job of changing the timing belt and water pump very simple to do!!
awesome video, thanks for the detail
Best instructional video ever!!!! Thank you for your perfectly detailed video and guidance!
Great teacher!!! Well done
excellent detailed info!
Very good video explaining this procedure!
Great Job. So well done with filming and editing. Bravo!
Just finished mine, thank you!!
Great Detail. This was well put together. Thanks
Я смотрел на Яндексе с переводом. Классное видео,Серёга показал все засадные моменты. Завтра будем менять.Ещё раз посмотрю видос,как бы для закрепления. Сергей ,спасибо тебе , что делишься знаниями.
Дай ссылку ПЖ!!!
Excellent video , your are the best
Thank's Sergi! good advice!
Thanks so much for this video. I have a 2004 Lexus ES330 3.3L V6, which has the same engine and is basically the same procedure. Note: in the Lexus you don't have to remove the water pump stud to get it out.
This is an amazing video - well done!!
Top class video ... excellent explanation. thank you
great job done, thanks!
Great video, thanks for doing it. I really doing hate this job.
fantastic video! thank you!
Thank you! Good tutorial!! Храни Бог.
Great job…including the water pump removal and rear timing cover relief. Thanks 26:07
thanks for this nice video,it does help understand how it works.
Awesome video 👍
Great video! Tfs!
I used an old sears electric 1/2 inch impact to remove that 22m bolt. The trick was to use a heavy duty socket such as a Lisle 77110 socket , or similar, found on Amazon. These sockets are very heavy.
Очень хороший обзор, спасибо. Сам имею 2004 года 330 ый.
Thank you. Well done!
Excellent!
Great job
Thank you for your detailed video. With your step by step tips, it surely will help me when changing my timing belt. Any tips for replacing the spark plugs for this car? The back three spark plugs are hard to get.
Great video. Thanks for sharing. What’s the average charge for parts & labor to replace timing belt & water pump? What brand timing belt & water pump do you recommend after market parts?
Excelente video!!! You’re awesome 😎
Very great very helpful
Very nicely done video you're very clear on process much thanks!!,,,,,, ITCH
Спасибо, Дружище!
Very Nice thank you Sir!
Thank you!! Great video. Do you have any video how to replace valve gasket cover for Lexus RX330 2006.
Good Job. Thanks
Excellent.
HOW do you get to the 2nd bolt on the hydraulic tensioner with that power steering bracket in the way?
Well done
Where are you located you look like a very honest mechanic I live in San Francisco Ca
Спасибо Серега!)
That bolt pulley did you go right or left?
Good video
Thank you👍👍😎
Thanks.
Nice 👍
Спасибо! Буду делать через 5000 миль!)
If the crank gear timing mark is at 12 o'clock position, then how do you line up the mark on the new belt?
Спасибо:) И лайк я поставил:) Но смотреть со звуком не смог..:) Раньше я думал что это у меня прононсиэшин полный пипец:)) Теперь я в себе значительно более уверен;))
Great!
At 9:24 - on my 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, there is also no room to jiggle out the side bracket and the E8 studs must be removed, however my studs are super tight and I can feel the E8 socket starting to strip the head. Do you next use a stud extractor or heat the stud with a torch? This is my very first timing belt change so it's both fun and terrifying.
To remove transfer case on that same rx330 ,do I need to take engine & transmission out ?
I have another question can I pull out crankshaft pulley without tool?
Sir my 2005 Lexus RX330 need new timing belt . How much it will costme and where to reach you?
perfect
Hello! I liked this video so much and decided to work on my 2005 lexus rx330. I changed camshaft & crankshaft seals, water pump, timing belt.
the problem I have now is the error code p0016 and I cleared at least 5 times but, it came back after the engine runs for few minutes. Engine run fine. not shaking, rocking, or knocking. But not sure what is the problem and how to solve it.
please advise.
Camshaft in the rear head slipped one tooth. Remove the timing belt and do it again.
Yup, that's how you do that. Nice job. Now you should make a video showing people how to fix the power windows after they disconnected the battery and why it is idling strangely until the computer relearns everything. Also make really sure that you top off the radiator.
I will
Thank you for the great video. I have a question though, as I was looping the belt around the back cam gear, it jumped off the mark. I reset it, I thought but after rotating the engine a few times by hand the marks no longer match the gear marks.
It should not match , that lines on the belt just to install
@@turbomaniac9783 thanks man. I did finally figure it out
Am Zeb this is my work I know who to do it very well, but No one to help me out I really love this work
Лайк поставил.☺
you reminded me of my shop teacher, great video thanks
Is this an interference engine? I'm getting mixed answers online. My wife's lexus rx330 broke the timing belt and I'm trying to decide if I should install a new belt or look into getting a replacement engine
How many miles were on the car when the belt broke?
How much do u charge for this service Sergy? We are in Silicon Valley looking to buy a RX330 which has high miles and I want to replace the BELT.
around 900
Borat!!!!! Is that you?
Where are you? If i want to bring my car to you to fix this issue.
Серёга, короче никуя не понял,но очень интересно! 😃
9:08 E8 why would Toyota uses star head bolts.
Do you recommend this car ? Are the parts expensive?
No son caras Bro ....la banda del tiempo y la pompa del agua vienen juntas y cuestan alrededor de $150 más o menos .
In Soviet Russia timing belt change you. Thanks for great video 🤙🤓.
No one shows here that it is easier to put the belt if you install the tensioner pulley last after aligning all the belt marks. I figured it myself but at the cost of significant time.
How much did all cost the customer to get this job done 🤔?
900
Cam pulley bolts are 17mm. 😏
What is a good price to have this done by a mechanic?
around 900
@@fixcaryourself414 WOW, wish I had a timing chain. How long is a new timing belt good for until a replacement? I's guessing 100,000 miles or 10 years whichever comes first.
@@martinalbert5653 I think Lexus recommends doing it every 90k miles
Does anyone know how to contact Segei? Address, or phone number of his shop?
Thank you for one of the most COMPREHENSIVE and complete DIY videos that I have ever seen on TH-cam.
QUESTION: Is the instruction the same for the next generation RX350 (2015)?
Thanks again!
Totally different engine. This video is for the 04-06 RX330 with the 3.3 engine which has a rubber timing belt. 2007+ RX350 has a 3.5 engine and a timing "chain" which doesn't need replacement.
Thank you very much for the response
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