1uz timing belts

[stradlater]

Hi all,

What have people done for buying replacement 1uz timing belts?

Are there different length timing belts for different engines?

Are they cheaper from the US?

As an example, I found this available with the idle tensioners too.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/90-94...spagenameZWD2V

[japlish]

i've been told that its best to use OEM belts as they are the only one's that fit correctly

[stradlater]

Hrm.. Ouch. Interesting input, thanks.

[ed]

im using a gates 2uz one on my 1uz vvti

fits fine and looks well made etc etc, all the timing marks and centeelines are marked accurately, nil issues, turns fine

[stradlater]

Did you replace tensioners?

$$$'s?

[japlish]

im using a gates 2uz one on my 1uz vvti

fits fine and looks well made etc etc, all the timing marks and centeelines are marked accurately, nil issues, turns fine

really? hmm i WAS told that the aftermarket belts were a little long, they'd still fit but not as well as oem one's.........ahwell thats good to know for my 1uz

[ed]

i think gates may even make the OEM belts

nah my tensioners wre A1 condition - super low km engine

[stradlater]

How much was the gates one?

[RA35GT]

I used a genuine toyota timing belt. costed $67.

The timing belt idler bearings cost alot as toyota only sell the whole assembly. (there are two idlers, one costs $244, the other costs $72)
But you can just press out the old bearings and get a bearing shop to match them up...

The timing belt tensioner itself was $102.

If you are changing the timing belt, i'd also recommend changing the water pump (dont forget to get the orings and toyota sealant). (Water pump - $159, orings <$10, sealant ~$30)

Note: These are the list prices of the parts, Give James Sloane at Castle Hill Toyota a ring, he will sort you out. (Toymod Members also get a discount.)

[cambelt]

I think i have a Genuine 1UZ timing belt in the shed . All for you Strad
Dave

[CrUZida]

I used all Dayco stuff.

$200 for belt + cam/crank seals + both tensioner bearings.
$120 for tensioner itself.


Yes you can get it all off eBayUSA.
A friend paid about $160USD for all of the above and a waterpump.

I'm just not sure on the quality of the US stuff. But I am happy to trust the Dayco gear.

[3sgte]

Here is a link to a good post.
http://www.toymods.net/forums/showpo...02&postcount=3

There are 2 different belts.

[stradlater]

Cambelt1: Your on mate. I'lll take that one. :-)