110,000 service with timing belt cost?

[dannyg]

I have been putting off my timing belt for over a year so I finally went to the dealer to get a quote. I am at 110,500 miles so I figured I would take care of a couple other things besides the belt.

Heres the list of things that will be done and the prices

timing belt $379
w. pump $299
rear diff $60
front diff $60
spark plugs $159
transfer case $60
lube propeller shaft free

which comes out to $1155 OTD

I asked for a better price and he said he would do $925 OTD

Should i jump on this deal or shop around some more?
and also, is there anything else i should be getting done that is not listed?

 

[2TreeManor]

You can and should do the spark plugs yourself.

 

[ASUMTNEER]

Def do the plugs yourself. Very quick and easy.

 

[talonjade]

I agree, if you are able to hold a wrench then save the $100 labor and do the plugs yourself.

 

[boondoggle]

Not a bad price BUT you could save good chunk by doing the diffs, transfer case and plugs yourself. They require pretty basic hand tools and you could get it all done by lunch even if taking your time.

Nothing wrong with taking it in to get done if you aren't confident though.

Oh, and when you get the TB/Water Pump done, make sure they go ahead and replace the idler pulley(s)/tensioner while he's in there.

There'a local independent shops here in Denver do a Timing Belt/Water Pump kit for under $500. Not sure what the dealer charges.

 

[aha2988]

you can get all the parts for a t-belt kit on amazon for under 400 bucks comes with new water pump, wp seal, crank seal, cam shaft seal, new thermostat, new t-belt, new auto tensioner, new idler pulleys, and a new drive accessory belt.

you dont have to worry about the crank shaft seal or the cam shaft seals I haven't seen or heard of one leaking yet

 

[ridefast]

All the fluids and spark plugs are diy! Use a torque wrench

 

[dannyg]

Ok thanks for the replies everyone.

I do have access to basically any tool i need and am decently handy my self, soooo I am considering doing the spark plugs and fluids, but i've never changed spark plugs or any fluids before... I cannot find a tutorial or how to on here, just a lot of tips...Are there any on here/ where do I find this?

I have seen the how-to for the timing belt and it doesn't look like something I would want to do personally, so i will be leaving that up to the dealer.

But if i can save a couple hundred $$ doing these fluids and plugs i'm down. Any advice? recommendations?

:cheers:

 

[4runnerfevr]

my friend is a mechanics and he charge me $600.00. Got new belts and water pump. You should find aa friend to help you out. You can stand there and watch or help

 

[ridefast]

Ok thanks for the replies everyone.

I do have access to basically any tool i need and am decently handy my self, soooo I am considering doing the spark plugs and fluids, but i've never changed spark plugs or any fluids before... I cannot find a tutorial or how to on here, just a lot of tips...Are there any on here/ where do I find this?

I have seen the how-to for the timing belt and it doesn't look like something I would want to do personally, so i will be leaving that up to the dealer.

But if i can save a couple hundred $$ doing these fluids and plugs i'm down. Any advice? recommendations?

:cheers:

How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums

Front Diff and Transfer Case Oil Change Howto - Tacoma World Forums

Sorry to post from tw but I know that site pretty well and where to find DIY! I just sold my taco ( 3 carseats dont fit) so I guess I'll be learning the ins and outs of t4r site.

 

[eli_lilly]

I can tell you that in South Florida, I will be shelling out about $400 more than that and only getting about half of what is on your list done. I got quotes from 3 dealers and they were all the highest of what I've ever seen mentioned on this forum.

-E

 

[dannyg]

How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE) - Tacoma World Forums

Front Diff and Transfer Case Oil Change Howto - Tacoma World Forums

Sorry to post from tw but I know that site pretty well and where to find DIY! I just sold my taco ( 3 carseats dont fit) so I guess I'll be learning the ins and outs of t4r site.

Hey thanks for those, i have the v8 but im sure this combined with all the other advice from the threads on this forum will make that easy enough to do myself.

