Toyota 5VZ (3.4L) Timing Belt, part 1: Removal & TDC

This is part 1 of my 5VZ timing belt video. The subject vehicle in this video is my own Grim Repo, a 1998 4Runner.
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Timing Belt Part 2: • Toyota 5VZ (3.4L) Timi...
Radiator removal: • How to Remove the Radi...
Drive belt removal: • How to Remove and Repl...
Spark Plug Removal: • How To R&R Spark Plugs...
Inspecting my timing belt (more detail on removing upper cover): • Is it time to replace ...
To watch me make and struggle with my first version of the crank pulley holding tool, check out the beginning of this video: • Business-Related Quest...
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[@greendaygirl357]

28 years turning wrenches never had to work on a Toyota till recently. Usually I work primarily on older American built vehicles. So the 02 Tacoma i bought has been a learning experience. Thank you Faye I whole heartedly believe you're the most helpful Toyota tech on the Internet.

[@jeremyduncan8030]

Great video. You're a great mechanic with good attention to detail and awesome personality. I need to do my 3.4L 5VZ timing on my Tacoma. Thanks for the motivation!

[@phuckmarriage1178]

Wtf man

[@jacklisiecki2389]

Wow! That timing belt tensioner removal looks like some patience will be required. Thanks for the tool tip too!

[@mbsnyderc]

I'm not doing this job,but i like the amount of detail you go into other people post videos ,that don't let you know were those hard to see bolts are or what size they are very helpful stuff saves a lot of time.

[@dancehotelzumba3177]

Very impressive. You clearly know what you are doing. Excellent step by step instructions. Thanka for the tip on Identifix and Repairpal that you mentioned on your other videos. You are an exceptional mechanic and a natural actress-a rare combination indeed.

[@davescheer5038]

Well there gal I just bought a 2002 4Runner w/ a 187,000 on it and like you I’m going thru it to up date all the parts that should be changed , the last sticker on the timing cover said it was done at 67,000 so I think it’s due, the thing I learned is that while the everything is open it’s a lot easier to change for whoever is working on it and will be expensive as you’ll be changing out alot of parts but it will save you more than having things done separately on the labor end of it. Ima old dude now so I’ll have an ASE mechanic friend of mine do the work and it’s a plus he’s an ex Toyota mechanic that has his own business, after seeing all that’s involved I guess I won’t feel as bad when I get the bill 😄 , love the vid’s so informative and you do such a great job ! 👍

[@johnpassmore8176]

Excellent video. One tip on a wobble ext. What I do is put electric tape on a swivel. It allows it to swivel where you want it to .

[@FayeHadley]

Yes! I have seen people do this. I still think my swivel is a better option, because the wobbly can be too thick/wide to get past the AC bracket.

[@waynegouin939]

Hi. I have tape on some, no tape on others. It keeps it from flopping around, while still working.

[@thealliedspy4170]

Your cheerfulness is something I need to work on when I work on vehicles. Plus, you have a lot of good info on your videos. Keep on rolling!

[@BrianMegilligan]

If I was an aspiring mechanic, I am certain I would find these videos invaluable. I have never even seen a timing belt in real life until this video, and this confirms for me why I am happy to pay an expert to do this work rather than mess with this sort of thing myself. Ever!

[@Tyronetrinity]

She reminds my college art teacher. So much energy.

[@scubbarookie]

Thank you for this tutorial video! Even if some of us have done timing belts before, it's encouraging to watch this step by step. The cool tips like getting to the tensioner from the bottom is great. You and the chickens pets remind me of anime characters. This was meant as a compliment your an awesome lady. 💗

[@thedudegrowsfood284]

Yet another great video from Faye! Her voice makes me think she would have been a great D.J. Dear God, if she was any cuter she would spontaneously combust!

[@Mycroftsbrother]

You are a JOY to watch!!! I have learned a lot from you. Thanks!

[@evanburgeson]

Many thanks! just finished my first timing belt change on my 97 4runner! especially the pointers on the inner belt tensioner bolt were super helpful. (Whoever did the job before me decided that one wasnt worth it and they just put the tensioner in with a single bolt (YIKES). Needless to say I did it correctly! haha

[@laohantun7404]

Faye...you are great girl....thanks for doing those stuffs....I'm backyard mechanic too...😃😃😃😃

[@heribertoortiz7011]

What a happy mechanic 😁😎 Excellent video 👍

[@acihawaii]

Oh well, thinking of buying a 2.7L or another 3.4L Tacoma Reason: i have homes on different islands RR

[@tlr-nut7275]

You are a great teacher!

