2000 Toyota Solara Gents M Middle Water Pump Job On 4 Cyl W 5s Fe Read Non

2000 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
10,300 MILES
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MAC29
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Gents,
I'm in the middle of a water pump job on a Solara 4 cyl w/the 5S-FE. Read its a non interference engine but do TDC w/sprockets and T-belt.
I did not remove the cam sprocket, marked the belt and the crankshaft sprocket has not moved since removing the belt. I believe I can replace the belt, set tension by tightening the R side idler pulley and run the engine to test without worry. If I haven't removed the sprockets, can I do this? I think I might only need to move the belt a tooth or two, otherwise ok.
Dec 5, 2012 at 5:04 PM
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KHLOW2008
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The cam sprocket is only removed when you need to replace the oil seal.
Dec 5, 2012 at 6:57 PM
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