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Originally Posted by csedman
My 2003 has no record of ever gettinh the belt changed before I bought it 5 years so with188000. I have 215000 miled on it now but never have the money to get it done. I used to worry about it breaking but I was told by a Toyota service advisor that even if it breaks the result is typically not catastrophic as it is for most vehicles.
I still cross my fingers
Hoping it holds until I can afford to do it. Not sure if I can do it myself but know I can't afford to pay someone to do it.
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The 2UZ in the v8 4runner is technically an interference engine, so when the the timing belts snaps the piston and valves could try to occupy the same space. Although I have seen from browsing here or facebook, one or two guys that have lost the belt on pre-vvti (03-04) and haven't grenaded the engine. Its certainly a risk.
Found the Facebook Post:
Snapped Belt:
4th Gen 4Runners
Running fine:
4th Gen 4Runners
Heres a T4R post:
04 4runner V8 Sport 2uz-fe timing belt failure, aftermath and the repair
If you're somewhat mechanically inclined and can scrape together some cash for the parts, maybe you and a buddy could give a go at it? From what I hear, most of the money is in the labor. Unfortunately as a v6 owner I haven't done one to give my feedback on the job, but I'm sure there are a few guys on here that could give tips if you get stuck. There are a few timing belt swap writeups on here including this one:
Guide: V8 Timing belt replacement 2UZ-FE VVT-i
