When to change the timing belt on a Toyota Tacoma?

When to change the timing belt on a Toyota Tacoma?

One post suggest that when it snaps it tears up the water pump and other stuff that you would replace if going into the engine that far anyway. You claim Toyota engineers came up with the specification to change the timing belt. Did you ever think that Toyota did it for financial reasons, changing timing belts is a lot of loot for the dealers.

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When do you change the timing belt on a 2002 Toyota Camry?

2002Tacoma4x4 likes this. It is specified in the manual that the timing belt change for the V6 is 90K. Why take a chance of having it snap at the most inconvenient time? How did you come to this “mind set” as you call it? Is it written somewhere by someone? Toyota engineers specified that time interval for a reason.

When to replace timing belt on Toyota Yaris?

Yaris’ entire run has been simplified when it comes to belt maintenance, as every Yaris manufactured is equipped with a chain. If you drive a Sienna made from 1998 to 2006, with a V6, then be prepared to replace that timing belt every 60k like clockwork.

How much does a timing belt kit cost?

Can be found here… $315 15 Piece 3.4L engine TIMING BELT KIT WATER PUMP Genuine & OE Manufacture Parts! zach141b, REDeye jedi [OP] and GQ7227 like this. thank you, sir.

What happens if your timing belt goes bad?

If it goes bad you’ll know it because the truck won’t run, luckily these are non-interference engines so it won’t do any real harm if it fails but it will leave you stranded. There’s no real way of knowing if it’s starting to ‘go bad’ or not, the timing belt either works or it breaks and then you’re stuck.

When does the timing belt on a water pump fail?

For one, the water pump’s lifespan is typically 60,000-100,000 miles. And if the timing belt fails, whether due to simple age, or the failure of a tension pulley or bearing, the water pump will likely fail along with it.

When do you Know Your timing belt is out?

There are some signs that the timing belt is on its way out. Your engine will misfire, or fail to turn on at all. This might be preceded by a ticking noise coming from the engine bay. In addition, the gasket separating the timing cover and engine block may fail over time, causing oil to leak out.

What happens if the timing belt fails on a Porsche Cayman?

And if the timing belt fails, whether due to simple age, or the failure of a tension pulley or bearing, the water pump will likely fail along with it. Also, as with the Porsche Cayman’s RMS, the water pump isn’t easy to get at. In fact, ClickMechanic and NAPA explain, you can’t get at the water pump without first exposing the timing belt.

How can you tell if your timing belt is going bad?

There’s no real way of knowing if it’s starting to ‘go bad’ or not, the timing belt either works or it breaks and then you’re stuck. You can pull back the timing cover and take a peek at the belt to see if it’s starting to look in bad shape or not.

How much does a timing belt replacement cost?

Anyhow, the dealership said the water pump was in excellent condition and it was either replaced with a previous owner and not reported or someone took really good care of the truck. $312 later I have a new timing belt and a vote of confidence that I found a diamond in the rough when purchasing this truck a month ago. Aorora, Ill, yeah!

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