[Trevor 3blacktoys]

Is there any other tool besides the Blue Point / Snap on Tensioner Tool that I can buy localy that works the same? I need it by this weekend and Snap On said it'd be a few weeks.

I will be making a pulley holding tool so that is covered, and also have a torque wrench that goes up to 250 ft lbs.......

I thought my Dad had everything (Diesel Mech), but he doesn't.......
Do I also need a pulley tool??

I am giong off of the write up on toy4x4.net

Thanks, Trevor

 

[grillmasterp]

See if any local WA TTORA guys have the snap-on tool that you can borrow

A chain pipe wrench - will also work as a pulley holder
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=42717

 

[Trevor 3blacktoys]

I was hoping you'd chime in......Good call on the local chapter......I'll put some posts up....
I was going to build a holding tool like on 4x4.net .......I'll figure that one out......

So there is no other Co. that makes a tensioner like that huh? Man, that sucks.....
Trevor

 

[grillmasterp]

So there is no other Co. that makes a tensioner like that huh? Man, that sucks.....
Trevor

Not sure about time frame but-
You could probably get it from toyota
http://toyota.spx.com/

Not sure if you can get it from the local Snap-on trucks

The Chain pipe wrenches are pretty cheap- the one I linked was on sale for $10 bucks -

 

[grillmasterp]

http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/sch97300.html
hard to confirm without pics

You can google
Timing Belt Tensioner Compressor Toyota 97300

Here's a good pic
http://www.handsontools.com/store-p...lt-Tensioner-Compressor<-b><-font>_44510.html

 

[Trevor 3blacktoys]

I called Toyota SST, they don't make one.......
I called Snap-On - OnLine store and they got me one. I will have it this FRI. (next day air) which is perfect....ended up costing $65.00 dam dollars but oh well.........
I might swing by the local HF on the way home and p/u one of those chain wrenches if they are only $10.00...Thanks!!!!
Trevor

 

[Trevor 3blacktoys]

DAMIT !!!! I can next day that one for $20.00 cheaper!!!!
Thanks!!! Maybee I will cancel my Snap on order.......
Trevor


Edit - Nevermind...only be $10.00 cheaper.....I'll stay w/ snap-on....
Thanks Grill - Appreciate it......

Trevor

 

[grillmasterp]

DAMIT !!!! I can next day that one for $20.00 cheaper!!!!
Thanks!!! Maybee I will cancel my Snap on order.......
Trevor
Edit - Nevermind...only be $10.00 cheaper.....I'll stay w/ snap-on....
Thanks Grill - Appreciate it......
Trevor

PM me if you want to work something out so you don't have to pay Snap-on overnight the tools-
I've loaned out the tool before - usually just local members though-

My guess is that you're OK with it- $60 bucks is better than paying someone else $300 bucks plus you get to keep the tool
THe other suggestion would be to rally up a couple of locals to split the cost- since its a valuable but infrequently used item.

 

[Trevor 3blacktoys]

PM me if you want to work something out so you don't have to pay Snap-on overnight the tools-
I've loaned out the tool before - usually just local members though-

My guess is that you're OK with it- $60 bucks is better than paying someone else $300 bucks plus you get to keep the tool
THe other suggestion would be to rally up a couple of locals to split the cost- since its a valuable but infrequently used item.

Yea, I'm saving like $500.00 If I do the Labor myself, so $60.00 is def. okay w/ me.
I really appreciate the offer though....thats awesome.....
I'm gonna attempt this on Sat at my Dad's garage....I might end up on here w/ some questions.......(hopefully not).....Thanks!!
Trevor

 

[grillmasterp]

Not sure if you have a FSM- if not- print out the relevant pages first- from http://fsm.afraid.org/
You'll want the timing belt pdf's obviously, also the water pump , PS & alternator won't hurt-
Get all your torque spec highlighted
but the toy4x4.net site should walk you through things

If you have difficulty with the crank pulley bolt- just attach a breaker bar to the bolt- allow the bar to rest against the frame & turn the key

 

[toyguy]

Two questions:

1) $500? $300? Are we talking about replacing the timing belt??? If so, SLC
dealers charge $200.

2) The FSM link is awesome but it's for 2003's. Is there a link for 96's?

 

[Mike]

Is there any other tool besides the Blue Point / Snap on Tensioner Tool that I can buy localy that works the same?

A buddy of mine made his own tool. Apparently it worked pretty well.

Later,
....Mike

 

[CMB1998]

Is there any other tool besides the Blue Point / Snap on Tensioner Tool that I can buy localy that works the same? I need it by this weekend and Snap On said it'd be a few weeks.

I will be making a pulley holding tool so that is covered, and also have a torque wrench that goes up to 250 ft lbs.......

I thought my Dad had everything (Diesel Mech), but he doesn't.......
Do I also need a pulley tool??

I am giong off of the write up on toy4x4.net

Thanks, Trevor

Good luck. I am in Vancouver also. I need to change my belt in a few weeks. Let me know how its goes.

Chrisi

 

[grillmasterp]

Mike -

looks like a nice project to start-
I think I'll talk to Murderman and see if we can't get a batch of those fabbed up-
Fortunately- I do have the blue point tool to go by

 

[Mike]

Mike -

looks like a nice project to start-
I think I'll talk to Murderman and see if we can't get a batch of those fabbed up-
Fortunately- I do have the blue point tool to go by

Find the right size tubing, chop up some bolts, and you got a bunch of cheap tensioner tools to send to people.

I have the blue point tool also, although it spends more time getting passed around than it does in my tool box.

Later,
....Mike

 

[Trevor 3blacktoys]

Yea, well Toyota of Vancouver, WA sucks balls.......They wanted over $600.00 just to do the timing belt then Add. couple hundred for the Water pump.....I even said it was just right there!!! but yea, I didin't even bother asking them about the other crap I'm replacing......They were looking in the book just adding all the labor hours up...I'm not about to go there.....
Trevor


CMB - your not SAS'd are you?? teil color?

 

[CMB1998]

Yea, well Toyota of Vancouver, WA sucks balls.......They wanted over $600.00 just to do the timing belt then Add. couple hundred for the Water pump.....I even said it was just right there!!! but yea, I didin't even bother asking them about the other crap I'm replacing......They were looking in the book just adding all the labor hours up...I'm not about to go there.....
Trevor

TOV does suck! Every few months they have a flyer that ALWAYS has a special running for 199 they will replace the timing belt.

I am going to do mine my self because I wasn to replace the belts and water pump also. I am going to do mine once I sell my boat and have room in my garage. I am over by costco. Let me know how yours goes. I might want to borrow your tool if your up to it.

Chris

 

[Trevor 3blacktoys]

Thanks for that link grill.......I have a Haynes to go off of, but that looks much better......
Trevor

 

[Trevor 3blacktoys]

Of course you can borrow the tool, hate to see it never get used again......
The new Costco by the new Krispie Creme (andreson?).........
I am up in the heights by Dairy Queen.......are you on ever on the Oregon board?
Trevor

 

[CMB1998]

Of course you can borrow the tool, hate to see it never get used again......
The new Costco by the new Krispie Creme (andreson?).........
I am up in the heights by Dairy Queen.......are you on ever on the Oregon board?
Trevor

Yea. I am just down the road toward HWY 99. I never get to any of the local boards. I just check this one.

Later,

Chris