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2006 timing belt replacement only 71500 miles????

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by CatslaveNM, Aug 5, 2016.

  1. Aug 5, 2016 at 11:01 AM
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    CatslaveNM

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    Manual says at 90000 miles but dealer saying at 9 years due to age...mine garage kept.
    Probably will not take risk of a break.....
    Any recos?
     
  2. Aug 5, 2016 at 12:40 PM
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    I have never read anything relating to a timing belt needing to be replaced due to age. I call rubbish. I would be suspect of anything that particular dealer suggests. This is just my opinion, get others.
     
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    It's not rubbish. Just like tires, belts have a lifespan based on age and mileage...whichever comes first.
    My parents (both were mechanics) always suggested replacing timing belt at 7 years.
     
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    I forgot whether the 4.7 is interference (I shouldn't, there's one on my 4R) but if it is, I'd never take the risk. It would be a shame to eff up that low mileage '06 engine by punting a valve through a piston.

    So my vote is to change...
     
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    The 2UZ is indeed an interference engine.
     
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    That gets very Ouchy very quickly
     
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    Yessir.
    I will say that Toyota is pretty intelligent with interference/non-interference and chain/belt. The vast majority of their interference engines are timing chains. The only one I can think of as the exception to this in the last 10 years is the 2UZ.
     
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    LOL, I can't fault your analogy between the belt and tires. I suppose that if a person were accumulating between 12/15k miles a year, that would align with approximately the recommended mileage suggested for a T-belt replacement. I've never noticed it in print though. I suppose that if someone had asked if they should consider changing the T-belt on a 70k mile vehicle that hasn't been run for five years, I likely would've replied otherwise. But say the owner drove the vehicle only 500 miles a month, regularly; might that give you pause? Not to go off on too much of a tangent, the scenario is simply wandering around in my head.
     
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    I'd still replace it. Rubber breaks down with age. Breaks down even faster if it comes in contact with oils or solvents.
     
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    yep bank account is running low from it..
    X2...
     
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    I would recommend changing it and the pump. Best to hit it before you throw a rod.
     
  12. Aug 21, 2016 at 8:41 PM
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    How could a timing belt cause you to "throw a rod"?
     
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    yep bank account is running low from it..
    2uzfe is a interference engine.

    Belt breaks at high rpm things break fast... Plus the 2uz is cast rods not forged so the rods are weak...
     
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