• Have you ever replaced a timing belt for a Lexus RX400H 2008?

    From Maria Sophia@mariasophia@comprehension.com to alt.home.repair,rec.autos.tech on Sun Apr 19 15:25:48 2026
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    Have you ever replaced a timing belt for a Lexus RX400H 2008?

    How does this parts list look?
    4PK880 external 4-rib engine-cooling-water-pump belt 90916-02570, not 6 rib
    (optional) Water pump belt tensioner 16620-0A010
    (optional) water pump idler pulley 16603-0A010

    Aisin TKT-033
    WPT-802 5-bolt engine cooling-system water pump 16100-29085, not 6 bolt
    Engine cooling system Water Pump Gasket metal shimmed 16271-20020
    Mitsubishi 13568-09080 (or T257) 13568-20020 timing belt for camshafts
    Aisin BHT-004 Hydraulic Tensioner 13540-20030 (for timing belt)
    Aisin BPT-802 Koyo/NSK 13505-20010/13505-20030 Tensioner Bearing
    Koyo/NSK 13503-62030 (Aisin BPT-800) Idler Bearing
    96761-24022 (x2) O-Rings for the coolant bypass pipes
    Front bypass pipe o-ring 96761-24019
    Rear bypass pipe o-ring 96761-35035

    Aisin CGT-001 (90311-38034) two camshaft oil seals (1 per camshaft)
    Aisin CGT-006 (90311-40022) front crankshaft oil seal

    ACT-002 pink 50:50 P-OAT coolant 00272 SLLC2 (1-1/2 gallons overall)
    Aisin THT-019 thermostat 90916-03107 & gasket 16325-62010,82#C/180#F

    Any suggestions on special tools?
    A Lisle 58430 Shaft Seal Puller and seal driver perhaps
    A chain wrench to remove camshaft sprockets to get to the seals
    Maybe a Shley 60100A crankshaft pulley holder
    Prolly a 22mm weighted impact socket for that 159ftlb crankshaft bolt

    Any suggestions as to process?
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