How to Replace the Water Pump and Timing Belt on a 2009 Lexus GX470
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- Brian Eslick from How to Automotive www.howtoautomo... takes you step-by-step through the process of replacing the water pump and timing belt on a 2009 Lexus GX470. #AutomotiveRepair
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Great resource for those looking to do this job themselves. I love doing things myself but I have been around long enough that I have learned the hard way that some jobs should be evaluated as to whether or not it makes sense for laymen to do them. I think that most independent mechanics charge about $900 to do this job, including the new parts, which are about $250. So if I am going to do this myself, I would save about $650, not including any extra tools I might need. Considering that it probably takes an experienced mechanic 3 hours to do this and it would probably take me an entire weekend (including doing other chores and trips to get tools and possibly other parts), I would lean towards it being money well-spent to have a pro do it. When I factor in the frustration factor that all shadetree mechanics experience when you don't have enough leverage/don't have a lift/have a frozen bolt, it seals the decision. I save so much money doing other less-ambitious jobs that I have no problem paying for a pro to do a job like this. But when I was young and poor I wouldn't have had a choice and this tutorial would have been a godsend. Thanks for uploading it.
Thanks Brian, great video. I did my timing belt, water pump, thermostat, tensioner, pulleys, serpentine belt and radiator hoses this weekend on 07 GX 470 with 165K it was done at 86K by a local shop in 2011.
I followed your video and it was perfect.
Great Tutorial! I just did mine (2006 Lexus GX470 - 123,000 miles) 3/17/17 into 3/18/17. 5PM to 9PM on Friday 3/17 and 9AM to 3PM on Saturday 3/18. I did the Water Pump, both timing belt Idlers, the Hydraulic Tensioner, the Timing Belt and the Serpentine Belt. Miller Lite's and a few Guiness as helpers. I used your method of the breaker bar on the crank pulley nut wedged into the frame - worked like a charm (I had previously purchased a 'mini' 1/2" impact wrench from HF which claimed to have 550-FT*LB of torque but that didn't do the trick). Again - Great Job on the Tutorial!
With the breaker bar on the crank pulley, how do you prevent the engine from starting up? TIA
Bernardo yes I had the same question here. The GX470 has a an automated start function where turning the key is the same as push button starts. You can release the key but the engine will continue to crank until it starts. So, I also am concerned about this. Do you need to pull the spark plugs before cranking?
@@willytrouble88 good pt. you could buy or rig somethign to run the starter without using the key and ecu
Thanks for the video! I followed this while doing the timing belt on my 06 GX470 and had no problems. I used your tips for removing the fan and crank pulley, both worked like a charm. Without the video this would have taken twice as long and twice as much profanity.
Robert Lewis glad to help. Thank you for watching!
Was this your first time doing a timing belt? How long did it take you? Also did you have any issues with rusted or stuck bolts? I feel like I could follow this along, but any time I worked on my 4runner, the main issues were when something was impossibly rusted.
that is one complex timing belt job! kudos for shooting all that.
N N thank you!
Excellent video that put the fear in me. I enjoy fixing things but I can tell this would be a weekend of frustration and pain. Better to pay a pro with the tools, experience and facilities to do it right.
The Mighty Cass there would be some pain with this project. At least you know how much work it take so know if your getting a fair deal. Thank you for watching!
I'm happy to spend the money I save doing other DIY jobs myself to have a well-equipped, honest, experienced mechanic do a repair in 6 hours that would take me 3 days of stress and struggle to do. I have learned this the hard way -- I wish videos like this existed back in 1992 when I spent a miserable weekend in my girlfriend's parent's driveway simply trying to extricate the alternator out of my 1983 Toyota SR5 pickup! Keep up the good work!
The Mighty Cass we've all had those weekends:) thank you for watching!
And I forgot to thank you for making this video -- thanks! :-)
Great write up. Thank you for taking the time to do this for us.
Mark Linley glad to help and thank you for writing and watching!!
fantastic video! Im starting this on my GX this weekend and would not have attempted it without this great tutorial. Thanks !
Just take your time and you’ll be fine. After putting on the belt rotate the engine around and double check your marks. So the crank pulley will go around two times the cams will go around one.
