Engine Maintenance: Timing Belt Replacement on Lexus GS 300s Cheshire CT
The focus of this article will be the timing belt replacement on a 2001 Lexus GS 300 with the in-line six-cylinder 2JZ-GE engine with VVT-i (Toyota’s variable valve timing). Nothing can spoil the resale value of a high-dollar car more than an engine failure. Due to the complexities of the valve timing and internal engine clearances, these engines will most likely bend valves if the belt fails, or if the belt is installed incorrectly.
Zoel's Body & Auto Center
(203) 237-6464, 001-2004
19 Hall Avenue
Meriden, CT
Zoel's Body & Auto Center
(203) 237-6464, 001-2004
19 Hall Avenue
Meriden, CT 06451
Certifications
Blue Seal Certified
Membership Organizations
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
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Vertucci Automotive, Inc.
(203) 269-2323, 001-2004
848 South Colony Road
Wallingford, CT
Vertucci Automotive, Inc.
(203) 269-2323, 001-2004
848 South Colony Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
Certifications
Blue Seal Certified
Membership Organizations
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
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Papas Dodge Auto Body
(860) 229-2168, 001-2004
585 East Main Street
New Britain, CT
Papas Dodge Auto Body
(860) 229-2168, 001-2004
585 East Main Street
New Britain, CT 06051
Certifications
Blue Seal Certified
Membership Organizations
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
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Napa
(203) 272-5329
25 Jinny Hill Rd
Cheshire, CT
Napa
(203) 272-5329
25 Jinny Hill Rd
Cheshire, CT 06410
Tire Service On Wheels Inc
(203) 272-6055
344 E Johnson Ave
Cheshire, CT
Tire Service On Wheels Inc
(203) 272-6055
344 E Johnson Ave
Cheshire, CT 06410
Services
Car Washes, Car Detailing, Tire Shops
Tyler's Total Truck Service
(203) 679-0870, 001-2004
226 North Plains Industrial Road, Unit 8
Wallingford, CT
Tyler's Total Truck Service
(203) 679-0870, 001-2004
226 North Plains Industrial Road, Unit 8
Wallingford, CT 06492
Certifications
Blue Seal Certified
Membership Organizations
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
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Personal Auto Care Service Center, Inc.
(860) 347-9845, 001-2004
60 Dekoven Drive
Middletown, CT
Personal Auto Care Service Center, Inc.
(860) 347-9845, 001-2004
60 Dekoven Drive
Middletown, CT 06457
Certifications
Blue Seal Certified
Membership Organizations
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
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Story Brothers, Inc.
(860) 225-0159, 001-2004
84 Burritt Street
New Britain, CT
Story Brothers, Inc.
(860) 225-0159, 001-2004
84 Burritt Street
New Britain, CT 06053
Certifications
Blue Seal Certified
Membership Organizations
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
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Cheshire Auto Care
(203) 272-7033
831 S Main St
Cheshire, CT
Cheshire Auto Care
(203) 272-7033
831 S Main St
Cheshire, CT 06410
Services
Fuel Injection Repair,Service Stations,Gas Stations
Mobil South Main
(203) 272-2100
1125 Highland Ave
Cheshire, CT
Mobil South Main
(203) 272-2100
1125 Highland Ave
Cheshire, CT 06410
Services
Fuel Injection Repair,Service Stations,Gas Stations
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When I think of a “sports sedan” I usually think of the German variety. A BMW 3 or 5 Series, or maybe an Audi Quattro or “E” series Mercedes. Since the early 1990s there has been another choice, but the sales figures have kind of kept these cars a secret. The cars I’m talking about are in the Lexus line of upscale luxury cars, but are either sold as an entry-level car above the ES (fancy Camry), or a step below the flagship LS Series.
The GS and more recently the IS platforms are high-quality, performance luxury models with a conventional front engine, rear-drive or all-wheel-drive layout. Initially, these cars were powered by an in-line six-cylinder from the Toyota Supra line. Later models have gone to V6 and V8 powerplants. Since these cars are somewhat rare (you have to look to spot one on the road), many people would mistake them for their luxury “fluff mobile” cousins in the LS class.
The focus of this article will be the timing belt replacement on a 2001 Lexus GS 300 with the in-line six-cylinder 2JZ-GE engine with VVT-i (Toyota’s variable valve timing). Nothing can spoil the resale value of a high-dollar car more than an engine failure. Due to the complexities of the valve timing and internal engine clearances, these engines will most likely bend valves if the belt fails, or if the belt is installed incorrectly. For these reasons, I would recommend that you read through this article and the service m... |
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