How Well Made are Toyota Timing Belts? Let's Check an OVERDUE One! | DIY V8 Timing Belt

So How Well Made are Toyota Timing Belts? We take apart a 2004 Lexus LS430 with just over 72,000 miles on it's original 18 year old belt to see how it's doing.

You'll see the whole process of removal and you can use this as a DIY guide when removing a Toyota or Lexus V8 timing belt.

TCCN Automotive Inc.
Toyota and Lexus Specialist Repair

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0:00 Intro
1:19 Timing Belt Removal
3:40 Car Quick Inspection
6:51 Disassembly DIY Tips
8:59 Timing Belt Condition
20:23 Reinstallation
28:40 Timing belt Intervals and Difficulty

[ChrisBanda]

This is the kind of mechanic I want working on my car, so much passion for the craft and pride in his work.

[bme]

Good to know there are still people in this world who are conscientious in the things that they do. I have no doubt the shop will be a big success.

[ugnhyme]

Awesome work! My father was a Lexus Master Tech for 30 years! He taught me everything I know and some of the tips you give regarding the job are the same things he will tell me. You sir are a true master tech! Hats off

[j.g.]

I recently did a timing belt job on a family member’s 2004 Toyota Sequoia with 259, 000k miles. She is the original owner and has never had the timing belt replaced. I was surprised to see that the original belt was still in very good shape. All new parts used were bought from Toyota.

[KINGTYLER.]

Every time I think about getting a new car I come these 430 videos and instantly change my mind again

[rightlanehog]

AMD, The video is so well-lit and crystal clear. The only thing missing is a live studio audience. 🤩

[AnalogWolf]

Very meticulous, passionate and detailed work/video. As a mechanical engineer this makes me especially happy when this passion goes full circle: the engineers who designed it, the plant thaat cast/machined it, the factory workers who assembled it, the driver who took good care of it, and it gets to a mechanic who treats it the same way. Whatever you own, take care of it the best you can. That's what my dad taught me and I see it here.

[johnboutsikos]

It's not just the passion it is his integrity that impressed me the most ...am a retired dealer tech ith 40 yrs

[Chris-hz]

I just bought a 1 owner 3rd gen 2005 GS430 with 115000km on it (72Kmiles)here in Australia, serviced by Lexus its whole life. beautiful vehicle.

[chuckwhitehead]

Yes, 2005 Lexus LS 430 with 140, 000 miles. We changed the timing belt, idler, water pump, hoses with new antifreeze using highest quality parts. After 1000 miles my daughter watched the temperature gauge climb to more than hot. It then went back down. Then the engine locked up. Engine destroyed. The cause was an internally collapsed radiator.(the original radiator looked good, but was worn out from the inside). After $2, 000 for a JDM replacement engine and an additional $4, 500 in labor including a new radiator we were back on the road.
My recommendation to you is to change out the radiator also.

[Fister_of_Muppets]

Great video, your knowledge of the important details: Not leaving slack on the non-tensioner side, making sure the arrows point out and not inward towards the T-marks, the plastic cover, etc... all golden information. Let's also give props to that original timing belt looking half-decent after 28 years.

[crummy]

The last sentence was the most important to me. You have changed the way my day was going to go. May He continue to bless you and your family. Thank you for being a faithful man who is bold with his words during these crazy times. Thank you for the great videos as well.

[denvernn]

Your passion for what you do and explaining everything is top notch! Well done and wishing you all the success!

[oomfh]

Before I replaced the timing belt and water pump on my SC430 I consulted three different sources - each of which omitted one or more detail. But between the three I created a step-by-step list that included what the other left out. Experience with other auto repairs will help you deal with what is not covered in manuals, videos.
As mentioned by the creator of the video - it’s challenging to cover every step without making the video too long. Only thing I will add is I used a torque wrench on most of the bolts - especially on the water pump to ensure equal pressure is applied to the five bolts.

[rednuht]

I bought a Ls430 about a month ago 1 owner 04 UL 150k and I’m thrilled that you made a video on this vehicle. Repairing cars as they are meant to be repaired seems to be a lost art.

[stephendibari]

Love the LS430’s ! The original owner of my 2002 ES300 changed the timing belt at 88k miles also changed the water pump and valve cover gasket. I now have 170, 500 miles and I’ll be having it changed at 180k miles.

[Shadowdancer]

I recently bought an 06 ls430 with 98k and first thing I did was change the timing belt. Old one was still in very good shape!

[codyc.]

This is fascinating. Watched the whole thing even though I have intention of ever doing this. It's really a skill and an art, and you're as good as they get sir!

[Yoyo]

There's something very cool about watching an absolute master of his craft like AMD do their work. They make it look much easier than it is.

[albertagyemang]

The best mechanic on YouTube. You made it look very easy. Very good instructor.