Brian, at 34:00 you should add a correction or info notification that the drive belt tensioner should go on before the middle timing cover. Just in case someone hasn't watched the video before starting work. :D Great video vantage point, narration, and advice.
About to undertake this task right after Christmas! Thanks for making this video
ohnoy2k glad to help. Thank you for watching!
Absolute attention to detail. Very much appreciated Tech.
Thank you and thank you for watching!
Extraordinary video. Thank you.
xrm1996 thank you!
I replaced a thermostat before and didn't orientate it properly to allow the vent hole on the top and had some issues. Luckily for me a senior mechanic was banking on the error, so I had a simple double work.
just for an added the T mark on each cam is mark u want to set at if u dont want ur cam to jump , this is an interfering engine if one of the cam snap ur cam can be bend
Thanks for recording. For those doing the job remove the beauty covers, radiator, and fan shroud first before digging into anything on the engine, you’ll have dramatically more space to work.
Good advice - replacing the tensioner and pulleys.
thanks for doing this video...really appreciate it...btw why doesn't anybody advance the motor 50 degrees to the "T" marks? It's better to do it that way because the cams are clear from the valves...yet everyone just leaves it at TDC when they do the timing belts...doesn't make any sense to me.
Agreed, at 50* TDC the cams are flat on their lobes and will not rotate as it does at TDC.
Great video... I did run into one problem, at the point where you took out the water pump, you mentioned the little triangle shaped timing cover. When re-assembling, I don't remember you mentioning it. I had forgotten about it until everything was back together and I test drove it. Then, when I was cleaning up the garage I found it. Shame on me for not paying attention.
Robert Wiglesworth well i'm glad you got your car back together and running. There's a lot of moving parts and it's very easy to overlook something. Thank you for watching and sharing.
that method of removing a crank pulley bolt was genius
That was a bear to film, well done. One of your best buddy . Cheers
Thank you Steve. The hard part is that I'm so used to doing the work with out thinking. It's not easy explaining all the steps.
Great step by step video.
Darwin Sharpe thank you and thank you for watching!
This is an awesome video! But like The Mighty Cass stated, this one put the fear in me as well! At what mileage do you recommend doing this work? I have 86K on my 06 GX470. Thank you again.
Greg Fazzio Recommended change is 90k or 5 years. Many wait until past 125k and they are still fine, but i recommend before 100k for sure. I have done this twice in our GX470, now over 233k reliable miles.
wow, awesome video. thanks for sharing!
Bernardo thank !!
Turning the cam via the center cam bolt can mess with the torque for the VVTI. The VVTI cam gear is very sensitive to torque and may not work properly if not torqued correctly. Chain wrench is a good way to do it. You are crazy to not torque down the crank bolt properly. That air ratchet won't be enough. Not torquing down the crank bolt to spec can ruin the engine!
Your video are great, very clear and well explained. Well done!!!!
imagines111 thank you!!
Can i just do the water pump ? Do you have any videos for just that
Hey Ninja! How much (aprox.) will cost me a work like that...!?! I don't have enough tools and experience to do it myself...! Nice job!!!
Awesome job guide thank you sir
Ryan Milne thank you. Did you do the job yet and how do it go?
really good video thanks.
any chance to found a video about the spark plug ?
thanks
fine job!
JT TAYLOR thank you!
awsome video. thanks for share it with us.
William Torrez thank you William! Glad to help.
Did the cams jump?
Thanks
Jose Ramirez thank you for watching!
Awesome DYI video step by step. Loved it.
Thank you! Lot of work to make these videos.
I know I appreciate it my sister in law has this exact car, if ever it needs it now I know how to deal with it. I can't even imagine what a pain it was to shoot this one, mine are only a few minutes long and a pain. Have a good week man and stay cool!
+MidwestMotoRider I'm loving filming and help people. It's made work fun. I'm going to check out your channel 👍🏻
Thanks not sure you will care for it I just putter on my CB550 and a Gilson tractor most of the work on cars I do I don't film mostly because have the time I am just trying to figure it out and forget to grab the camera. :) Keep the videos coming they really do help even if those they help don't comment.
Your Honda really nice! I say keep making videos and have fun with it. Look forward more videos.
