I changed the original timing belt at 144K, 6 years ago. I had bought the truck used with 121K. When I removed the original belt, I could have re-installed it and driven it another 100K miles. The original belt was in very good condition, even at 144K! I bought the aisin kit that includes belt, water pump, pulley's, hydraulic tensioner, cam seals and sticker. So far, it has 62K since I last changed the belt and that Mitsoboshi belt still looks like new. I will drive it another 20k and if the engine is still in good shape, I will do the job again. The truck has 206k miles and it still runs like butter with no oil usage and no coolant loss. That 3.4 engine could be the best engine that Toyota has ever made.
@tylermartelle70417 ай бұрын
I did my 2000 4Runner August of 2023, it had the original belt and waterpump, pump had 07/99 cast into it and wasn't leaking. Belt was severely cracked, 205k and 24 years old I couldn't believe it.
@perpetualgrin58047 ай бұрын
I changed the belt at 110km, belt was fine tensioner gone.😅
@efil4kizum6 ай бұрын
@@tylermartelle7041 Bizarre!
@squidwardtentacles5783 ай бұрын
Nice! Hey does yours tick at all at a warm idle? Mine does, idk if it's just how the engine sounds or if I need to adjust the valve shims
@niacal4nia7 ай бұрын
The newer EPDM rubber Timing belts introduced around year 2000 last twice as long but mechanics don't mention it for profit. My EPDM timing belt is over 20 years old and still looks like new. EPDM belts don't crack but shed rubber. Gates and Contitech sell them.
@TheSprinterVan7 ай бұрын
Thank you for another excellent video The number one takeaway I get is Stick to OEM parts For anything important Like a timing belt
@jonathanratliff47807 ай бұрын
REAL!!
@aliendroneservices66217 ай бұрын
Stick with OEM parts, period.
@czechmate69167 ай бұрын
I inherited my mothers 2003 Camry she bought brand new it had 34k miles in 2019 it has the V6. I had my mechanic replace the timing belt and water pump kit from Toyota it now has 40k miles on it. I’m on a fixed income and have to make it last because I can’t afford a new car and this car is just like brand new still. I love watching your videos it’s nice to see someone that dedicates their time to one particular brand besides the dealer. I get a lot of important information from you.
@z06rcr7 ай бұрын
I used the Mitsoboshi ( not Mitsubishi) belt on my 4Runner .. changed at 105,000 miles and looked new when I replaced it at 210,000 miles.
@Jimmyky777 ай бұрын
Don't Cheap Out on your Timing Belt Kit, get the OEM (Asin) if you plan on keeping Toyota for the Long Term.
@flir67man847 ай бұрын
Did my wifes 1994 v6 3.0 timing belt at 210.343. It had 100k on it. Looked fine but did it anyways. aisin waterpump and tensioner. Eastcoast usa
@johnberry28777 ай бұрын
As a former skilled trade’s contractor who worked in many GM factories throughout Michigan. I strictly forbid my family from driving any GM products. Great Video and advice on Toyotas 👍. You cannot beat the attention to detail, quality and precision these 🇯🇵manufacturers put into their products. I will never trust my families safety to any GM 💩.
@keepingup29527 ай бұрын
Change the idler pulley too. I'll bet it is binding from bearing wear when it heats up and it's melting and wearing the top side of that belt, or it even could be the last guy over-tightened the idler pulley bolt, causing it to bind.
@bigdaddymak14397 ай бұрын
Yes he'll change the idler but the bolt doesn't hold tension on the bearing.
@vaughnc17867 ай бұрын
I would like to see you do a full video on how to do this job on the 2001 - 2005 Camry/Avalon.
@johnchambers127 ай бұрын
He got every penny worth out of that belt. That is a testament to the LUCK of that owner.
@TheCrackupboom7 ай бұрын
Love the Toyota information you help the people of the world to understand maintenance of the fantastic Toyota product.
@richlikeg37227 ай бұрын
I changed mine at 95k miles, was still looking good. Aisin belt kit
@rightlanehog31517 ай бұрын
Petr, It brings a tear to my eye when it see a Tacoma made in California, USA like this one. 😢
@williameddy72177 ай бұрын
Great Video Peter.. I am a Tacoma owner and find this videos extremely helpful!!! Thanks
@paultruesdale76807 ай бұрын
Great video, lots of great advice. Thank you Toyota for going with no interference while using belt driven cams. Any engine design with interference should be using chain driven cams.
