3.4 timing belt visual condition
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3.4 timing belt visual condition
Hey guys, i took the inspection cover off the 97 last night to look at the condition of the belt. wasnt to impressed so i thought id get some opinions. 165k on the runner and didnt have any previous maintenance records.[IMG][/IMG]
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if i saw that, i wouldn't put a lot of faith in the belt holding on to get me to my destinations... a new belt will be night and day in appearance. for me it's all about reliability (or the belief it's going to get me places). If i can't trust it, i ain't drivin' it
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At best it was replaced at 90 or 100K miles, if so it's almost ready for a new belt. Worst case that belt is original. Either way, it's ready to be replaced. It's a non-interference motor, so no damage if it does break on you, but you will be stranded...
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Yes, on the water pump........well, just.....
Buy this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-TIMIN...4a37e8&vxp=mtr
or this (less Toyota boxes/bags, but OEM brands as above):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-3-4L-...f69ef0&vxp=mtr
and buy a crank bolt from your local Toyota dealer ($10 or so) and a gallon of Toyota Red coolant...
make up this nifty crank/cam holding SST:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...l-tool-186081/
and then.......
Follow this excellent write-up:
http://home.centurytel.net/stevenjac...lt/timing.html
Be sure to torque the crank bolt to 217 ft-lbs!
Buy this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-TIMIN...4a37e8&vxp=mtr
or this (less Toyota boxes/bags, but OEM brands as above):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-3-4L-...f69ef0&vxp=mtr
and buy a crank bolt from your local Toyota dealer ($10 or so) and a gallon of Toyota Red coolant...
make up this nifty crank/cam holding SST:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...l-tool-186081/
and then.......
Follow this excellent write-up:
http://home.centurytel.net/stevenjac...lt/timing.html
Be sure to torque the crank bolt to 217 ft-lbs!
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Yes, on the water pump........well, just.....
Buy this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-TIMIN...4a37e8&vxp=mtr
or this (less Toyota boxes/bags, but OEM brands as above):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-3-4L-...f69ef0&vxp=mtr
and buy a crank bolt from your local Toyota dealer ($10 or so) and a gallon of Toyota Red coolant...
make up this nifty crank/cam holding SST:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...l-tool-186081/
and then.......
Follow this excellent write-up:
http://home.centurytel.net/stevenjac...lt/timing.html
Be sure to torque the crank bolt to 217 ft-lbs!
Buy this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-TIMIN...4a37e8&vxp=mtr
or this (less Toyota boxes/bags, but OEM brands as above):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-3-4L-...f69ef0&vxp=mtr
and buy a crank bolt from your local Toyota dealer ($10 or so) and a gallon of Toyota Red coolant...
make up this nifty crank/cam holding SST:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...l-tool-186081/
and then.......
Follow this excellent write-up:
http://home.centurytel.net/stevenjac...lt/timing.html
Be sure to torque the crank bolt to 217 ft-lbs!
Thanks again!!
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