cashflow50
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tried but couldnt find one, so i turned to this forum. Well im not looking for a video just a step by step. thanks for the reply
3rd Gen T4R DIY Maintenance, Repair and Modification Videos
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tried but couldnt find one, so i turned to this forum. Well im not looking for a video just a step by step. thanks for the reply
mtbtim
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Do a search for an online version of the Factory Service Manual. They do exist. The FSM will give you the step by step procedures. If you're still having difficulty figuring it out, send me a personal message with you email address and I'll send you pictures of the related pages out of my 2000 FSM.
octanejunkie
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I've seen a youtube video of a guy doing a timing belt on a V6 Taco and he removes the PS pump and AC compressor (bracket at least)
LittleCaesar
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I can't remember if Tim shows removing the AC belt, but if he does, then just remove the AC idler pulley and bracket after the belt is off, then using a short ratcheting 14mm wrench (think Gearwrench), remove the four bolts that hold the compressor and bracket to the block. Then I think it is two 10 or 12mm bolts that hold the lines on the compressor and one electrical connector. The you can pull it out.
Make sure the AC system has been fully evacuated first though.
cashflow50
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thank you, LC. After asking questions around the forum, I feel better and know where to go when in doubt. I'll take stab at it soon.
Something makes me think if he's asking the question in the first place, he's missing the pump to do that.
mtbtim
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Toyota 5VZ-FE 3.4L V6 TRD Supercharger Installation
Hey Dudes,
If you wanted to perform the ultimate upgrade for your 3.4 Liter V6 Engine, here's a video for you. The supercharger will gain you an extra 70 horsepower and an extra 40 ft-lbs of torque which is fairly significant. But, it does come at a pretty hefty price tag of $3000 if you purchase it new not to mention a future 7th injector upgrade that can cost you another $1000.
Here's the video and Enjoy the Show!
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7RmHXvEQwXs" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Hey Dudes,
If you wanted to perform the ultimate upgrade for your 3.4 Liter V6 Engine, here's a video for you. The supercharger will gain you an extra 70 horsepower and an extra 40 ft-lbs of torque which is fairly significant. But, it does come at a pretty hefty price tag of $3000 if you purchase it new not to mention a future 7th injector upgrade that can cost you another $1000.
Here's the video and Enjoy the Show!
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7RmHXvEQwXs" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe>
LittleCaesar
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When are you going to make some vids of you guys wrenching on your new rig Tim?
mtbtim
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I'm going to install an aftermarket Trans Temp gauge hopefully pretty soon.
I've have front and rear bumpers, rock rails and skids on order with CBI. I also have the Sonoran Steel Radflo External Reservoir lift coming as well. So, I've obviously dropped some serious coin so far. CBI is backordered on their swing out rear bumper and Steve at Sonoran Steel says he special orders the shocks from Radflo and that takes some time.
I will be making videos of all these installs so there's going to be lots coming for my new rig. Other videos will be a winch install, aftermarket lighting and maybe an ARB air locker for the front.
This Sic Mod thing is very expensive but I figured I was going to go big if I started down this path. I've already easily spent more than the purchase price of my 98 3rd Gen.
So far maintenance-wise, I've renewed all the fluids, greased the driveshafts, replaced the radiator, rad hoses, thermostat and fan clutch. I installed an aftermarket trans cooler with the radiator swap. I saw paperwork of a rear axle seal replacement and knew it was probably already leaking because there was no mention of replacing the bearing or other parts. I pulled the ABS sensor and it was indeed leaking so I did the rear axle seal/rear brake job too which happened to be my 6th time doing it. I did it for another local guy recently too so I've now done it 7 times. I still need to do the valve cover gaskets and I'll install new LBJs when I install the Sonoran Steel lift.
2ndhandyotaman
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I skimmed through the SC video and I noticed that you didn't route the drive belt exactly as shown on the decal, I'm just curious if that was done intentionally or if you guys just missed it? Great video regardless, you put a lot of effort into explaining everything that you do in your vids. :thumbsup:
mtbtim
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Take another look at the video. We routed it just like the decal. The decal shows a static pulley rather than the dynamic one Sean bought. I'm pretty sure the belt can only go on one way to work correctly. We're glad you like the video.
**Edit I just watched the part of the video where we get the belt in place and you are correct. The routing we did is different than the decal. The decal is obviously showing the routing for a fixed supercharger pulley and not the dynamic tensioner Sean bought for this job. Thanks for pointing this out to us.
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mtbtim
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Hey Sam, good video. I do have some comments though. I would think the viewer would be stoked to see how you pressed out the parts from the nose cone because that might be the hardest part of this job. Did you video the pressing of the parts? I'd love to see it if you did because we're going to rebuild Sean's nose cone at some point in the future. Also, it seems if you had that nose clamped down in a vise, the drilling and tapping would have been much easier for you.
sambishop
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Every step has been documented so far. I guess I could have included the bearings and shaft removal but that will be in the full video. This was kind of a tangent job so I just wanted to include this extra video someone could watch if they want to do the same thing while they're doing their rebuild.
mtbtim
Elite Member
Gotcha and good to hear you documented the press work. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.
Hepar
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There are plenty of people who have had these on their rigs for years with no issues. I know that once the novelty wore off, that I rarely need to really step on it. The biggest change to me has been where the power is on the pedal.
But, stress levels can change as people try to push them to their limits and beyond.
LittleCaesar
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I think the best part of the video was the test drive. Sean didn't seem overly thrilled, like he had his socks knocked off. Like me, maybe the excitement builds up with time.
Still cool to have though.
Still cool to have though.
mtbtim
Elite Member
I think Sean was a little nervous like his engine might blow up or something. We didn't put it in the video, but I was saying, "Come on Dude, Get On It! Let's see what this thing can do!" However, I think I probaly would have driven it fairly conservative too if it was my engine I just installed a supercharger on. I'm glad we filmed him driving by a couple times. It does seem to accelerate much faster.
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