I have been asked my a friend (no internet access) who needs information on how to change the cam belt on his Toyota Estima.

Any help would be most appreciated.

Thanks

Graham.

- (#10923) Graham Hicks, 1 Oct 03 5:19

Have you tried the Lucida site (should be a link from one of the sister sites)? We answer some of the generic Lucida/Estima/Emina queries on this site but something as specific as a Timing Belt would be better addressed by someone with more specific knowledge. The majority of people accessing this site are mainly Townie/HIACE/SpaceCruiser owners.

- (#10924) Ian Dunse, 1 Oct 03 9:03

Hi Graham

I've done the cambelt on my Townie Diesel and my Estima diesel; the job is very similar, the timing marks are the same, I'm pretty sure even the belt is the same. The only real difference lies in the position of the engine, i.e. it's horizontally mounted, also you have to unbolt the ancilliary driveshaft from the from of the crank pulley to get the pulley off (it can be pushed aside, but it's tight). On the plus side you dont have any anciliary drivebelts to pull off (they're all under the bonnet in the front), and you don't have to undo the gearchange linkage, handbrake linkage & fuel cap release cable like you do on the Townie. I had to change the crank & oil pump seals on mine as they were leaking (right pain in the a**e but can be done - check them when the belt is off). In common with the Townie you have to remove the driver's seat and floorpan to gain access. If you have any specific questions when doing the job post them here I'll answer if I can. Good Luck.

- (#10925) Rob L., 1 Oct 03 15:00

The previous information will be useful to me when it will come to replacing the timing belt on my Emina.
As for the Lucida site link, I have tried several times in the past to get on this site, but all I got was a message saying something about bandwidth time (???), so, as I also own a Liteace, I prefer to stick with this one. Ithankyou!

- (#10926) Alan Bickley, 2 Oct 03 16:04

Thanks for info on changing cambelt on Estima. I appreciate the assistance.

Regards,

Graham.

- (#11041) Graham Hicks, 6 Oct 03 5:06

I am wandering if you have cylinder head tension settings & valve clearances for a 3CT engine as I cannot find any setting information. Your help would be very much appresiated.
Thank you,
peter

- (#5920) PETER KOCHSKAMPER, 12 Dec 03 03:38

Anyone got any idea about the turbo lights on a 1992 Estima, the green turbo light works ok, but when accelerating the amber light goes on and stays on until the ignition is switched off, also when the amber light is on the turbo light does not function anymore????? any help would be apprieciated. Julian

- (#5920) Julian, 16 Dec 03 06:29

I,m thinking of buying a '92 - '95 estima or lucida and, as I don't know anyone who has one, was wondering if anyone has any general tips or advice on owning/running these vehicles, or wether it's worth paying extra for a previa????

Any help much appreciated. Daryl


- (#5920) Daryl, 28 Dec 03 08:47

Does anyone have the torque setting for the 2.2td engine as I have just over heated mine and will be rebuilding it.
Also gaskets sets does anyone know what other gasket sets fit
Thanks

- (#5920) tony lunt, 29 Dec 03 23:47