Need Info On Cam Seal Replacement

[82DMC12]

Group,

I am planning on replacing my cam seals on the timing belt side of my 1994 ES300. I am losing about 1/2 qt oil every 3000 miles because of it. The timing belt was replaced by the dealer I bought the car at before I took delivery of it but they cheaped out and didn't do the whole job with cam seals.

I am not afraid to tear this sucker apart but I want to know what I am getting into. Do you need any special tools or an oil seal arbor? Has anyone done a write-up on how they did it? Any other parts I should replace while I'm in there? Car has 110K on it and the waterpump and timing belt have already been done.

Thanks!

Andy

[sunman]

I replaced the cam and crank seals on my dad's car. Search the forum for timing belt replacement. Once you get the belt off, take off the pullies. I use a special sproket holding tool from snap on. Some people use a chain wrench. I think they are 17mm bolts on each cam pulley. Since you're leaking so much oil, the seals should come out easy. If I remember correctly, you have to remove the valve covers. I am not sure in this so if someone can chime it, it would help. There is not really anything else you can replace while you're doing this. Maybe the valve cover gaskets.

[mehullica]

With a small pick or screwdriver you can pry out the cam seals without removing the valve cover. Use some assembly lube or silicone paste to slide the new seals into place

[sunman]

ah yes you can do that. You may need to replace valve cover gaskets also on a car with that mileage though.