Thanks a lot man this was super helpful
Glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching!
What is the total cost for parts and labor for timing belt and water replacement , exclusive of sales taxes ?
bro you are the man! Thank you
Zack Docks glad to help. Thank you for watching!
Thank you for this video! Much appreciated it.
Thank you for watching!
Great video
I want to thank you. You have single-handedly convinced me NOT to buy a GX with a timing belt. 😂
But seriously, great video but I’m not sure I have the confidence and patience needed to do this job.
Glad you like the video. It is quite a bit of work, but if you take your time is doable.
So no silicon when putting the new gasket on water pump ?
hello
do you know how to the camshaft pulley is removed, when leaking oil, thanks and be blessed
Fantastic thank you!!!
Thanks a ton!
Thanks for the video. I need to replace my radiator. Do I need to remove the serp. belt?
JimmyD not if your only replacing the radiator. Thank you for watching.
Got a leak at 98k miles. just had the timing belt done too at lexus.
JimmyD The radiator is not terribly hard I think you can do it.
if your radiator is bad then your hvac control valve (which is made of the same plastic) is about to burst...just bypass it with 5/8 brass pipe or by a new hvac control for $110
great video my friend. Thank you very much. I am looking to buy a 2013Lexus LX 570 with 88K miles. I think the process is the same to change out the timing belt.
Thai Ho it's going to be very similar for sure. Good luck with the new vehicle.
@@HowtoAutomotive what's the price at Lexus for this type of job
thnx for Video information
Thank you for watching!!
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thank you!!
Dont we usually changing the timing belt and water pumb at the same time? The reason I asked because I purchased a used 08 Gx470 from a dealer. It whole life was service by the same Lexus Dealer .The carfax says the timing belt was done at 96k miles; but say s nothing about the water pump. What are all your thoughts on this? Thank you.
Nice job , btw.
Sauer Sig they are usually done as a kit so It may not have been documented but most likely has been done.
Cal the dealer, give them the vin. They can send you a pdf with all the services performed, as well as the parts used.
Great video! Thank you! How do I know my timing belt needs replacing? Is there a set mileage it should be replaced by, or is there some other way of knowing that the timing belt needs replacing?
D. R. If your vehicle has more than 120,000 and it's never been done you should do it. Also if your water pump is leaking you have to take the belt off at that time so you might as well replace it with a new one. When I get back to the shop I can look up the exact mileage recommendation for the timing belt.
Thanks Brian! The exact mileage recommendation is 90k, but for a gently driven car with zero problems, I wanted to get more of a "realistic number". At the same time, obviously, I don't want to risk bricking the engine because the timing belt broke. Wondering if there are some signs/clues of the timing belt fraying or developing slack. There are no problems with my car. No leaks no engine codes nothing.
D. R. Well I always say error on the cautious side so if you're anywhere near the mileage I would definitely recommend you replace the belt. Unfortunately the timing belts do not give you much of a sign the teeth break off.
Good job 👍
Marcos Garcia thank you and thank you for watching
I am not sure I like the crank of the engine to remove the bolt. Something could go wrong. Isn't there some access in the bell housing to hold the crank shaft?
Bill A. There is not an access hole in the bell housing. There is a special spanner wrench that locks on to the crank pulley
I didn't catch if you put any sealer on the water pump gasket? Other than that, new o rings?
dirtcurt1 just lubricate O-rings no sealant need it.
Great videos, I have a GX460 2012. The KDSS light comes on when I’m driving on bumpy road, and I can hear the suspension in the rear are loose, what do you think problem. Thank you.
kalamelliel sounds like One of the air springs is not holding up. Or leaking.
Those would be the rear upper control link braces which rattle after the bolts cam out. I had to replace both of mine (relatively easy) and the rattle went away.
Holy shit. This is a massive undertaking. No way I'd ever tackle this project on my own.
damannoa yes this is a ton of work.
And thank you for showing us that this task should only be done by a pro. There are certain things I'll do on my own (brakes, oil change, tune up, etc) but not this.
