Timing belt job question

[Jumpkix]

[MENTION=69868]LittleCaesar[/MENTION] and [MENTION=116467]Rock_Rat[/MENTION], I'm going to send you a pic of clean battery terminals tonight

So everything seems to be good to go. I'm probably going to add half a quart of ATF, cycle through the gears, and recheck the levels. I also added 1 gallon of distilled water, and half a gallon of Toyota red. Need to pick up another gallon at the dealership.

I do have a little belt squeak for approximately half a second on initial startup. Does this typically indicate a loose belt, or a tight belt?

 

[Jumpkix]

Also, what should I do to keep proper documentation on this service? Obviously I will hang on to the receipt for the parts kit, but is there anything else I should do to keep good service records?

 

[LittleCaesar]

Get yourself a good mechanic, hope it works out.

Must be a fan of WSU and Mike Leach...imp:

 

[LittleCaesar]

[MENTION=69868]LittleCaesar[/MENTION] and [MENTION=116467]Rock_Rat[/MENTION], I'm going to send you a pic of clean battery terminals tonight

So everything seems to be good to go. I'm probably going to add half a quart of ATF, cycle through the gears, and recheck the levels. I also added 1 gallon of distilled water, and half a gallon of Toyota red. Need to pick up another gallon at the dealership.

I do have a little belt squeak for approximately half a second on initial startup. Does this typically indicate a loose belt, or a tight belt?

No pic needed. Just clean the terminals at least once a year.

You need about 3/8" deflection in the center between pulleys for new belts, about 1/2" if they are used.

 

[Rock_Rat]

Must be a fan of WSU and Mike Leach...imp:

Exactly. Do you know the difference between students at WSU and UW? both applied for UW.:dancin:

 

[Rock_Rat]

Also, what should I do to keep proper documentation on this service? Obviously I will hang on to the receipt for the parts kit, but is there anything else I should do to keep good service records?

You have a sticker for your belt in the kit. Jot down your current mileage and date on the sticker and put it on the passenger side of your upper timing belt cover. Put all those pics you took in a folder on your computer. They are all date stamped.

Use the site to help track your maintenance. Go back and add your mileage to your original post. You may want to create a new post in the "What did You do to....?" Put it in the Title: Replaced Timing Belt at - XXXXXX Miles.

No worries, we'll all come back and "Like" you again or recommend you find a good mechanic!! hehe

 

[Rock_Rat]

Should I get that, or the protectant? I heard baking soda and water works pretty well for cleaning up the residue.

https://www.amazon.com/CRC-05046-Technician-Terminal-Protector/dp/B000CIPUNC/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1472569830&sr=1-1&keywords=crc+battery

At the bottom of the link where it says "Customers also Bought This..."

Pick up the felt protectors for under your terminals and pick up the terminal/post cleaner (Silver aluminum brush) from Autozone or Baxter wherever. I use the cleaner and the protectant. It foams up when you spray it on. Just hose it off. The protectant sprays on like a translucent red gel. Baking soda works great! Old school. Aspirins in battery cells work great too in a pinch...really old school.

 

[LittleCaesar]

Exactly. Do you know the difference between students at WSU and UW? both applied for UW.:dancin:

I guess that even applies to Ryan Leaf? :wow:

I have met Leach while visiting Key West where he had his satellite talk show before taking the job at WSU. Wild, eccentric guy to say the least.

 

[Tylerz71]

Sometimes I wonder how many 3.4's are running around at 200+ with the factory timing belt. When I buy one with over 200k I require timing belt replacement receipts or some serious negotiaton to compensate

 

[Rock_Rat]

I guess that even applies to Ryan Leaf? :wow:

I have met Leach while visiting Key West where he had his satellite talk show before taking the job at WSU. Wild, eccentric guy to say the least.

He was good. I wonder how many NFL (AFL included) drafts WSU and UW had? I'll have to look that up later.

BTW - Sold the camry instead of the engine swap. Guy came up from Cali this weekend and picked it up. Seriously...from California for a 2002 camry???? It's gone. Yay. On to bigger and better projects. I might finally get around to putting that firecracker on my 4runner.

 

[stir_fry_boy]

Sometimes I wonder how many 3.4's are running around at 200+ with the factory timing belt. When I buy one with over 200k I require timing belt replacement receipts or some serious negotiaton to compensate

I would steer clear of a 3.4L that had never had the routine maintenance done. What else was missed? Transmission fluid? Diff / txfer case maintenance? Oil changes? It says to me that someone was driving the truck who didn't care about it.

 

[Jumpkix]

[MENTION=116467]Rock_Rat[/MENTION]:

Mike, I think this might be from your rig? I noticed it on the ground today after doing some last checks on the 4Runner.


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[Rock_Rat]

[MENTION=116467]Rock_Rat[/MENTION]:



Mike, I think this might be from your rig? I noticed it on the ground today after doing some last

No clue where it came from. Is that a 4runner part? Looks like something that goes around a gas tank filler neck.

 

[frodiesel]

Also, what should I do to keep proper documentation on this service? Obviously I will hang on to the receipt for the parts kit, but is there anything else I should do to keep good service records?

I have a p-touch label maker and insist on using it for everything. I put the oil change one on the window and typically stash the other in the glovebox. Also works great to label your tools, electronics and anything you would even think of lending to someone.

Ok, honestly i never put the oil one on my cars anymore, or even my parents cars which i maintain. They wont change it when its over unless it do it so... i just write it on the filter with a sharpie, miles and date.

If you want me to make you a couple labels i will put em in the mail for free, pm me. I use the extra strength adhesive only, so don't even ask.

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