how hard to change timing belt on 88 gt?

**wifes88gt** · 10-21-2005, 02:35 PM

Just wondering how hard it is to change the timing belt on a 1988 Celica GT? It's the 2.0L inline 4 motor.

Thanks! :D

**NightWolf** · 11-02-2005, 05:27 AM

Its a bloody hard job, lots of parts have to be removed first, and on top of that if your going to change your timing belt you should also replace the seals which is a difficult job on its own, simply because of the lack of room.

**Kenny Schmitt** · 11-22-2005, 01:13 AM

if u do the job u have to do any seel u can, get the crank and evrything.......if ur mechanical at all u can do it but be carefull cuz the problems will come when u get it back together and the car dont run, at least u dont have to worry about it breaking and the valves hitting the pistons!!!!!!!

**Kenny Schmitt** · 11-22-2005, 01:14 AM

if u do the job u have to do any seel u can, get the crank and evrything.......if ur mechanical at all u can do it but be carefull cuz the problems will come when u get it back together and the car dont run, at least u dont have to worry about it breaking and the valves hitting the pistons!!!!!!!

**Pineapple** · 11-22-2005, 10:17 AM

Motor mount need to come out before the belt cover can come off. Get a Haynes/Chilton manual so you know how to line up cam gear and crank pulley.

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NightWolf Posts: 28 Join Date: Oct 2005 Last On: 02-13-2006 03:02 AM	Its a bloody hard job, lots of parts have to be removed first, and on top of that if your going to change your timing belt you should also replace the seals which is a difficult job on its own, simply because of the lack of room. __________________ WINNING STREAK OVER! First Loss: Subaru Liberty RS turbo, 7 out of 8 wins, everybody loses at some point: Last victim: Mazda Rx3

11-22-2005, 01:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kenny Schmitt Location: great neck new york Posts: 8 Join Date: Nov 2005 Last On: 11-29-2005 06:33 PM	if u do if u do the job u have to do any seel u can, get the crank and evrything.......if ur mechanical at all u can do it but be carefull cuz the problems will come when u get it back together and the car dont run, at least u dont have to worry about it breaking and the valves hitting the pistons!!!!!!! __________________ Need to sell some parts from my 1986 toyota celica GT w/ 2SE Engine

11-22-2005, 01:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
Kenny Schmitt Location: great neck new york Posts: 8 Join Date: Nov 2005 Last On: 11-29-2005 06:33 PM	if u do if u do the job u have to do any seel u can, get the crank and evrything.......if ur mechanical at all u can do it but be carefull cuz the problems will come when u get it back together and the car dont run, at least u dont have to worry about it breaking and the valves hitting the pistons!!!!!!! __________________ Need to sell some parts from my 1986 toyota celica GT w/ 2SE Engine

11-22-2005, 10:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
Pineapple Location: Toronto Posts: 4,280 Join Date: Jan 2004 Last On: Today 01:04 PM	Motor mount need to come out before the belt cover can come off. Get a Haynes/Chilton manual so you know how to line up cam gear and crank pulley. __________________ http://photos.yahoo.com/fredericklaw http://members.rankmyride.com/pineapplelaw

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