Originally Posted By: supton
Originally Posted By: tomcat27
Originally Posted By: supton
I too had issues seeing the timing marks. Thankfully--non-interference! I just rotated a few times.
I hate to ask, but: did you replace the o-ring behind the oil-pump? It's like 15 minutes of work--but as you well know, the pump is behind the belt.
I did not change the oil pump oil ring. I guess I am not very fluent in Toyota engines.
Just keep an eye on the oil level--sage advice for any car, but this one is known for this. And for the valve cover gasket. Another bad leak is the oil pressure sensor on the cylinder head. In my case, both the o-ring and the sensor went at the same time: engine running and warm, each was a drip every, oh I'd say 2-3 drips per minute rate.
Every engine is different. Worse, year to year variations will drive you nuts! With any luck, the o-ring will go until next belt change time. I'd make sure to do it then.
good advice. will do. thanks. yes, the water pump o rings were toast; I imagine the oil pump o ring could be a problem. one of the spark plug wells gets oil in it, so a vc gasket is next.
at least this engine seems to be basically easy to access. my Echo was unbelievable from the fact that I had to move the engine to remove the water pump: tiny little 1500cc engine - and they couldn't move it over 1/2" ?