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Old 05-11-2009, 05:52 PM
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timing belt or chain????

i have a 2004 4Runner Sport edition and i was wondering if i have a timing belt or a timing chain. i've been to two mechanics and got two different answers. it's confusing and also very scary at the same time. my miles are getting up there and if i have a belt, i need to get it changed.

is there a way to check on my own without taking apart my rig?

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2.7L i4 (3RZ-FE) has a chain, 3.4L v6 (5VZ-FE) has a timing belt.
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ok great thanks.
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oh wait.... '03+ had either the 4.0L v6 (1GR-FE) or the 4.7L v8 (2UZ-FE) ....still you have timing belt.
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ok, yeah i have the v6. my mechanic told me that i had a chain.
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OHC "V" configuration engines don't typically have timing chains.

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Originally Posted by scottymo13
ok, yeah i have the v6. my mechanic told me that i had a chain.
You need a different mechanic
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Pretty sure your mechanic is fine, the 4.0 V6 found in 4th gens 4Runners, new Tacomas and FJ Cruisers does in fact utilize a Timing Chain and not a belt. The I-force 4.7 V8 on the other hand uses a Timing Belt.
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that was funny haha
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