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Expert: CHARLES HALSTEAD - 1/15/2009


Question
How do I replace the water pump on a 1993 Lexus SC400?

Answer
REPLACING THE WATER PUMP INVOLVES REMOVING THE TIMING BELT. IN THIS PROCEDURE, A LOT OF COMPONENTS NEED TO BE REMOVED EVEN BEFORE THE WATER PUMP IS REMOVED. THERE IS HUGE POTENTIAL FOR PROBLEMS WITH THIS REPAIR. THE GOOD THING IS THAT THIS MOTOR ON THE 93 IS NOT AN
INTERFERENCE MOTOR. IN OTHER WORDS, IF THE TIMING BELT WERE TO BE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, AND THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. IT WOULD NOT CAUSE INTERNAL DAMAGE.(EXAMPLE)BENT VALVES.I WOULD ADVISE YOU TO HAVE A EXPERIENCED TECHNICIAN PERFORM THIS REPAIR.GOOD LUCK

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CHARLES HALSTEAD

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I CAN ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING SYSTEM OPERATION, REPAIR PROCEDURES AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH DIAGNOSIS. ALL RESPONSES I RELAY BACK ARE PURELY OPINIONS OF MY OWN, BASED ON EXPERIENCE,TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE LEXUS VEHICLE PLATFORM.I AM BY NO MEANS A LINK TO THE MANUFACTURE.

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30 YEARS TOYOTA EXPERENCE, WITH THE LAST 8 YEARS BEING LEXUS

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A1-A8 AND L1 ASE MASTER CERTIFIED.

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