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Found this article Tech Feature: Toyota V8 Timing Belt Service: Tech Shop Magazine "Another source of codes and driveability complaints after belt replacement is damage to the crankshaft position sensor reluctor wheel, that must come off during the process of replacing the belt. Extreme care...

I recently had my Water pump, Timing Belt, Thermostat, idlers, pulleys, hoses, coolant, etc done. Truck ran fine, but then I got all the lights on the dash. Reading some posts looks like a usual culprit is the gas cap. Went to Toyota today and laid out the $25 for a new cap....nope. I then...

Mine was done yesterday @ 102k. My water pump was leaking internally as well. Glad I didn't wait too long.

Looks like the Ultimate Kit ($415) includes: Upper Radiator Hose Qty 1 Lower Radiator Hose Qty 1 Toyota Long Life 50/50 Engine Coolant Qty 1 Gal Worth the extra $115 to do at the same time?

ebay kits Thanks. I found Volkstoy's stuff on ebay. For $300 you get the Premium: Premium Toyota 2UZFE 4.7L V8 Timing Belt Kit 98-07 | eBay Should I be doing the Ultimate though?: eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices Thanks!

Now I should probably address the now 'overdue' 90k service. I use a 3rd party mechanic who I asked to price out the parts. He said I was crazy paying the extra $$ to get the Toyota branded water pump, timing belt, pulleys, & thermostat. Thoughts? Would anyone mix and match Toyota/Aftermarket...

Got to it today....left off the V-8 for now...sleeper? =) Rims will be next. Before: After:

This looks awesome! Wife wants me at Home Depot early AM to pick up and begin the grille. If doing rims, any prep work needed? or just apply and let dry?

Check the Classifieds Section: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/sale-vehicles/95578-2006-4runner-sport-edition.html

Just received a call from the shop. Our vehicle is throwing a "knock sensor" code. Has anyone had to do one on a 2006 V-8? We just put new rubber on 2 weeks ago and it only has 76k on it. The symptoms we noticed: engine light on, VSC light on. I drove it to the shop and noticed engine...

I did an eBay bumper four months ago. Turned out great. I will probably do the front in the spring since I have some rust poking through. We need Toyota to do a recall on these POS, rust-prone factory bumpers!

Happened to me last night, I think you're hitting the button.

Here's a replacement bumper from Ebay ($240 shipped), took 2.5 hours, but looks so much nicer than the half-decayed bumper hanging on there before.

Are the kits still around? I missed out on picking up a set when I could. :sobbing:

Great question. I just replaced my rear (one from eBay) after an ever growing hole. I debated on rhinoshield, but in the end if I can get another 10 years I'll be happy. I have a little weaping on the front starting (will do arb when that goes). Sad that it happens from the inside out when...