@annettesurfer7 ай бұрын
I'm lucky my old econobox 2000 Toyota Echo has a timing chain rather than a belt. I guess that's something I'll look for in my next Toyota.
@ckerce7 ай бұрын
Thank you, Peter! It will be time to change the belt on my 05 Tundra soon (less than 35K miles!)!
@adrianw39857 ай бұрын
The belt is dry rot. I'm surprised it didn't snap.
@davidwashburn6388Ай бұрын
I have an 03 tacoma with the V6 just like this and have nearly 400k miles and I believe it's the factory timing belt on it. Got the truck when it has 113k on it. I'm just going to wait for it to either break or I come into a lot of money. This is one job I don't want to try myself
@GraemeRobinson7 ай бұрын
I have a 2NZ-FE so no timing belt but I find this informative nonetheless, thankyou.
@thekerm84707 ай бұрын
I watched the whole video and the Tundra wheels comment at the end made me laugh. You are such a tease. I so want to see that Tundra be done even though I don't own one, but seeing it completed it will be like admiring a work of art.
@tikitavi71207 ай бұрын
Got mine coming up this summer. Already done it once so I know what to expect. Check those fan clutches and the fan bracket bearing as well. I had the bracket bearing failing on the first belt change at 90 thousand miles. Supposedly that is a rarity but it does happen.
@efil4kizum7 ай бұрын
i have heard and seen pics of that failed fan bracket bearing and the damage that it can do... but i would have NO clue what sound that might make to warn you beforehand to get it taken care of ASAP
@zombiewarengineering7 ай бұрын
I just did this job on my 2003 Tacoma and my belt looked in similar condition. I highly doubt the previous timing belt job from previous owner used OEM belts and parts.
@fatbastardwithabeard7 ай бұрын
I came here to ask if the belt was identified by brand when the repair was done.
@jonathanratliff47807 ай бұрын
Perfect!!
@williammcmurdy53597 ай бұрын
Thanks Peter great information as always.
@Juan67_Az7 ай бұрын
I just replaced the belt on my 95 tacoma at 210k miles it might have been the original one, but I'm not sure. Truck runs great tho.
@juanjmolina7 ай бұрын
I have a 2002 Tacoma ext cab with the 5VZ 4WD 106k miles, original belt still and will definitely consider doing this service VERY VERY soon! aside water pump and belts what else can be updated or refreshed.. I will also be throwing in the fan clutch and belts. Peter thanks for sharing this knowledge with the YT audience.
@tikitavi71207 ай бұрын
Check the bearing on the fan bracket. They usually are reusable but mine was bad at the first timing belt change at 90 thousand and needed to be replaced.
@efil4kizum7 ай бұрын
@@tikitavi7120 what fan bracket replacement did you go with? i checked with the Yota dealer but that is not a separate item it appears, you must also get the viscous fan fluid coupler iirc
@tikitavi71207 ай бұрын
@@efil4kizum I got mine on Amazon I think, without that whole assembly dealer crap.It's genuine Aisin, and don't cheap out on anything with a bearing or belt involved, get the best you can find.
@Macerat0r7 ай бұрын
This is why i prefer to buy engines with timing chains.. My 2004 2.4 should be good till 150k.. at 40k now.. Love your videos!
@tylermartelle70417 ай бұрын
Change your oil every 3500 miles and you will never need to replace that chain.
@jeradmiles19567 ай бұрын
Fair enough, but many timing chain engines tend to develop timing cover leaks, and those can take 2-3x as much labor to fix when compared to the labor to replace a timing belt.
@tylermartelle70417 ай бұрын
@@jeradmiles1956 I think that relies more on the brand then anything. 7 timing chain engines in my family 4 over 350k and no leaks, no rattle, no issues.
@jeradmiles19567 ай бұрын
@@tylermartelle7041 I think you've gotten very lucky then. The 5th Gen 4runner with the 1GR is notorious for this leak. My mom's 4runner has it and the Toyota book time is 21 hours of labor ($4k) to fix. I can buy 8 OEM timing belt kits for my '03 Tacoma for that price
@femaledeer7 ай бұрын
We will need a video reviewing the new Toyotas with the 4 cylinder engines.
