First time doing a timing belt on a 06 V8 Tundra questions
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First time doing a timing belt on a 06 V8 Tundra questions
First time post on Yotatech forums, so hello!
I am no stranger to getting my hands dirty and I have done a LOT of repairs on many Toyota's, Acura's, Pontiac, Ford, Jeep ect. I have never done a timing belt though. My step dad wants me to do his timing belt on his 2006 V8 Tundra (AZ truck).
He would buy the OEM kit that comes with everything you need, I would do the work. I have read several posts, DIY's and watched a couple videos on youtube for this repair. I have also downloaded the entire FSM manual. Here are the questions I have:
1. In the FSM I believe it has you remove one of the Camshaft pulleys, is that really neccessary? I don't think in any of the write ups or videos anyone removed that pulley, just the crank pulley.
2. I have a 480ft/lb cordless impact, will that be enough to remove the crank pulley bolt/nut?
3. Will I need a chain loop pulley holder (can't think of the actual name of the tool)?
4. I've watched this video, it seems pretty straight forward as to what I need to remove? Anything missing from the video?
5. Should I drain the coolant from the radiator before I start pulling the hoses ect?
6. I don't think I need to remove the radiator, but just remove the fan/shroud?
7. As far as the timing marks, should i remove the spark plugs so when I turn the crank it isn't so hard?
8. How do I know when cylinder number 1 is on TDC?
9. I read that after you get everything all lined up on the timing marks, and you rotate the crank several times to check to make sure everything is still lined up, that the marks on the belt will advance (one tooth at a time). This is supposed to be normal correct? As long as the timing marks are still all lined up that shouldn't matter correct?
10. Any other tips or suggestions that I need for tackling this job? If I follow the FSM manual to a T, will I be fine? Is there anything in the FSM that I don't need to do or some other things that I should be doing?
Thanks in advance!
I am no stranger to getting my hands dirty and I have done a LOT of repairs on many Toyota's, Acura's, Pontiac, Ford, Jeep ect. I have never done a timing belt though. My step dad wants me to do his timing belt on his 2006 V8 Tundra (AZ truck).
He would buy the OEM kit that comes with everything you need, I would do the work. I have read several posts, DIY's and watched a couple videos on youtube for this repair. I have also downloaded the entire FSM manual. Here are the questions I have:
1. In the FSM I believe it has you remove one of the Camshaft pulleys, is that really neccessary? I don't think in any of the write ups or videos anyone removed that pulley, just the crank pulley.
2. I have a 480ft/lb cordless impact, will that be enough to remove the crank pulley bolt/nut?
3. Will I need a chain loop pulley holder (can't think of the actual name of the tool)?
4. I've watched this video, it seems pretty straight forward as to what I need to remove? Anything missing from the video?
6. I don't think I need to remove the radiator, but just remove the fan/shroud?
7. As far as the timing marks, should i remove the spark plugs so when I turn the crank it isn't so hard?
8. How do I know when cylinder number 1 is on TDC?
9. I read that after you get everything all lined up on the timing marks, and you rotate the crank several times to check to make sure everything is still lined up, that the marks on the belt will advance (one tooth at a time). This is supposed to be normal correct? As long as the timing marks are still all lined up that shouldn't matter correct?
10. Any other tips or suggestions that I need for tackling this job? If I follow the FSM manual to a T, will I be fine? Is there anything in the FSM that I don't need to do or some other things that I should be doing?
Thanks in advance!
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Oh and in the FSM it also says you need to remove the AC compressor from the engine, is that necessary?
Also, what specific tools other than the common ones would I need (pulley pullers? "SST" tool? ect)
Thanks
Also, what specific tools other than the common ones would I need (pulley pullers? "SST" tool? ect)
Thanks
Last edited by thegipper; Aug 1, 2016 at 09:15 AM.
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