The timing chain cover on my son's 2005 RAV4 needs to be replaced (explanation below for those interested).
I ordered a Haynes manual from Amazon to help with the job but I want to get started today. (I could not find a source for a factory service manual, aside from e-renting from Toyota for too much $$. The account that the rav4world administrator had with the manuals is blocked.)
My first question - will we be dropping the right side of the engine to access the cover or raising it up? It makes a difference as to whether we disconnect the engine mount at the engine or the fender mount.
This is what happened: The actuator piston on the serpentine belt tensioner broke, and when it did, the bolt that anchors the actuator to the engine snapped. When this happened it also destroyed the seat where the actuator mounts to the timing chain cover. He had an accident a little over a year ago on the quadrant. I suspect that cracked the tensioner actuator piston and it finally gave way.
Thanks in advance.
Tim
I ordered a Haynes manual from Amazon to help with the job but I want to get started today. (I could not find a source for a factory service manual, aside from e-renting from Toyota for too much $$. The account that the rav4world administrator had with the manuals is blocked.)
My first question - will we be dropping the right side of the engine to access the cover or raising it up? It makes a difference as to whether we disconnect the engine mount at the engine or the fender mount.
This is what happened: The actuator piston on the serpentine belt tensioner broke, and when it did, the bolt that anchors the actuator to the engine snapped. When this happened it also destroyed the seat where the actuator mounts to the timing chain cover. He had an accident a little over a year ago on the quadrant. I suspect that cracked the tensioner actuator piston and it finally gave way.
Thanks in advance.
Tim