So just got done with the '95 Camry timing belt kit. I got that one from RockAuto. That one used a Dayco belt. Any recommendations for a kit for an '04 Camry with 3.0 V6? I'd like to use Toyota parts on this one. Any kit available that uses Toyota parts or do I need to get the parts individually from Toyota?

 

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Toyota stuff?

 

Hmmm i would think there is no kit out there with Genuine Toyota parts...

but here are the part numbers for the individual items at Toyota...

Tensioner Assy (13540-20030)
Idler pulley no.2 (13505-0A010)
Idler pulley no.1 (13503-0A010)
Water Pump & gasket (16100-09070)
Timing Belt (13568-09080)

 

Toyota owns approximately 30% of AISIN which should make their WP's.

Toyota owns KOYO which makes their idlers.

The Toyota factory belt may be Mitsubishi but they could have other suppliers.

The most important part is the timing belt.

 

Thank you for the part numbers, TruchoCamry. I looked them up on Amazon. Total comes out to ~$335. Not too bad for genuine Toyota stuff. I Googled the parts that were in the kit I listed. They all appear to be Toyota OEM stuff. I'll probably get that kit.

What do you guys think about this thermostat & what temp/degree? More Information for MOTORAD 7281180

Any preference for the other belts? (serpentine & PS)

Also, is this an interference engine?

 

Well, about the thermostat i would get what u looking at...now im a die hard OE belt fan...so i would i always go for Genuine Toyota belts...just because with my experience with belts...any aftermarket will pop before OE...but thats my opinion...now to the interference question there is big debate on the 1mzfe v6...now when it comes to the 3mzfe THAT ONE IS INTERFERENCE...im not sure on the 1mzfe because ive heard people say that it can be interference giving the right conditions...for example if you are at 6k revs...and belt pops then it can touch piston with valve...but there have been instances where they do not touch so i cant give a definitive answer on the 1mzfe...

 

Suggest the AISIN kit. If concerned about the timing belt get a Toyota brand and change prior to the recommended period of the belt manufacturer.

The VVT-i 1MZ-FE designed engine is interference.

For the other belts buy a name brand product Gates, Dayco, ACDelco.

At to T-stats depends on your concerns. Having had stuck T-stats now use a fail safe design in equipment were a failure would cause major problems. However the Toyota T-stat is a top quality and would not hesitate to run it.

 

update....I got the aisin kit about a month ago, however, i took it to a shop down the street and they put it in for me.....

 

Great job. Thanks for posting back with the fix.