Well this is my first post, So hi Everybody

I've been reading on here for a few days now and am still amazed at the amount of info on this site!!!

I'm about to do a really good tune up on my Pick-up and have been gathering up all the parts I need for it
oh yah it's a 91' 4x4 xtra cab pick-up 3.0 v6

New Rad - old one has been leaking for a while
Water pump
Timing belt
Rad hoses
Crank and cam seals
Thermostat
Spark plugs

My pick-up has just about 400,000 KM (about 248K miles) and really runs strong so I would like to give it a long over due treat.

My question is about the Timing belt idlers, I would like to change them when I do the water pump and TB, But the dealer says I can only buy them as complete units. The one with the water outlet is $238 and the adjuster one is $175 Ouch!!!
So can I just replace the bearings in them when I get it apart or do I have to replace the complete assemblies??

Any help would be great.

Scott

 

I, unfortunately have no answers for you, but welcome to yotatech. And great avatar!!

 

No ansers here either.
But A bump for ya though.
Someone will chime in for you.

 

Thanks for replys guys.

After all the reading i've done on here in the last few days I have to say this is by far the most civilized forum I have been involved with.
I guess Toyota owners are a little more relaxed than the average internet user

Scott

oh yah thanks for noticing my avatar it's my 11month old girl.

 

haha cute girl and welcome to the site. Like the last two, I have nothing for you but again, welcome!

 

Now thats a really good question and I have an answer.

Welcome!!

 

welcome aboard I have done many t-belts on them and only had one with a bad idler at the water hose outlet. I got the idler from toyota and it was not cheap. That idler pulley bearing is pressed on to the pulley my only guess would be to find a bearing place in your area and have them try to match it up. good luck