Taking a survey on what to do. After I purchased my 06 V8 4 Runner, I contacted the dealership that was on the door sticker. Their records show a leaking water pump in April 2015 with no repair action accomplished in their shop. I didn't see evidence of leaking and I drove it 500 miles. However, since I also don't know if the timing belt has been replaced recently, I thought I would just replace belt and pump. I would assume if the pump would have been replaced they would have replaced the belt also, but you never know. Anyway, today I removed the thermostate housing from the water pump, and I noticed a paper gasket was installed. From what I have been reading so far, they didn't put a gasket in that area from the factory. Next, I rotated the engine to view the timing belt, and I can still see writing on the belt. Putting the two together I am kind of thinking the belt and pump have been replaced recently. What do you guys think? I haven't torn it apart yet, just housing and right cover. 134k on the miles.
Belt and water pump
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I would assume the belt has been done with the WP. Although since you have an interference engine, it might not be worth the gamble. Myself, I enjoy piece of mind!
Yes I agree, better "I didn't have to do it" than "I wish I would have done it"
I guess the ink still on the belt makes me believe it hasn't been on that long.
Cheers
Well, just an update. I pulled both cam covers off, and there is a gates belt on there now. The writing and part numbers are clear as a bell, and the belt is not smooth and shiny. I think it was replaced about 800 miles ago, along with the water pump. Even if it was replaced at the 90k interval, I still have 50k miles till it is due again. That will be 10 years or more for me. Thanks for listening.
Glad you got it figured out!
Thanks, I had a question about that. I see there is a metal/rubber gasket available for that area. Would you still recommend just the FIPG?
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V8Man
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Two other ways to check to see what the service history was on a PO Toyota. Go to toyotaowners.com and create a sign-in, put in the vin and you may or may not get everything that has been done to your truck in the past.
The other option is to look for missing bolts. Look at my post: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/[email protected]
The other option is to look for missing bolts. Look at my post: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/[email protected]
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