Timing Belt

[adrianash]

Hi
How quickly after warning light appears should I get belt changed, I know it should be soon but I have to arrange for garage & time off work, can I still Drive My Surf. Also what is average time for this job, just want to make sure I don't get stung. Another query I have water leaking from what i believe to be air con unit, I am losing water regularly, put some K Seal in on Friday seemed to have fixed it, went for run up Motorway temp gauge stayed at normal ,when i parked up water leaking at back of aircon again, can i repair unit get it braised or something , any ideas?

Thanks
Novice Surf Oner
Adrian Ash

[Albannach]

Get it changed ASAP. You can still drive it. 2.4 about 4 hours 3.0 about 1 hour to change.

[Apache]

There is no water in the aircon. What you are seeing is condensation from the aircon rad.

[adrianash]

timing belt

Where can i have a water leak using/losing water need to top up radiator, not overheating only sign of leak is at back of what I think is air con unit, I am totally new to Hilux Surf and not able to crawl all over due to a chronic Back Problem

Help Please
Adrian ash

[stormforce]

If the carpet is wet in the footwells then i would say it's probably the heater matrix thats leaking or the pipes that attach to the matrix

[adrianash]

Timing Belt

Thanks Rich
No water in footwells, checked oil no water, checked water no oil, only vidence is as I have said
I'm having timing Belt fitted on Wed. willak garage to check for leak
Thanks
Adrian ash

[stormforce]

check the water pump as that could be leaking when the engine has been switched off after a run.Check all the other pipes and along the top of the rad for any leaks aswell as there may be pin holes in the top of the rad which only show up under pressure

[adrianash]

Timing Belt

Cheers Rich
Will get my son to have a look over, can't do it myself, Bad Back

Thanks
Adrian Ash

[adrianash]

timing belt

Hi Richard
You were spot on when you suggested to check water pump, whilst garage changed timing belt I asked them to check for water leak and sure enough it was water pump, which in their opinion was read ro give upghost at any time.
Have you got a speedometer to replace my KPH on 1992/3 2.4 TD Surf

cheers adrianash

[stormforce]

I got a 2.4 coming in at the weekend which should have one on it but i'll see if the 3.0l has one on it tomorrow for you.
Glad they sorted the pump aswell

[adrianash]

Speedometer

Hi Rich
Any news on that Speedo
Thanks
Adrian Ashcroft

[stormforce]

Hi Adrian I will get on it tomorrow for you.Its been a long weekend travelling and not had time to do anything.I'm getting the 2.4 brought back to mine tomorrow from mother in laws so i'll sort the mph facia out for you

[adrianash]

timing belt

Thanks Rich
Let me know cost & post
Thanks
Adrian ash

[Dixie.t]

i have a a spare in the boot if its just the face plate you want so you know your MPH i can put it in the post if it saves Richard pulling it out

[stormforce]

If you don't mind doing that Rich as it will save me a bit of time stripping the clocks down to get it out.Cheers