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Did first timing belt at 187k miles...

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by Iesurfer, Sep 5, 2020.

  1. Sep 5, 2020 at 11:28 AM
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    Iesurfer

    Iesurfer [OP] New Member

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    belt looked pretty good, no cracks or anything like that, the toyota mechanic even thought it was replaced not too long ago but the previous owner said he never did it. Long live the 4.7. Water pump was leaking though

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  2. Sep 6, 2020 at 1:32 PM
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    Stuck in the '00s

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    Maybe the previous-previous owner did it. :notsure:
     
  3. Sep 6, 2020 at 1:52 PM
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    He said he never did it, seemed like a pretty responsible guy who would know if he did it or not. Either way happy it all worked out
     
  4. Sep 6, 2020 at 3:42 PM
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    Used to have an 05 DC and had timing belt done at 130K. Shop owner is a friend in Mesa, AZ and said water pump is only reason for changing timing belt, not other way around with other vehicles. Mine also looked barely used.
     
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  5. Sep 6, 2020 at 3:47 PM
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    I was told by a Toyota Master Mechanic on the job for 30 years that he had never seen one break on a 4.7 but like you say the Water Pump is another story.
    I had asked when my Tundra turned 90K whether he would do the belt if it were his truck and his exact reply was that after the Apocalypse the only things left would be Roaches and 4.7L Toyota Timing Belts.

    Then I bought a 4runner with a recently poorly installed TB and it blew the Motor for it.

    Make of this what you will.
     
  6. Sep 6, 2020 at 4:42 PM
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    I remember my first timing belt change at 110k miles. The water pump had the crusties and it was 2 years past due per the Toyota suggestion of 9 years or 90k miles. Felt good to have that worry off the back.

    I noticed the engine felt better/smoother afterwards. Not sure why, but thats the observation.

    With my upcoming TB Replacement, I’m looking forward to finding some goofy stuff the prior mechanic did/did not do when it was performed 8 years ago. Lots of short cuts look to be had in this area. I already know he didn’t route the Crank Position Wire properly. :annoyed:
     
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  7. Sep 6, 2020 at 5:52 PM
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    There have been some members here that have reported their belt breaking. Typically they post once or twice and we never hear from them again.
     
  8. Sep 6, 2020 at 6:05 PM
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    Just to share. Mine got changed at 36K miles last year. It's a 2006 Toyota Tundra. Take it out of my mind the idea of considering the mileage or the number of years it hasn't been change. Just for my peace of mind.
     
  9. Sep 7, 2020 at 9:45 AM
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    After reading my statement it comes across as the 1st Gen has a water pump failure issue. 100% not the case. He just said for those who choose to never change the timing belt the water pump generally will fail pushing the 200K range which then of course means throwing in a new timing belt. Sorry for the bad statement.
     
  10. Sep 7, 2020 at 10:38 AM
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    bokch0y I'm a sucker for DirtySOHC's

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    Picked up my truck a few months ago with 215k miles on her, last timing belt was done at 124k miles. Peace of mind had the TB, water pump, serpentine belt done at the same time but ended up needing a drive tensioner or something like that as well. Well worth it just to be safe.
     

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