Might Be Buying a 4Runner - Have ?'s

[ChildrenOfBodom]

"vzfe is a non interference engine.
If the tbelt breaks, it just stops running, no bent valves.
Iirc the 99 and up is a 90k interval on the belt, but they'll go a lot longer.
The plugs are 30k, and more finicky.
Fluids and occasionally a rear axle bearing and seal.
Really good rigs though.

And the cam and crank seals almost never leak.
Valve covers do sometimes, but that's easy."

Thanks for this info... make me feel a lot better...

I agree with Rix.

I'm sure the majority of 3rd gen owners out there who just do oil changes and put gas in have double the recommended miles on their timing belt.

Buddy of mine with a black 01 SR5 just got his done for the first time at 180k. Another friend with a green 01 Sport Edition hasn't done his yet and he's at 160k.

Some people have 200k+ on original timing belts.

But, Rix is right, the general consensus has it that 90k is the interval I've heard is recommended for these trucks time and time again. I don't think I have even heard of one ever breaking, but I hardly pay attention to 5VZ stuff if I don't have to.

3RZ = Timing chain, son

 

[tranny Frank]

Very Good,

Hey Rixxer, looks like these guys need and appreciate your information,

I know you think they are a "Bunch of Geeks" but still better than the darkness,

If there are horror stories of non interference motors scattering , ??? Wonder why ?

Anyway Super Cool Rixxer, Its sometimes a PIA to get that simple question answered,
Last one I ran into was a 2.0 l Ford Focus, the Napa guys said Non interference,
But the info on the timing belt kit I bought said it was ????

 

[Rix]

Hey Rixxer, looks like these guys need and appreciate your information,

I know you think they are a "Bunch of Geeks" but still better than the darkness,

If there are horror stories of non interference motors scattering , ??? Wonder why ?

Anyway Super Cool Rixxer, Its sometimes a PIA to get that simple question answered,
Last one I ran into was a 2.0 l Ford Focus, the Napa guys said Non interference,
But the info on the timing belt kit I bought said it was ????

Would you shut the **** up already?
You are too stupid to speak.
Noone gives a rats ass about a focus.

 

[tranny Frank]

Taking timing belts,

Would you shut the **** up already?
You are too stupid to speak.
Noone gives a rats ass about a focus.

Rixxer we are talking timing belts and Interference and non interference engines,

And some one is telling "Horror Stories" about this eng, or so it was posted, and you put his mind @ ease,

Who is telling these "Horror Stories" ???? You know about the grease deal and all the propagandist that push Toyota.s BS,,

Are they moving on to other areas? Telling "Horror Stories" so they can sell more timing belts??

 

[Rix]

Rixxer we are talking timing belts and Interference and non interference engines,

And some one is telling "Horror Stories" about this eng, or so it was posted, and you put his mind @ ease,

Who is telling these "Horror Stories" ???? You know about the grease deal and all the propagandist that push Toyota.s BS,,

Are they moving on to other areas? Telling "Horror Stories" so they can sell more timing belts??

Your mother is calling you.
It's time for your meds.