And then I found http://www.toyota-4runner.org/maintenance/48527-changing-differential-transfer-case-fluids-pics-included.html for the fluids so I guess i am good to go do this my self now...:shrug:

 

[MikeInNH]

While sparkplugs are pretty easy...for a first timer it might be worth it for a friend to show you. Get a spark-plug socket that has the rubber insert.

 

[boondoggle]

And a torque wrench.

I've got the 'click stop' kind and the 'beam or gauge' kind. For your first time doing spark plugs I actually recommend the cheaper 'beam/gauge' kind. Less chance of over torqueing and/or stripping the spark plug hole.

Take it easy. Slow and steady wins the race.

 

[NJshadow93]

I was just quoted $975 for timing belt, water pump, tensioner, and pulleys from a local shop. How does that sound? I was thinking of asking the dealer to match that price just because I would rather have them do it.

 

[cabowally]

From the book:

Parts Information OEM Part # Price

Timing Belt 1356809070 $58.72
Labor Information Skill Level Mfg. Warranty Standard

Timing Belt Replace B 2.6 3.5

NOTE

To R&R Crankshaft Gear, Add
B 0.0 0.4

To R&R Timing Belt Idler Pulley No.1, Add
B 0.0 0.3

To R&R Timing Belt Idler Pulley No.2, Add
B 0.0 0.3

To R&R Crankshaft Front Oil Seal, Add
B 0.0 0.5


Parts Information OEM Part # Price

Water Pump 161005927583 $143.07
Labor Information Skill Level Mfg. Warranty Standard

Water Pump Replace B 2.5 4.0




The Mfg. Warranty and Standard values are hours. The standard hours is the labor number they are using for a quote.

 

[CXS]

Not trying to start a hijack but don't bother replacing the water pump if it's not leaking. The dealer will usually tell you it's foolish not to because it's money in his pocket. I passed on the WP but did have the dealer do the timing belt. I've put on 40k since then and have around 130k on the truck.

I have since heard from dealer techs agreeing with my opinion. Yes, do what you can yourself, it's good experience and a cash saver. I suggest you not do the plugs yourself though, stripping just one and you're expenses will sky rocket.

I agree with finding someone experienced to help you, then add plugs to your DIY list.

 

[eli_lilly]

From the book:

Parts Information OEM Part # Price

Timing Belt 1356809070 $58.72
Labor Information Skill Level Mfg. Warranty Standard

Timing Belt Replace B 2.6 3.5

NOTE

To R&R Crankshaft Gear, Add
B 0.0 0.4

To R&R Timing Belt Idler Pulley No.1, Add
B 0.0 0.3

To R&R Timing Belt Idler Pulley No.2, Add
B 0.0 0.3

To R&R Crankshaft Front Oil Seal, Add
B 0.0 0.5


Parts Information OEM Part # Price

Water Pump 161005927583 $143.07
Labor Information Skill Level Mfg. Warranty Standard

Water Pump Replace B 2.5 4.0




The Mfg. Warranty and Standard values are hours. The standard hours is the labor number they are using for a quote.

Watch out with this quote, you can't add the water pump and timing belt hours together because step 1 of "replace water pump" is "remove timing belt", which is 3.5 of the 4.0 hours . The actual water pump replacement time, by subtracting the timing belt time, is a half hour. So, water pump plus timing plus the idlers and front oil seal is right around 5.5 hrs.

-E

 

[cabowally]

Watch out with this quote, you can't add the water pump and timing belt hours together because step 1 of "replace water pump" is "remove timing belt", which is 3.5 of the 4.0 hours . The actual water pump replacement time, by subtracting the timing belt time, is a half hour. So, water pump plus timing plus the idlers and front oil seal is right around 5.5 hrs.

-E

^^^^^

What he said.

 

[goohead]

Eli my mom lives in fl and I know a few non dealer shops you can go to get it done. I don't know how far south you are but hope this helps:

Titan motorsport
MVP performance
Big daddy performance center
Total performance service

I trust these places as I have done business with them before and although they don't specialize in the 2uz they all specialize in the 2jz if you wanted to deal with a Toyota friendly place.