My pops has a 2006 GX470 with over 115k miles on the original timing belt. Toyota wants around $950 + tax to do the timing belt and water pump. Is that a good deal? Thanks and thumbs up for the detailed video.
damannoa i'm really glad that the videos help and help you make a decision. When I get back to the shop tomorrow I'll look up the labor times and I'll be able to tell more if if the dealership numbers are in the ballpark. Thank you again for watching and writing to me.
If I could get your opinion on me buying my dad's 2006 GX470 I would greatly appreciate it. The car is in great shape but has 117K miles and will need the timing belts replaced. Nothing is wrong with it but its over 12 years old and I'm a bit worried it might be a money pit. He'll sell it to me for $7-8 grand. My wife doesn't want me to buy it but I think its a good deal. What is your opinion?
damannoa this car usually is not too bad of a money pit. Lexus vehicles tend to hold up very well. I don't know if I would go against the wife though😬 You can check craigslist for the GX 470's for sale in your area and see if the price is in the ballpark.
How long did this job take you? Trying to guesstimate what it would cost at a shop
Austin Winicker book time is 4.00 hours
How to Automotive thanks that’s not bad at all
Whats the best timing belt??
Armen Ghazaryan OEM
Anyone know if these steps are the exact same for a 2009 LX 570?
570 should have a timing chain.
I just bought a 2003 GX470... I don’t want it anymore after watching this...
+Bmwryder This job only needs to be done once every hundred thousand miles or so. So you could have it for a long time before you get there.
How to Automotive thank you for the video by the way, I was sort of kidding. It’s a 2003 one owner 99k Miles, there is a sticker showing the belt was replaced at like 87,000 miles or something. I am dealing with the air suspension now. Both air bags were leaking, now that those have been replaced with Lexus OEM bags with that solved now it’s not level. So I checked the leveling pots and they don’t quite sweep smoothly on my old Simpson. When I raise the left sensor it doesn’t change anything, when I lower the left sensor it lowers the truck. When I raise the right sensor it raises the truck, then I lower it nothing happens.
I found out that the starter is under the intake manifold. It just seems like there a lot of things to go wrong that are a headache to fix. 😅I replaced the starter in my 2003 solara in less than 15 minutes. It has a timing chain too, it’s just putted along for 285,000 miles.
Would you know if the rear level sensors control each side individually? So if I adjust just one it should inflate or deflate just that side or are both sensors sort of sending cumulative data and the computer interprets it and just pumps up both bags to the same pressure, it looks like there are two solenoids?
Again thank you for the informational video! Very detailed!
Bmwryder i’m not 100% on the Toyota when I get back to the shop on Thursday I can look it up. But I believe it just air is the bags up at the same time. And most likely one of the bags is leaking pretty common.
Does this have the same engine as the 2006 SEQOUIA
same
how many miles does this truck have? I have the same year and model, I have 94k on mine.
Randy A I believe there was 110 on this one.
ok i got alil more time then im at 94k
For this motor I think Toyota recommends the timing belt and water pump replacement at 90,000.
Yes, 90k miles OR 9 years. which ever comes first.
Damn that's a lot to do
scott smith just a little bit of work:)
Electric vehicles like a leaf, tesla, etc don't have an engine so maintenance costs are lower.
Why v8 GX is a timing not a Chain
Jesus God Jr it’s a belt
Anybody else like two minutes into the vid and saying I’ll just have a mechanic do it. Fucking awesome tutorial though.
I just did one of these today replaced everything took 6 1/2 hours straight
Jade Pitts it a lot of work. Thank you for watching! Did everything go smooth?
Yea it all went pretty smooth the cams on mine had a feather touch evry time i went to put the timing belt on they would spin immediatly. Hha. So i grabed some clips to clip the belt to the cams as soon as i put it on.
Jade Pitts was it a vvti? What are the torque specs for the crank bolt? How did you prevent it from spinning? Thanks.
@@atroche1978 Hey so to initially get the crank boly out your gunna wanna get a 1/2 impact and break it loose. Then if its a touvh one use a harmonic balancer puller to get it off. Yes most of them are vvti. Ans the torque specs depend on the year so make sure you find the torque specs for your make and model mine was 128 ft\pd
Ok... well I think I’ll become a surgeon instead
JDK K they don’t make it easy. Thank you for watching!
Timing belt v8.... wow thats not a shit design or anything!