New buy 2006 V8 with 195,000

Hey Ya'll from Virginia mountains.... my first Tundra...

just sold my 1995 T100 with 255k on it.

How long do ya think it is safe to go on a timing belt on the late year First Generation Tundras? I just bought my 2006 4X4 with 195k ...

The front brakes were shot, and while in the shop, I had them change the front/middle/rear differential, plugs, as had no records of it ever having been done. Transmission drain and fill and coolant changes are somewhat recent, so I think I got my fluids maintenance done. The previous one-owner had gone through 3 4x4 Actuators, he likely only used in the winter, so did not keep lubricated...I use my 4x4 at least 1x or 2x weekly, so hope I am good on that part. Put in new plugs...

Only question is timing belt

Last timing belt / water pump change was 6 years, 75k ago, at 121,000 at a dealer. The truck spent it's live in NY state, so some rust, etc.

How long you do ya'll think I can defer on changing the timing belt? Think it is relatively safe to wait until the belt has 100k on the belt / water pump before changing? Any sense if the OEM belt and pump are tough and can go 100k or more before any serious worry of failure?
This truck spent very little time off road, just harsh winters in NY state.

Any thoughts appreciated.

 

Normally I would say you have a couple of years/miles to go....but salt is corrosive on everything metal on the truck, including the metal parts the timing belt comes in contact with, which could wear on the belt. Not sure if the salt effects the belt itself (probably not), but I'd change it sooner rather than later if it were me.

 

I think the interval is 9 years 90k. I don't think anyone on this forum has posted about an OEM belt failing under 100k unless it was due to iinstall/replacement error, but it all comes down to your level of risk aversion. The thread below has both a catastrophic failure and I guy that posting saying he's at 315k on his original belt. Salt is corrosive, but the belt is pretty well protected from water, particularity salted road spray thanks to the covers and skid plate, so I don't see that as being a concern. I've never see any posts on this forum or others where a timing pulley was rusted. Good luck.

 

Welcome from SE PA!

 

Howdy from DFW and

 

Tough call. I'm pretty risk adverse so I might go ahead and change it. At most, I'd only go another 12 months, which for me is around 11K miles.

 

Let her rip for a few more years till 90k on the belt, or 9 years which ever comes first.

Welcome from St. Barts!

 

Thanks Y'all for sharing your wisdom / thoughts... Best jackohio

 

I’m at 75K total miles, but it’s a 2005 XSP.
So, I’m a little concerned also.