@alamedacustomholsters7 ай бұрын
My issue with my 1996 SR5 is finding someone who cares what they are doing working on this vehicle, even the dealer has become a joke, the Techs hate their jobs, so I’m stuck.
@Nick416227 ай бұрын
I changed my 2006 Mazda BT 50 ute timing belt because of the age. It only had 100,000 km but it was 15 years old.
@miriamvivo42797 ай бұрын
Always learning something , muchas gracias.
@crosleyfiver86867 ай бұрын
Mitsuboshi sells belts too ,
@neilfrasersmith7 ай бұрын
Great video.
@The_Madd_Golfer7 ай бұрын
Good "timing" (no pun intended 😆) that you saw the timing belt in that condition. I had a Lexus LS400 years ago and the timing belt broke as I was driving down the freeway, literally taking it to the dealership for service just as the odometer turned 76,000 miles. Good thing that Toyota uses a non-interference engine (unlike Honda), so the engine just died (rather than breaking). I had it towed to the dealership and had it serviced under warranty!
@McCoyMcMillan6 ай бұрын
Excellent video!
@sonofliberty927 ай бұрын
Just did the belt on my 95 T100 3.4 at 174k Idk if it was done before.
@RockyMtnguy017 ай бұрын
I agree Peter that belt is NOT a mitsuboshi (OEM) belt. That belt is awful for 8 years and 100k. I have seen many 150-175k OEM belts that look way better than that belt. Crazy it didnt snap already.
@hokie99107 ай бұрын
Totally agreed! Exactly what I was thinking, or it was never changed when it was said it was…
@DaBinChe7 ай бұрын
If original 10years is fine, but aftermarket 5years.
@aliendroneservices66217 ай бұрын
Aftermarket: *_zero years,_* for me. Any aftermarket parts on any vehicle should be changed immediately for oem.
@neverstoplearning3827 ай бұрын
That is a non interference engine. If belt breaks nothing happens. Great engine design.
@JesusChrist-vi2jw7 ай бұрын
@@retired75th52I’m pretty sure this is the v6 which is the 5VZ-FE. This engine is a non interference engine, and uses a rubber belt. I believe the interference engine you are referring to is the I4 model for that same year, which uses a chain instead.
@JesusChrist-vi2jw7 ай бұрын
@@retired75th52oops I made a mistake, the i4 is not an interference engine either. Toyota hasn’t manufactured an interference engine in quite some time. So both v6 and i4 engines for the 2000 Tacoma are non interference.
@65armadillo7 ай бұрын
What is an interference engine vs a non interference engine?
@kusterflattail7 ай бұрын
My 2000 SR5 4WD taco has 326,000 miles , still running on original timing belt!
@efil4kizum7 ай бұрын
I do honestly believe thaT about that belt! After 2 done on my Tacoma 5VZFE 100k miles apart looked real good... What about your rigs Water pump is it original also?
@kusterflattail7 ай бұрын
@@efil4kizum yes it is
@tylermartelle70417 ай бұрын
Just did my 2000 4Runner in August 2023, 205k. Waterpump had 07/99 stamped in it and wasn't leaking, belt was severely cracked lol wayyyyy worse then the one in the video lol
@tikitavi71207 ай бұрын
You mean running on borrowed time...
@efil4kizum7 ай бұрын
@@kusterflattail have you peeked at the belt behind the top timing cover? to see what condition it is in?
@LAactor7 ай бұрын
Don't throw away those wheels either. Sell them and recoup some of your purchase costs.
@stanandshermiscavage36267 ай бұрын
What about a 2015 Tacoma with 18000 miles and 9 years old
@schadlarry7 ай бұрын
I’m guessing anyone who writes on the air filter box isn’t using the best parts.
@Calvin70077 ай бұрын
Impressive Details 🖖🏾 LC From Chicago 😎
@efil4kizum7 ай бұрын
the belt may not develop cracks for a very long period (unless you are in the desert climate) but i have read about it possibly stretching and jumping tooth? is there any truth to this?
@janpur14177 ай бұрын
OEM IS MITSUBOSHI BELT WITH TOYOTA PRINTED ON IT. OEM LASTS 15 YEARS OR 150K MILES BUT BETTER TO REPLACE AT 100K MILES. I USUALLY DO 15 YEARS OR 150 K MILES IN ALL MY TOY'S. AVOID GATES AND ALL OTHER AFTERMARKET BELTS. I INSTALLED A GATES BELT AND AT 50K I NOTICED CRACKS AND HAD TO REPLACE IT.
