They won't change my cam belt?

[RobF]

I have purchased a 94 3.0l with 89Kms showing. The car was purchased from a dealer (fresh import) with the understanding it would be fully serviced and prepared. He refused to change the cam belt saying it was changed in November 2002. However he has not supplied any proof of this other than saying it was said at the auction in Japan. I have looked at the belt, it is shiny and the lines of the teeth can be clearly seen through the flat outer face. I do not think it is newish. What do you folks think from experience?

[hormygollop]

I have purchased a 94 3.0l with 89Kms showing. The car was purchased from a dealer (fresh import) with the understanding it would be fully serviced and prepared. He refused to change the cam belt saying it was changed in November 2002. However he has not supplied any proof of this other than saying it was said at the auction in Japan. I have looked at the belt, it is shiny and the lines of the teeth can be clearly seen through the flat outer face. I do not think it is newish. What do you folks think from experience?

Ask the dealer to confirm in writing to you that in their opinion it is a new belt and does not need to be changed,
see what their reply is

Keith

[rich]

I have purchased a 94 3.0l with 89Kms showing. The car was purchased from a dealer (fresh import) with the understanding it would be fully serviced and prepared. He refused to change the cam belt saying it was changed in November 2002. However he has not supplied any proof of this other than saying it was said at the auction in Japan. I have looked at the belt, it is shiny and the lines of the teeth can be clearly seen through the flat outer face. I do not think it is newish. What do you folks think from experience?

It's a minefield and you are unlikely to change the dealers mind. The only safe option is to have peace of mind and change it.

Rich.

[Koi]

It's a minefield and you are unlikely to change the dealers mind. The only safe option is to have peace of mind and change it.

Rich.

You can see if you can get it in writing then if it goes you claim against him although you will still have a problem, cause he's only going on what he was told supposidly.
Safest bet is change it yourself, milners do the belt www.milneroffroad.co.uk

[MYLUX]

Hi,
Gotta agree with Rich & Koi - The only way to be sure is change the cambelt yourself. Its an easy job and doesnt take long. I always change the tensioner at the same time (it's only £9 something plus vat from toyota) Also make sure all the pulleys are ok.

Cheers
Neil

[Scubasurf]

Total agree with all.

Foot note to say changing the Cam belt is easy and can be don't by anyone with a 12mm socket and a screwdriver.

The japanese put stickers on the car when they did stuff like changing the cam belt. have a look around and maybe your find when they changed the belt.

you can PM me to find out how to change the belt

[RobF]

Thanks

Will keep you posted

[icsys]

Is it as easy to change a 2.4 as it is to change a 3lt ?

[Guest]

Is it as easy to change a 2.4 as it is to change a 3lt ?

No but then again it isn't that difficult just more time consuming. You need to remove the viscous fan, radiator shroud, crankshaft pulley, all the belts and some hoses (or at least move them out the way).

Then you can remove the timing belt cover and change the belt.

Should take a couple of hours at most if everything comes undone.

Cheers