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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 01:05 PM
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1994 4x4 4runner engine size?

thanks all in advance.

I am sitting in Las Vegas at my brothers house on vacation. Since I was bored, I decided to start researching doing my own timing belt change. However, I cannot remember the generation or engine size of my truck. I dont have it with me or my manuals. It is a 5 speed stick and 6 cylinders.

I had my timing belt changed at 60k miles. My truck is now at 110k miles and I thought I need to change the belt before it breaks.

Anyone know what my generation truck I have and engine size? Any write ups on timing belt would be also helpful. Yes, I should know my engine size, but honestly, I have three cars. My 4Runner I barely use or work on because it is such a great truck I am trying to preserve and take care of it. Any assistance would be appreciated...good karma to you. Thanks again

Ariel
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 01:07 PM
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Engine size is 3.0
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 01:13 PM
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Is it a 5VZ-FE? I found wonderful writeup for timing belt. I think it is a 4th gen. thanks.
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 01:19 PM
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The 3.0 is officially the 3vze engine.
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 01:32 PM
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Great thanks...now to look for a timing belt write up for my 94 3vze engine.
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 02:11 PM
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If your timing belt was changed at 60k, it sure doesn't need changed again 50k later.... Mine has 214k on it...
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 02:27 PM
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They recommend changing them every 60K. You should be good till at least 120. I would change the waterpump at the same time because it will go next.
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