Does your water pump leak antifreeze?

Hidden small leak on 1997 Toyota 4Runner with 344,000 miles

[@philslaski3906]

Thank you Peter another enjoyable video. Great explanation of how you approach your work. Also liked the close up video footage! Looking forward to your next video.

[@joegonzales772]

Thank you so much Peter I bought a 2002 taco about 1 yr ago it didn't have the timing belt sticker I asked the guy I got it from if he ever did the timing belt he said no so now I will checking mine

[@Max-ik9qb]

And just an fyi toyota kids.... You CAN run the timing belts on these far beyond 90k miles. went 75k OVER the recommended 90k service on my 5vzfe. when i pulled the belt to change a leaky water pump the belt looked great and none of the rollers were bad. So if you're on a tight budget and putting off this $1,000+ service on your 5v just know that most likely the belt won't snap but keep a good eye on your coolant level and temps so you don't blow a head gasket.

[@efil4kizum]

How many years did you push it? Would you say it's more of a time factor and not so much a mileage? It would be good coin every two years if you wheel it 45k per annum

[@Max-ik9qb]

@@efil4kizum my trucks previous owner did the T-Belt/ water pump service at 200k. I purchased the truck with 305k and don't know exactly how much time passed until i did it at around 375k. i wouldn't go 10 years in between or nothing crazy like that but i bet 5 or so years is fine. My old belt looked so good i kept it as a spare just in case.

[@texaspowerman]

Very useful. Thanks for the nice camera work.

[@betoskickz]

Great videos thank you for having one of the best automotive Toyota channels all ways with the best information been watching for some time and I wanted to comment because I think my other sequoia now has the same issue😅✌🏼.

[@redjetfirebird]

Cool video as always. I wish I knew a "Peter" here in North Georgia for when our GX and RX starting needing small repairs.

[@BrockOBauma]

When I see the shape of that waterpump, that's exactly where I'd expect the fluid to dribble out.

[@LAactor]

Never really trusted gates kits for Toyota applications. Aisin all the way and you'll have no problems. Some of the bearings have been shown to be low quality in the new pulleys. Belt complaints also. Seems they source the parts from different suppliers. All for the USA but for reliability you need to go original oem provider.

[@wasabitoburrion4409]

Same here, I stay away from Gates, Dayco and Contitech and other brand cheap timing kits. Aisin and GMB are the way to go.

[@bernesto2468]

Given the time and labor cost/complexity to replace the timing belt, buying a high quality kit is worth it

[@transformer889]

Very informative video, thank you. What marker do you use to mark the timing on the pullies?

[@michaelbrennan7148]

Thank you Peter.

[@Markb8608]

I have always loved that style. I have a 2006 vw jetta tdi with 400k miles , all original. even muffler.

[@arneldobumatay3702]

The iPhone video looks like it was recorded by a miniature drone! Very smooth and close up.

[@proudtexan5513]

Great job and video, Peter!

[@reaganl.5113]

Very common for people to shortcut a timing belt job by NOT doing the water pump as well. Just a heads up to anyone thinking of buying a 3rd gen 4Runner!

[@efil4kizum]

the legendary '97 T4R !!! ... must be nice not living the saltLife look at that nice & clean crankShaft pulley

[@efil4kizum]

@James Morgan HUH??

[@jimgordon2399]

Great video,thanks Petr!

[@markreynolds3850]

👍 thanks for sharing this video. Interesting observation.

[@quinnsmithy8778]

very informative and also kind of relaxing video! haha

[@adrian-xy7zt]

Another good one

[@joelf5565]

I noticed my coolant was getting low and it was determined to be leaking from my water pump. After filling it a couple of times it appears to not be getting low anymore. Can a gasket reseal itself? What would cause it to no longer leak? I was about to get it replaced but am now holding off.

[@yogoombah2356]

Would you also do what I believe to be the camshaft seals (they just call them seals in the kit), and when and why or why not? Thank you.

[@crbourret]

The water pump on my 2018 4Runner with only 67k on it is leaking. Is it common for them to fail this early?

[@efil4kizum]

Petr, did you also replace the 3 oil seal on this rig?

[@donaldallison]

I guess the previous owner didn't read the sticker on the radiator.

[@MrCalifornia1234]

Probably better to delay the job then go with a cheap timing belt kit.

[@Dicofol1]

What do you think of aftermarket coolant hoses, are they any good?

[@captainamericaamerica8090]

YES! BUY THE ONES AT NAPA!

[@efil4kizum]

Are those gates hoses?

[@markn0024]

Hello, Petr! Excited to watch this video, but first I wanted to be the first to comment! lol

[@manuelreyes9328]

Excuse me someone who can help me, I need to know what type of oil my Toyota Tacoma 2wd 2001 Manual transmission uses, thanks to all, I hope you can help me.

[@RoyalDetailing661]

5W30 every 5k miles. Personally I use full synthetic on all of my vehicles, however, as long as you stick to 4-5 thousand miles or 6 months, whichever comes sooner you will no problems using conventional oil, rather than synthetic. Whichever brand oil you decide to use is completely up to you. However, I use Mobil1 because that’s what Toyota repackages as their official Toyota branded oil. If the engineers at Toyota prefer Mobil1 and I can get it cheaper by buying a bottle that has a Mobil1 label rather than a Toyota I will.

[@SpreadEagleRL]

Fuj..fuj 😁