Original Timing Belt 129K
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LittleCaesar
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Forever for the most part; it is usually the water pump that seizes and causes problems.
tylerbaird
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You can probably go up to 200k miles on the original belt. It's better to not find out though!
PitbullRescuer
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I have 190K on the original belt and water pump. I'll do them soon though. Not a big deal if the belt breaks on these though, it's a non-interference engine. Won't break anything, it'll just stall.
OP, just curious, what did this run you if you don't mind me asking?
OP, just curious, what did this run you if you don't mind me asking?
Final tab was $690. I just knew my luck would be it quit in the middle of a storm in the middle of no where at midnight! Probably could have saved some $$ taking it to an independent shop but this dealership knocked it out quickly, gave me a loaner, and Toyota honors a nice warranty.
Nunyabiz
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I have 161K on my water pump, unbelievably the original owner was told by the dealership the water pump did not need to be replaced when they replaced the Timing Belt at 123K.
I mean WTF, if anything just the opposite replace pump keep the belt, but any sane person replaces both.
So I now have all the parts needed, the Kit I got from "Aircabinman" on Ebay for $288. (looks like the price has gone up about $8).
Toyota V6 Trucks TIMING BELT+WATER PUMP KIT w/ Hydraulic Ten Genuine+OEM Parts | eBay
My mechanic says he will do the labor for $250, so should cost me about $540 total and that is changing all belts plus pump and seals and all is OEM parts.
I am hoping to get this done about 2nd week in January, the pump isn't leaking but it is talking to me, so I know it needs it very soon.
I mean WTF, if anything just the opposite replace pump keep the belt, but any sane person replaces both.
So I now have all the parts needed, the Kit I got from "Aircabinman" on Ebay for $288. (looks like the price has gone up about $8).
Toyota V6 Trucks TIMING BELT+WATER PUMP KIT w/ Hydraulic Ten Genuine+OEM Parts | eBay
My mechanic says he will do the labor for $250, so should cost me about $540 total and that is changing all belts plus pump and seals and all is OEM parts.
I am hoping to get this done about 2nd week in January, the pump isn't leaking but it is talking to me, so I know it needs it very soon.
RiverRat37
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My 99 is all original at 127k miles as of now. If the water pump seizes up and you DON'T run it hot can it tear up any other engine components?
Elton H
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mine had 188k the bearings fell apart good thing i was only half a mile from home
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TOYOTATECH30
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just saw a 1999 limited 4x4 at with 248,xxx original water pump and timing belt.
steezemcqueen
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AFAIK, mine is original at 201k.
9lb taco
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This is it ^
gannonrt
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99 with 120K miles still with original water pump and timing belt
I'm on my original water pump and timing belt in a '99 with ~120K miles. I meant to do it in summer 2010 but decided to buy my OME shocks / coils and the Sonoran Steel OME accessory kit. Then meant to do it in winter 2010 but decided to by 4xInnovations front plate bumper. I plan on doing this summer but will likely buy a rear bumper with tire carrier instead.
I'm on my original water pump and timing belt in a '99 with ~120K miles. I meant to do it in summer 2010 but decided to buy my OME shocks / coils and the Sonoran Steel OME accessory kit. Then meant to do it in winter 2010 but decided to by 4xInnovations front plate bumper. I plan on doing this summer but will likely buy a rear bumper with tire carrier instead.
Ladywithafan321
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Replacing original timing belt on 2000 SR5@ 180K miles due to gasket seals leaking...will do water pump, thermostat, hoses, thermostat & other seals as well.
Bought truck with 70K miles on it in 2003; all I've done is brakes & tires plus regular oil changes since purchase.
My first 4Runner was a 1997, 2001, 2002 & 2003. The model change was just too big for me & I went back to the 2000.
I don't know what else I'd drive if I wasn't in a 4Runner and I will drive this one till it stops!!!!:zoom:
Bought truck with 70K miles on it in 2003; all I've done is brakes & tires plus regular oil changes since purchase.
My first 4Runner was a 1997, 2001, 2002 & 2003. The model change was just too big for me & I went back to the 2000.
I don't know what else I'd drive if I wasn't in a 4Runner and I will drive this one till it stops!!!!:zoom:
combatmedic
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Lol "meant to do it" I know the feeling, its more fun doing extras vs stuff you never see.
theizzardking
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not, B.S. but factually correct, manual states the belt should be inspected and changed at 90k... and that's thing thing with the timing belt, won't show any issues typically , it just goes, sure you can inspect it, but i'm saying that you won;t notice any loss in performance or anything, so most just decide to replace it after 100k or 8-9 years, that said i didn't change mine until 185k and everything looked good, i did it because i had the money at the time and it will go eventually....also keep in mind age also does play a roll, just because you're under other's here on the board doesn't mean your wont snap or fail, things like leaving the truck undriven for a number of months can cuase the rubber to start to dry and crack weakening the belt and causing it to break under 50k in extreme cases....
that said, your most likely good and i wouldn't worry about it if everything looks dry (seals and area around pump) and the belt looks clean and smooth, i'd put it off for a bit...
i'm just saying the shop isn't trying to jack you, they're just looking at the book and reading it back to you,you can choose to do the work or not, but they informed you of what the book says and that's their job, it maybe be different then as you explained but from that short post i don;t see much wrong with suggesting that you may need to do that, it all depends on how you come across as a customer, if your the super anal type they are going to push this a bit harder then if you seem like the type who just wants to save money, well i know at least i would handle things like that, not everyone has the same expectations .....
Ian97
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If you're just driving around town, you're probably ok....if you're going to be making a 4 or 5 hour trip somewhere, I'd have it replaced. I had my first timing belt replaced at 90k, then my second (and the water pump) was like 10 years later and 160k, I figured the time between belt changes, it was due, not because of mileage but the number of years between. That, and I have two young kids that I didn't want to be stranded anywhere on the road with them in the car, I just didn't want to risk it.....that and I started making more trips from Tulsa to Nebraska and Texas, just wanted to eliminate those as any issues while I (or my wife in some cases) was on the road....
It comes down to what's important to you, if you don't mind it breaking on you while you're driving, keep driving it until it makes you change it, if you like to be proactive and not have to worry about it, change it....
Just my $.02
-Ian
It comes down to what's important to you, if you don't mind it breaking on you while you're driving, keep driving it until it makes you change it, if you like to be proactive and not have to worry about it, change it....
Just my $.02
-Ian
