The retractor spring could be broken or weakened but there are a couple of more likely causes. 1. The belt is hanging up on something or has gotten twisted or folded somehow. Pull it all the way out of the retractor. 2. If you have children or youngsters have been in your back seat check the retractor for excess peanut butter, french fries or small dogs...anything the munchkins might have shoved into the opening. Cheers
how do u chance the serpentine belt on a Toyota v6 solara
The v6 Toyota solara has a timing belt. Their 4 cyl engines have timing chains.
The 2002 Toyota Solara does not have a "serpentine" belt that turns all of the pulleys. It has one belt that runs the power steering and a second "generator drive" belt.
Yes , the 3.3 liter V6 engine in a 2004 Toyota Solara has a timing BELT ( P.S. - it is NOT an interference engine )
Toyota recommends replacing the belt every 90,000 miles.
The 3.0 liter V6 engine in a 2003 Toyota Solara has a timing BELT ( according to the Gates website , they make timing belts etc. )
According to the Gates website : The 2001 Toyota Solara 2.2 liter 4 cylinder : Has a timing BELT, it is NOT an interference engine , change the belt at 90,000 miles
Cost for the belt is typically $45 (give or take). If you search online you can frequently find them on sale. This site is currently (2/13/09) offering them for about $30: http://www.drivewire.com/products/toyota-solara/timing-belt/8135/ Cheers
belt, 2.4 4cyl has chains, 3.0 or 3.3 v6 uses belts
What would be the recommended miles to change out the timing belt on my 2001 Solara 4cyl. with 77,000 miles on it. Would 90K be a number close to factory recommendations?
Both the 2.2 liter 4 cylinder and the 3.0 liter V6 engines used in a 2001 Toyota Solara have a timing BELT
The V6 has a cam timing belt. Check the maintenance schedule for the car and you'll find the belt is scheduled for replacement at 90,000 miles. BTW the 4-cylinder Solara has a timing chain, no maintenance needed.