are the timing parts original Toyota parts

ANSWER : You can absolutely specify that only OEM genuine Toyota replacement parts be used. OEM parts are often much better but of course they are usually more costly. An additional option is you may procure your own OEM parts. In particular, anybody can buy genuine OEM Toyota parts on the Internet these days at about 20-25% off list prices so you can procure your own parts and simply book a certified mechanic from YourMechanic to install those OEM parts and perform associated repairs. If procuring your own parts, when reviewing your quote online, open the “price breakdown” tab, and click on “parts options.” From there, you can choose to remove all the parts from your quote. Please note that when you provide your own parts, YourMechanic does not extend to you a service warranty. If you desire that your timing belt and associated components be replaced by a certified Mechanic, dispatched by YourMechanic right to your location, please request timing belt replacement and the responding certified mechanic will get this taken care of for you. If you have further questions or concerns, do not hesitate to re-contact YourMechanic as we are always here to help you.

ANSWER : Hello, thanks for writing in. The Toyota Raum is a different vehicle platform then the Corolla, and therefore mostly use different components. The Raum comes equipped with a 1.5 liter 1NZ engine, which was found in one trim of Japanese spec Corollas, and as such may use a few of the same engine parts, however it is unlikely that the parts you listed will be the same. Hope this helps and best of luck.

ANSWER : This system is a bit complex. I can give you some instructions, but I highly recommend getting a hold of a repair manual or purchasing a yearly subscription for just your vehicle from AllData. It is only $25 for a years subscription from AllData.

There are two separate sets of marks on this system. One set is for aligning the timing chain to the camshaft gears and the intermediate shaft gear. There will be marks on the chain that raps around the crankshaft gear as well. These marks will not line up after you turn the motor over.The other marks are on the inside of the camshaft gears and align with the cylinder head parting line. If you were to draw a ling through the center of both camshaft gears, they should line up with that imaginary line.

The crankshaft key way should be aligned with the mating face of the main bearing cap. You can confirm it is in the correct position by verifying the number one piston is at top dead center. If you have removed the balance shaft timing chain, these marks really need a visual diagram to understand where they should be aligned. Without a diagram I am not very confident it can be explained very clearly.

This may be difficult to to follow, so again I highly recommend purchasing a repair manual in digital form or a book. If you feel this is over your head, I recommend the following inspection to help you out. Timing chain replacement

Good luck! I hope I was able to help you.

ANSWER : The recommended diagnostic to resolve this is a hard starting diagnostic. The work is performed by a certified mechanic right at your location. Among the first things the mechanic will check is whether required maintenance is up to date because old spark plugs, clogged fuel and air filters, and the like are potential causes of the hard starting you are describing. Other possible causes include a failing coolant temperature sensor, or bad connection to the sensor, problems with other sensors such as the cam and crankshaft position sensors, a defective fuel pump, and many other causes, all of which will be familiar to YourMechanic’s experts. With regard to the fuel pump, if the engine is not getting enough fuel it will be hard to start. If you request a hard starting diagnostic, YourMechanic will get this issue diagnosed and resolved for you.

ANSWER : Hi there. Assuming that both engines are the same size, the compatibility of "fitting" should be OK. However, since this is a service we don’t offer, we’re not best suited to provide the best advice on this. I can tell you that a common problem have with replacing motors is communication with the ECU. In most cases, it will require reprogramming by a specialist in order for all the systems to work correctly.

ANSWER : Hi there. You can order parts and hire a mobile mechanic to install the timing chain kit on your 2008 Suzuki (as long as you live in our service area). However, if you’re looking for OEM parts, several online parts divisions of dealerships are popping up left and right online. Simply search online for Suzuki OEM Timing Chain Kit, and you’ll find the pricing available.

ANSWER : The 3.5 ltr V6 is an interference engine. That means the valves and the pistons occupy the same space but at different times. The timing belt keeps the cams and crankshaft spinning in the proper time, so the valves and pistons do not occupy the same space at the same time. When the timing belt breaks, from the momentum of the engine internals spinning and valve spring pressure, the valves will slam closed and the pistons will hit them. In all likelihood, there will be multiple valves bent and possible piston damage. The easiest way to determine if there is any pistons damaged, is to remove the spark plugs and look down into each cylinder with a borescope to examine the pistons. If the pistons are not damaged, then a valve job would get the engine running again. However, it is typically more cost effective to replace the cylinder heads with remanufactured units. The extra cost for new heads will be outweighed by the labor and machining costs for your damaged heads. It’s kind of a wide window but expect costs to be between $2500-$5000.
As far as is it worth it to repair, that is a subjective opinion that you should answer. Is the car in overall good shape ? Has it been reliable ? Are there other issues that need to be addressed ? What is the value of the vehicle ? Check sites like Kelly Blue Book (kbb.com). If for example, the vehicle has a retail or trade in value of $3000, and it costs $5000 to repair and get running, it is still a $3000 vehicle. It’s worth does not increase by the repair amount.

ANSWER : The best way to approach this unfortunately is by using a timing chain tool retainer/holder tool. You may consider having an expert from YourMechanic come to your home replace the timing chain.