Title pretty much says it all. Im removing the 5vz out of my 2000 4runner and replacing all 11 freeze plugs and the timing belt/water pump. Anything else I should do while it out? Im no expert on these engines and this is not my DD, so time isnt a factor.

Anything cheap in parts cost that is a bear to do with the engine back in?

Or even things that are simple to check while the engine is out?

 

Rear main seal - use OEM only!

 

Just curious....why go after all 11 freeze plugs?

Replace everything in the kit below along with a new crank bolt, radiator hoses, and other hard to reach hoses coolant vacuum hoses from your local dealer. Also, a new knock sensor wire...yours will be cooked from the heat underneath the lower plenum.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-TIMIN...item2a144a37e8

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/n...review-247545/

 

Replace the starter contacts and plunger since the starter will be accessible?

 

+1


Andreas