@sergiodjf7 ай бұрын
Timing belt maintenace is not very forvinging! In the best case scenario your car would just stall but it could damage the engine in some cases. Pay it now or pay it later at a much higher price.
@sholland427 ай бұрын
What about the timing chain on my 2014 Tacoma, good to go?
@tylermartelle70417 ай бұрын
Change your oil every 3500 miles and it'll last forever
@johnmitchell89257 ай бұрын
Its probably the original and they just charged the customer for a new one 8 years ago and scribbled with a paint pen it was replaced
@Jimmyky777 ай бұрын
I own a 2001 Toyota with the 4.7 engine,is it a Interference Engine or is it the later model years?
@RockyMtnguy017 ай бұрын
2uz-fe is interference engine
@bartscave7 ай бұрын
Why can’t you rotate the engine backwards?
@Bunkysworkshop7 ай бұрын
I have an 2015 tundra V8. I was told it had a timing chain. Does it have a belt?
@slalomking7 ай бұрын
I don’t believe so. It is the smaller V8’s and V6’s
@rickhill7897 ай бұрын
what about 2018 Prius engine
@two6s7227 ай бұрын
timing chain
@efil4kizum7 ай бұрын
is this rig a manual MT or automatic?
@robertc75317 ай бұрын
It stinks i have 07 highlander that is due for timing belt but it is very expensive job. I am holding my breath hoping it continues to hold up until i get $ to get it in shop
@misterb.50617 ай бұрын
I had a 2006 Highlander and replaced the timing belt at 134k. It looked brand new when it came off the engine.
@KWAHU937 ай бұрын
Wouldn’t sweat it if it’s been done once
@RonRussell-sj1zf7 ай бұрын
I have an '07 HL too, did the T belt little over a year ago, it looked pretty good and the job is a pain, but not impossible for a DIY like me.
@lukeroberts60193 ай бұрын
That has to be the original belt. Either that or a really cheap after market.
@MrCalifornia12347 ай бұрын
Who thinks this was the original timing belt?
@slalomking7 ай бұрын
No one !
@johnmitchell89257 ай бұрын
I do
@Nick416227 ай бұрын
A water pump driven by the timing belt is not a good idea.
@aliendroneservices66217 ай бұрын
Any belts at all on an engine are a bad idea, which is why I bought a Prius c. No belts. Power brakes are electric. Power steering is electric. Water pumps (both of them) are electric. Fuel pump is electric. AC compressor is electric. I believe the oil pump is driven by a chain.
@Nick416227 ай бұрын
@@aliendroneservices6621 No. My 2006 Mazda BT 50 has a timing belt and I have had no problems whatsoever. It takes me about 1 hour to change. 17 years old and still going strong.
@ClimbAClassic7 ай бұрын
This is very suspicious - I suspect either this is a 3rd party timing belt or whoever wrote they changed it - never did. Toyota timing belt shouldn’t look this bad after 8y/90k. In no way am I saying not to change them, but this is really bad.
@efil4kizum7 ай бұрын
probably a NAPA belt?
@masih95957 ай бұрын
Same. They probably didnt even change it.
@keepingup29527 ай бұрын
Generic cheapo belt from a charlatan hooligan company that used substandard material.
@jonathanratliff47807 ай бұрын
Nailed it!
@kerwinnoel55187 ай бұрын
Toyota have most none interference engines....7afe , 4afe , 5afe ,3sgte ,3sfe ,3sge, 4age 20 valve silver top ,1jz gte, 2jz gte, 4efe, 5efe and some others all these are none interference I have the 7AFE
@koopa816mj17 ай бұрын
So my 2000 tundra with 340000 miles probably needs one lol
@michaelt13497 ай бұрын
First!
@truthwillalwaysprevail7 ай бұрын
Any guesstimate how much usually it cost to do the complete job , timing belt, water pump and all other related parts that must be replaced after 80K miles?
@efil4kizum3 ай бұрын
probably is a bit over 1000$ nowdays
@NuttyNuАй бұрын
I replace my timing belt every 3,000 miles when I do my oil change.