[@gregshaw4280]

Well done awesome detail☺

[@acihawaii]

Hello Faye: Have 2004 3.4L and 2011 4.0L Tacoma both 4 door I prefer the 3.4 motor ( 2 dip-sticks and size) However which vehicle is easier to maintain...??? Thinking of another 3.4L as a.... reference before attempting this job ..... ? rr

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

Clean, to the point, great tutorial! Thanks !!

[@tatanbihudegree352]

Hafa adai faye all the way from the island of GUAM.great video VIBES to learn as you go,your video makes it a lot comfortable to work with my 3.4 project as well,I look forward to continue to learn and amaze how down to earth a mechanic can be verses myself back yard mechanic👍👌

[@acihawaii]

Currently 2004 Tacoma is at 140,000 miles Original timing belt and water pump Not certain if 180000 miles is achievable ? RR

[@carsecrets76]

Beautiful and smart , great job.

[@SasquatchOmega]

Hello Faye….. I am working on my 4runner….which is the same year make and model as yours….and I had a quick question. I am about to purchase that harmonic balancer remover tool at AutoZone and I wanted to know if you remembered the size of the bolts you had to go buy that go with the remover tool.? Thank you very much! Also…since I’m commenting I wanted to say that I reference your videos often to do repairs on my 4runner…and they are by far my favorite. The filming makes everything about the repairs your sharing very easy to see and understand….and your commentary and explanations on things are probably more clear and dead on then any other repair reference videos I’ve come across….and I mean all of that sincerely (sorry for the run-on sentence🤓). You have a fantastic channel and at the risk of sounding crass the fact that you are a chick producing content like this makes it that much more awesome to me. Thank you thank you.! 😁

[@SasquatchOmega]

I guess NEVERMIND 🤣

[@waynegouin939]

Hi Faye. Man, nice video. Ive done lots of timing belts and chains replacement. I always refer to a specific manual for the vehicle. You are the only woman ive seen tackle this job by yourself. Good job. Rev. P.S. cool shop chicken.

[@1984keen]

Finally a tutorial that isn't 2hrs long. Thank you. Your videos come in handy

[@georgevaldez1449]

Excellent video.

[@omar_padilla]

Lol thank you for not mm making this job magically easy like other channels that edit straight to the removal and skip the talk and not so magically easy removal. I like to get the harder bolts first and leave the easiest for last as a treat. And chicken got a well deserved shower lol !!.

[@tracywraley6892]

I like your black silky chickens they are so beautiful

[@farmergirlofchickens8779]

"Get Mommy's prying bar" - Lisa Simpson. I love the chicken foot yellow gloves. How chic. Faye, my worst disaster was rolling the "creeper" onto my 2ft. ponytail and getting my hair all wrapped around the wheel. I saw you secure your hair. Must've gotten you too. Lots of details and helpful hints. Excellent as always.

[@craigd123]

My studs came out as well from the fan mount bracket thing. Is it ok to hand tighten these studs then lock them down with the nuts? Or should they be tightened more and red Loctite?

[@dond578]

Awesome videos Faye! Can I get a part number on the swivel your using? Need to update my swivel adapter no way will my current one fit in there. Thanks Faye!✌️

[@jessetoptechallen1461]

Great job like ur sense of humor

[@Skinnbones33]

Wish they still made gals like you.

[@rbspider]

Faye has the only chicken in Texas that can do a timing belt with its eyes closed. = : )

[@Id10tRex]

I watched part 2 first. Thank you for the fun video.

[@angeldawnmorningstar]

# 1 failure of those 5VZ engines = timing belt tensioner ... I can't wait till you do a 1UZFE swap on that 4runner ... 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@johntotten4872]

Faye, when you are doing a timing belt (Every 90k miles replacement correct or roughly there abouts) would it be smart to replace your water pump while you are in there? (Even if it seems to be working ok but more of a piece of mind thing) 6 mins in so ignore this if you cover it later in the video. Btw love your videos as it is a good guide to doing the job right.

[@thedudegrowsfood284]

Yep. The water pump is a "while-you're-in-there" just like a pilot bearing in a clutch job.

[@FayeHadley]

ABSOLUTELY!! You will see this in part 2!

[@johntotten4872]

@@FayeHadley Great, Cannot wait to see it.

[@thedudegrowsfood284]

@@FayeHadley Cool beans! (I haven't wrenched professionally in 25 years, and i actually have to put a timing belt on...you guessed it - a '96 4runner. Looking forward to some excellent tips!

