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2000 Camry vibration

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Have a nice day! - 30 Apr 2007 05:02 GMT
I have a 2000 Camry XLE 87000 mi.  I just replaced the timing belt and
both pulleys (Gates kit) plugs, wires,  cleaned throttle plate,& new
belts (Gates).  Just when I thought the work was over, my wife brought
to my attention a vibration in the steering wheel between 2600 and
2800 rpm.  The vibration can be felt driving down the road, or
sittting in park.  I used alldata for my info on r&r for the above.
The only special tools I did not have was the tool used to check the
tension of the multi groove belts.  The power steering pump has a very
slight whine also...almost undtetctable.  Do I possibly have these
belts too tight causing this vibration?  Any imput would be greatly
appreciated.  Thanks In advance!!

Keith
videokid400@hotmail.com - 30 Apr 2007 05:41 GMT
> I have a 2000 Camry XLE 87000 mi.  I just replaced the timing belt and
> both pulleys (Gates kit) plugs, wires,  cleaned throttle plate,& new
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> Keith

How did you R&R the harmonic balancer? incorect procedure will almost
(8 out of 10 times ) result in engine vibration.Also as part of a job
such as this all engine mounts should be corectly inspected.
dave
Have a nice day! - 01 May 2007 04:21 GMT
>> I have a 2000 Camry XLE 87000 mi.  I just replaced the timing belt and
>> both pulleys (Gates kit) plugs, wires,  cleaned throttle plate,& new
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>such as this all engine mounts should be corectly inspected.
>dave

Hey Dave

Thanks for the imput.  I used a steering wheel type puller with bolts
thur the threaded holes in the balancer.  After only minimal
tightening of the center bolt on the puller the pulley easily slid off
in my hands.  I put it back after the job and torqued it to the specs
on alldata.  If you still think this might be the problem though, I
will replace it with a new one.  I really appreciate your help!!!!!

Keith
videokid400@hotmail.com - 01 May 2007 04:28 GMT
> >> I have a 2000 Camry XLE 87000 mi.  I just replaced the timing belt and
> >> both pulleys (Gates kit) plugs, wires,  cleaned throttle plate,& new
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Have had this several times, im guessing  that the valve timing has
been checked, one tooth out will cause a detanation vibration
also.When doing this job its common practce to also replace the oil
pump shaft seal and block sealing oring as well as the front
crankshaft seal.
dave.
johngdole@hotmail.com - 01 May 2007 05:22 GMT
The pulley has a rubber layer. But steering wheel pulley on the two
holes should be fine. Now you didn't hold the pulley with a chain-
strap wrench did you? I'd check the installation before you replace
anything else.

> Thanks for the imput.  I used a steering wheel type puller with bolts
> thur the threaded holes in the balancer.  After only minimal
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> Keith
videokid400@hotmail.com - 02 May 2007 00:33 GMT
On May 1, 2:22 pm, johngd...@hotmail.com wrote:
> The pulley has a rubber layer. But steering wheel pulley on the two
> holes should be fine. Now you didn't hold the pulley with a chain-
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Should be as everyone suggests ok , Il try to be CLEARER here, you can
check the balancer by using the timing mark as a reference,its
possible that if you have used the balancer mark to time the engine,
and the balancer has turned, that your valve timing could be
incorrect, as well as the balancer being u/s.
johngdole@hotmail.com - 01 May 2007 05:17 GMT
First on the engine side: check that all timing marks line up, and
that you tensioned the belt TO THE LETTER in the Alldata instruction
sheet. In my experience your engine should be smoother and quieter
than before the timing belt. The belt likes to jump teeth in the 2
turns before locking down the tensioner (also make sure the tensioner
can move freely to properly tension the belt). The 5SFE is tensioned
at 45deg BTDC as you know and the tensioner properly torqued down to
33lb/ft. (a $15 torque wrench on sale at your local Harbor Freight
helps).

On the drive belt tension side: I use Gates timing kit, belts and
hoses. Excellent stuff. I also use the Krik-it micro-V belt tension
gauge for the PS and ALT belts. Really helps. Your local NAPA store
can special order for about $20. Pressing on the belt method really
doesn't work and yeah Toyota was too cheap to use automatic tensioners
until years later. I use about 25-30% more for the initial tension.
Then run the engine for 5 minutes and retension the belts.

Again, your engine should be smoother and quieter after the timing job
and the engine should provide slightly more power even after just
50-60K miles. That's why I see no advantage in toyota parts here. Make
sure you use the updated shorter tensioner ~$5.

Krik-it gauge:
http://www.gates.com/europe/brochure.cfm?brochure=2506&location_id=2977

I typically do the whole "package" below (older prices from
rockauto.com):
GATES TCK199 (kit of timing belt with two pulleys and instruction) $85
GATES Part # K030295 PS belt $4.32
GATES Part # K050435 Alt/AC $12.12
FEL-PRO TCS45641 Cam seal $4.11
FEL-PRO TCS45920 Crank seal $6.04
BCA Part # 221820 Oil pump seal $2.71
Airtex $38 water pump (from local NAPA store)
FEL-PRO VS50304R valve cover gasket set $13.94
BECK/ARNLEY 0396428 $1.87 (PCV grommet)
PCV hose $1 per foot at your local NAPA store.

> I have a 2000 Camry XLE 87000 mi.  I just replaced the timing belt and
> both pulleys (Gates kit) plugs, wires,  cleaned throttle plate,& new
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> Keith
Have a nice day! - 02 May 2007 04:37 GMT
You guys don't  know  much your help is appreciated!!!  I will address
this as soon as my wife says she can turn loose of the car for a day
or two, and will let you'all know what I find.

Thanks Again
Keith

>First on the engine side: check that all timing marks line up, and
>that you tensioned the belt TO THE LETTER in the Alldata instruction
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>> Keith
videokid400@hotmail.com - 02 May 2007 11:02 GMT
> You guys don't  know  much your help is appreciated!!!  I will address
> this as soon as my wife says she can turn loose of the car for a day
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Thanks will be interested ..................
regards],
dave
 
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