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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Mine has looked like that for the last 10k but its not my daily driver either.

 

Replace it. Move on.

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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

 

Replace it with a timing belt kit from AirCabinMan on eBay (excellent price, Toyota OEM parts) and you'll be good for another 90k miles.

 

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...

 

thanks for the input! never done one before on a 3.4, should i replace the water pump as well?? since im in there and everything?? book time shows 3.2hrs on the belt. hopefully i dont need any special tools, ill do some more research.

THANKS AGAIN!!

LONG LIVE YOTATECH!!

 

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!

 

excellent!! been workn on the 89runner build too tonight, thanks so much for the advice.

 

excellent info RWOREGON!! very detailed write up w great pics!! Im pretty sure i can handle the job, i will get my parts from aircabinman looks like about $355. Ill fab up some of the cam tools and have to come up with a tourque wrench that big, mine is a snap on 3/8 drive (not big enough). Holy cow! 217 ft lbs!

Thanks again!!

 

Welcome!
Yes, 217 ft-lbs on a NEW crank bolt. Nothing less!
Keep posting to this thread if your have any issues. 'scribed.

 

thanks, ill make sure and get a new crank bolt as well.