[@TomtOm-wx9ym]

You've probably been asked this before, but I've seen you wear a couple different types of gloves. Which brand and thickness do you like the most¿ Pros and cons? In your opinion which one is the most durable vs tearing¿ seems like there is always a clip corner or something like that ripping my gloves open (not near as often so far with grease monkey though). I had some Curad 6 mil that were extremely durable and chemical resistant, but they have no texture which is great for painting, but i work on my toyotas myself and have nerve damage so any cloth type glove is just to thick most of the time and i need to be able to feel what little i can as well as having the added grip and durability. I also had a liver transplantand because of that I have to be very careful about getting cuts or getting dirt on my hands(yes even just dirt) so I basically have to wear gloves no matter what when I'm working on my I've tried maybe 7 or 8 different kinds with varying thickness. So far grease monkey has been my goto glove vs. the off brands or something like venom. Any input would be welcomed. Thanks¡

[@FayeHadley]

I haven't really found ones that really are perfect actually, but I'll get back to you! So far Ravens are my go-to, but I used to buy these (years ago so I'm forgetting the brand!) that were super thick and went down past my wrists and I loved them!!! I ordered them from Worldpac back in the day.

[@zandern9489]

Thank you so much for working so hard to provide this awesome, up close, bolt for bolt knowledge bomb! Dang! I look forward to learning more about this and more on Toyota engines! Stoked🤘🤙

[@noturbo]

you have way to much fun Faye for a timing belt 😎 good to watch though 😃

[@ByteMeDammit]

Thanks Faye! Looking forward to part 2. Now if only you could lend me a 10th of your enthusiasm so I will actually do the swap! Maybe I can just find a Satanic Mechanic in my AO?

[@AnthonyStromDesign]

Hi! Awesome vid! I just bought my first 2002 toyota 4runner. It has 150,000 miles. Not sure if the belt was replace. So my question is when should that be done? Thanks!

[@FayeHadley]

Oh, absolutely if you don't know when it was done! Rule is every 90k or 7 years!! I would absolutely recommend doing it!

[@fernandopozuelos22]

Hola hola en dónde esta tu taller quizá lleve mi Toyota 4runner a un servicio

[@stevejones9044]

Just wrap black electrical tape around a swivel joint to keep it stiff enough to use while still maintaining the swivel-ness. (is that a word?)

[@FayeHadley]

Haha that works too!!! If there are a lot of oil leaks the tape just falls right off though 😑

[@jimpoteet1]

wow faye,,.. i`m fixing to do this timing belt job... (i`m an experienced mechanic... but never done this one ... like your video,. (like your tats and your giggle...) you ever get to austin i buy lunch or bbq.. thanks...

[@FayeHadley]

Glad you liked it! And I avoid Austin like the plague 🤣

[@jimpoteet1]

(we`re moving out of austin soon,, retirement place out in west texas... where i ride dirt bikes..) thanks.,..@@FayeHadley

[@jimpoteet1]

whereabouts do you live? california? just guessing...

[@jimpoteet1]

@@FayeHadley eons ago i taught auto mechanics at the then new austin community college... there were two girls in the class next door... their teacher was a sexist type- and, consequently, they came to me for assistance and support... which i cheerfully gave,.. (they were good students... ) met another woman auto mechanic years later,,, she had been a top of the line mercedes benz mechanic in seattle... living in austin, she came across the street, requesting help stabbing the manual trans back into her ford ranger pickup.... (she had it jacked up nicely, with a big piece of plywood beneath for us to lie on.... i got under there with her, we got ready, and i looked over at her and said> " sometimes, when i`m doing a heavy lift like this, i use the B word, just to let off steam ..." she grinned, and replied back: " it`s ok, i do too..." and we stabbed that thing - in record time... onward,... & again, thanks... i`m doing a t-100 that sat on a deer lease for 6 years... mice nested in the unfiltered side of the airbox, etc.... its due for a t belt , water pump, etc... first i`m cleaning the fuel system and replacing the starter... etc... its a project... but the price was right... (& its a toyota..)

[@FayeHadley]

Central Texas. I'd never live in California

[@rugo841]

Great video just did mine i removed the ac compressor and the bracket too lol 😀🔧🔧

[@fordangeloj1369]

I miss working on these! I’ve done hundreds of head gasket jobs on the 5vz engines back in the day with the Toyota recall when I was a dealer tech. Used to do 2 in one day and start on the third before I clocked out, awesome engines!

[@philipcable7518]

Great tutorial Faye. I like the fact you are passing on the short cuts and procedure in which these jobs are done.

