Timing belt removal and replacement on 1uz vvti engine

1998 LEXUS GS 400
127,000 MILES • 4.0L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROB 1503
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Hi,

I just recently bought the car listed above. This car had been sitting in storage for about 1 1/2 years. Previous owner bought it and never actually drove it because it has a electrical issues that I've fixed, well about 90% fixed. Still trying to find what's draining the battery but that's another story. Well the previous owner never did any maintenance to the car at all. The car turns over and runs great. One of my main concerns is timing belt only because i have no idea if the 1uz engines are engines were valves and positions can collide should the timing belt brake. So i was wondering if someone could help me in providing instructions on how to remove and replace the timing belt.

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Rob
Jan 19, 2020 at 1:23 AM
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Hello,

I have included the information that you requested in the diagrams below. I can also provide you a guide on how to find parasitic draw, but you will have to ask as a separate question for archival thread purposes. Please go through the guide for the removal and installation of your vehicle's timing belt and get back to us with how everything turns out.

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Alex
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Jan 19, 2020 at 11:19 AM
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ROB 1503
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Thank you Alex for taking the time to provide me with instructions for this task. Will let you know how it turns out.

Rob
Jan 20, 2020 at 1:08 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO is one of our best! Please let us know what happens.
Jan 22, 2020 at 10:13 AM
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ROB 1503
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Sure will Ken.
Jan 25, 2020 at 12:38 AM
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Sorry i took long but hadn't had the time, spot or funds to do this job all this time, but i finally got a brake and got it done. Everything came out great. so thank you again for your help greatly appreciate it.
Feb 28, 2020 at 4:09 AM
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