daveifling Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I have a '99 LE V6 with 94K on it, original timing belt. I loaned it to my nephew for the weekend, now the check engine light is on and it's popping, apparently on one cylinder. Any suggestions? How hard is it to change the timing belt myself, and should I go ahead and get the valves done or wait till it's running again and see how it does? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groverlakshay Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 It sounds like you don't know much about cars. First of all what do you mean by <popping>? If your timing belt was broken, the engine wouldn't even start. Check your spark plug and wires if it has any. Don't worry about valves for now. You have a toyota, not a GM product. Are you a mechanic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapqam Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 A timing belt change is a big job. I would pay someone to do it. I'm not convinced that is your problem however, although you are DUE for a change by the mileage you report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leighcm Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Definitely not the timing belt...although yes, you are due for one if it has never been changed. Could you clarify a bit what you mean by "popping"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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