[@d2vera512]

Faye is just so lit !! Keep up the good work dude

[@Mytwistedvoices]

Great attitude. Snap on tools tend to be thinner, I own sockets for that reason. Great video, especially using the engine on the stand!

[@lukeneave]

Keep up the v6 runner videos!!! My v6 just started whiting smoking after driving for 110km for hour and half ??? Cheers

[@jsnjcnt]

Pistons and pixie dust. Nice content.ty.

[@yamahama9650]

I love you enthusiasm. I'm just an easily frustrated garage troll. It's so hard for me to jump into a big job, it seems like I hit roadblock after roadblock, problem after problem, I get so angry. Attitude is important.

[@5MillCity]

Well, now I know why it’s so expensive to have this job done. I’ve got only about 3% of the skill needed to do this myself.

[@craigd123]

It's just bolts

[@perryreasch1209]

Did you know Scotty Kilmer he was from Texas ? He moved to Tennesse ? He had a you tube channel . Still has one

[@jsnjcnt]

I subbed, thank you.

[@FayeHadley]

Yay, thank you!!

[@ferndog1461]

2001 Toy 4Runner, 3.4L, 5vz-fe V6: at 100,000 miles ( took 20 years ). CEL went on. Then after 2 miles, car stalled in street traffic. Scanned Code P0115 ( coolant circuit code ). No report of dash coolant light being on from my in-law. Car cranks good, but sounds like no fuel situation. Ripped rear seat carpet to feel for fuel pump activity. No activity there. So suspected bad gas pump & clogged filter. Noticed a leaking coolant so thought water pump as culprit. Nope. Shredded timing belt. Peace.

[@ramblerclassicman221]

The clutch can and radiator gave me a hell of a time last time I did a timing belt. Made me feel kinda dumb to be honest. Moral of the story: take your time and think things through :) great video and well thought out!

[@stuartebanks3297]

It’s a good thing to overhaul the front of motor every 90k miles. People tend to neglect this so much. You can have such peace of mind knowing that everything is ok and the engine runs smoother too! Great video! PS your chicken has wonderful eyes😊

[@paulb2094]

Great video. Love your style and how you show each bolt. I had a mechanic replace the timing belt on my 97 4runner the first time, now I'm going to do it and your video will be a huge help. Thank you for taking the time to make it and the others that you do!

[@FayeHadley]

Oh wow!! I am so glad it helped!!

[@cstreeter1218]

Your awsome videos are awsome. Actually got my first 4 runner at auction for 800.00 love it..

[@dgambit8380]

Nice video 👍 ASE certified-cool

[@marccres6619]

FABULOUS video, full of great info ,to the point, and great info, great on the visuals editing,and explaining what is going on and what you are doing.

[@harvrindrsingh]

Hi from Dubai, great information. Are you having instagram

[@FayeHadley]

Yes! @pistonsandpixiedust

[@Mootsbike]

Glad you don’t seem to hate being a technician. Other auto tech KZbinrs seem to wish they were in a different line of work.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Great information! I would put the flat side of the puller away from the crank pulley so the bolts pull straight.

[@EmbraceTheSuck]

Between you and Timmy the Toolman, us Toyota guys are covered! Have you done a video on flushing the A340F 4 speed? Not a machine flush, I’m talk about using the return line from the cooler. Thanks and great videos!

[@russo6983]

Thank you so much for this video Faye!! You saved my life and this timing belt job!!

[@marshallwebb]

Amazing

[@Dr.Fares.A]

Away from the topic of video I like you ❤️ you're so cute and beautiful 😘 By the way I have PRADO 2001 V6 3.4cc 5VZ FE It's still new (90,000km) But I'll change timing belt

[@jcharles1470]

Faye..........I love your eyes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Greetings from mexico!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@don7406]

My 2002 Tundra has that engine. I think I'll do the timing belt myself next time it needs it. Thanks Faye.

[@jesromerg]

Hey Faye how are you???? first of all thanks for sharing all this 5VZ engine videos with the world.... I own a Landcruiser Prado 1998 wit a 5VZFE engine, and I got a problem with the fuel economy, I did change fuel filter, sparkplug and leads, air filter, put 38psi on tires, and still thirsty, it just make 400km aprox with the main tank which is around 90Litres. do you have any idea what else can I do or check to improve it? 22 lts x 100km that is a Keemworth Truck Economy full loaded HAHAHA...

[@pascalhogstrom2203]

I have to ask. Do you have adhd, or are you high on life =)? 🙈. Your energy always make me happy. Myself ive got adhd. 😌.

[@diogeneslamp8241]

Faye- how do I move the crank exactly 270 degrees for valve adjustment check? Can’t find it in the book...

