1997 4runner - time to change timing belt?

[longeeMAC]

I have a 1997 4runner with 91k miles on it. Is it time to change the timing belt? If so, any recommended place to go? Thanks.

 

[toytech76]

Yep its time. Be prepared for drive belts and possibly a water pump change if its leaking. I couldnt tell you where to go since you didnt say where you live

 

[shootmymime]

here is a write up i did, http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=41166&highlight=timming+belt

 

[longeeMAC]

Damn, that write up is way to difficult for me. I might mess up on a step. But props on the writeup, maybe in the future, when I have more confidence in my mechanical abilities I'll do it. But right now, I'm afraid I might completely ruin the engine.

I live in San Diego. Any recommendations on where to go? Should I go to a big company shop to get it done?

 

[Stick Figure]

If you want to drive up to Rancho Cucamonga some weekend, i can do it at the house. And no i'm not just a DIYer, i work turning wrenches for a living. If you don't want to make the drive, i can ask a guy i work w/, he just moved up here, he may know of some place to recommend.

 

[longeeMAC]

If you want to drive up to Rancho Cucamonga some weekend, i can do it at the house. And no i'm not just a DIYer, i work turning wrenches for a living. If you don't want to make the drive, i can ask a guy i work w/, he just moved up here, he may know of some place to recommend.

Thanks for the offer, but LA is a bit too far for me. I think I will hold off on the replacement right now. I don't have enough cash for it yet. I thought I had enough, but I re-evaluated myself and it turns out I don't. Bummers......