Concern with the timing belt 1997 toyota avalon xls

There would be a tensioner pulley which you would move to release tension on the belt. The pulley is spring-loaded to keep the belt tight.

Almost certainly one or more of the drive belts (not the timing belt) on the engine needs an increase in tension. It may tell you about this in the owner's handbook.

If not you can either ask a mechanic to do this straightforward job for you, or try it yourself. You can download a zipped service manual from here

http://www.freeautorepairmanual.org/free-download-toyota-avalon-service-manual.html


and look these belts up in the charging section and steering section.

DUE TO THE AGE OF CAR, TIMING BELT WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO REPLACE WATER PUMP, BUT IT WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA..GAS AND OIL HAVE NO EFFECT ON TIMING BELT OR WATER PUMP.....

The water pump is driven by the cam belt and on some vehicles with an interference engine if the water pump failed and cause the cam belt to break then it could cause internal engine damage. Your 1997 Rav4 water pump is driven by the cam belt but is not an interference engine. So, not to worry as no damage has been done. Just replace the water pump and cam belt and all should be well.

For the 1997 Toyota Avalon:
The XL and XLS Models both have the 3.0L DOHC V-6 (6-Cylinders).

Let me know if this helped...

60k, maybe

PROBABLY AN IDLER PULLEY, CAN BUY A NEW ASSEMBLY OR DRIVE OUT OLD BEARING & REPLACE THAT

Should be replaced due to age. Just remember a new car can break down any time as well.