[@j7.0_0]

Hey Faye, what was that leak that you mentioned that you had and cleaned up ? Im having a similar leak. i’m assuming it’s coming from either my crack seal or cam seals.

[@jameshutchins3396]

Even people that do not work on their own cars/trucks should enjoy your videos. The shortcut you show is priceless. Removing the radiator is a good practice to protect it as well as extra room. You are truly a breath of fresh air and an inspiration Fay. Bless you.

[@user-rr6eb2wi2l]

Thank you for this one Faye. You are the best don’t ever change.

[@FayeHadley]

AWWWW thank you so much, what a wonderful thing to say!!

[@TheHord]

Thanks for this video Faye! I'm thinking one day of getting an older 4Runner with 3.4 and manual trans. Is the 3.4 easier to work on than the 4.0? I have a 2015 Tacoma, but I prefer the older 4Runners, especially the convertible ones, but thats another story, lol. Let me know your thoughts if you get time. Thanks again, looking forward to the next video and more from you. Take care!

[@midlifemotox]

Question for Faye. Or any qualified mechanic out there. What would you consider a fair price for a timing belt replacement on the 5VZ? I really don't want to do it myself, and would be willing to pay, but I have no clue what that might be. BTW,,, Great video!

[@sg-er9nt]

Very important to watch to the end as never can tell when chicken will make special guest appearance

[@FayeHadley]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@farmerwayne1404]

I changed my timing belt and put everything back together. Ran great, no leaks squeeks. But upon further looking. I found a 2" bolt on the floor. Yup, I guess the engineers really didn't need that one....🥴🥴🥴🥴

[@youssbaraki]

I live in Houston TX and I was wondering how much you're charging for a timing belt job on 2002 4runner 2wd automatic? I'll get all oem parts from the dealership and you'll just do the job for me

[@arechj]

Hi Faye - my timing belt broke. I took out plugs and not sure if I can turn cams individually clockwise to line up. I have same truck as this video. Please help. Thanks.

[@Id10tRex]

Hello Feye, I have a psa. I did my timing belt last year, you got me through it like a champ. I did not have a way to put 180 ftp on the harmonic bolt. Barley engine tight. That bolt came out yesterday on the freeway. Made to work and home and the harmonic balancer came off the key, i coasted into my parking spot. The bolt was still in place and i was able to reassemble the harmonic balancer and key and it was still in timing. This time i had a lot longer wrench and extra bolt into the harmonic balancer and used the power of leverage and was able to get it crazy tight. Tonight ill have torque wrench and it will be set correctly. I have a black T100 4x4 extra cab. 😊

[@matta1899]

I know this is an older video, but just ran across it. For what I have researched, the V6 5VZ timing belt is a 60k service. The 90k service is on the V8 engines. Please correct me if I'm wrong since my new to me 5VZ is at 100k since last timing belt service., so only being 10k past instead of 40k past will help me sleep better at night until I can get this repair completed.

[@mikevlogs4501]

Just my opinion but removing the A/C compressor and bracket was WAYYY Easier than sliding in from bottom. I spent a week trying to remove my tensioner cause previous owners stripped the bolts. Never would have got it without removing A/c

[@darwindropmazda]

Great job again Faye love your videos! Can’t wait for part 2!

[@woodway11]

Please put up size of metric bolts used to attach puller to harmonic balancer ...m8-1.25 I think but need to be "fact checked" on that (about kk3 inches long with matchin nut just in case .

[@edwinbates8562]

Do you mean that burning 🔥 feeling from carb and brake cleaner isn't good for me? I thought it was good for removing nail polish and exfoliating skin... 😂

[@denniskhan9268]

I followed you video to the T but for some reason I couldn’t get TDC , any ideas how to achieve that? I spun the crank multiple time in clock wise directions , and timing still off .

[@performance808]

On your next tbelt are you deleting the waterpump impeller? And going to a remote water pump? I'm planning to do it to my 3.0 cause I hate to keep pulling it every 60k so trying to have a stronger cooling system aswell.

[@mikimuse7457]

Faye jesteś niezastąpiona.

[@scottwest5013]

Just enough wobble

[@OriginalXfyre]

Are you always this bubbly? personality wise of course. The Goth/Emo look, and bubbly, although a strange mix, is adorable on you. I'm assuming you are quite muscular. :)

[@1984keen]

I been dreading doing this because it's the crank pulley bolt and not having a big impact. I'm going to try that home made holder trick. Thanks!

[@barrypierce9100]

Tool time faye....lol

[@woodyglendell7400]

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