2002 3G 4R - Replace belt inside engine?
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2002 3G 4R - Replace belt inside engine?
The dealer told me that I need to replace the belt inside the engine (sorry I do not know the specific name) as it is recommended at 60K miles. However, he said that it is more preventative than needed but that, theoretically, it could go at any time.
Not entirely sure if this is bulls**t or what so I wanted to know if other people did this or not?
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Not entirely sure if this is bulls**t or what so I wanted to know if other people did this or not?
Thanks.
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The dealer told me that I need to replace the belt inside the engine (sorry I do not know the specific name) as it is recommended at 60K miles. However, he said that it is more preventative than needed but that, theoretically, it could go at any time.
Not entirely sure if this is bulls**t or what so I wanted to know if other people did this or not?
Thanks.
Not entirely sure if this is bulls**t or what so I wanted to know if other people did this or not?
Thanks.
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The old pre-95.5 engines (3VZ) had a recommended change interval of 60K miles for the timing belt. The newer 3.4L V6 (5VZ) has a recommended change interval of 90K miles for the timing belt. So it appears your dealer was at least partly BSing you or is misinformed. Look in the maintenance section of your owners manual and inform your service guy that you're now "in the know" and aren't going to fall for that "banana up the tailpipe" BS any more.
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The old pre-95.5 engines (3VZ) had a recommended change interval of 60K miles for the timing belt. The newer 3.4L V6 (5VZ) has a recommended change interval of 90K miles for the timing belt. So it appears your dealer was at least partly BSing you or is misinformed. Look in the maintenance section of your owners manual and inform your service guy that you're now "in the know" and aren't going to fall for that "banana up the tailpipe" BS any more.
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Ah! Thank you very much, I was curious about that. Yes, the timing belt.
And sorry if my reference to 3G 4R = 3rd Gen, 4Runner.
I will do it at 90. I appreciate the info.
And sorry if my reference to 3G 4R = 3rd Gen, 4Runner.
I will do it at 90. I appreciate the info.
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The only reason I can see they would say 60K is to get your money sooner. Now if you had to tear it down anyway for some other reason (like the water pump going bad for example) then yeah go ahead and do it then. I'm trying to think of some type of abuse that would prematurely wear the timing belt and the only thing that comes to mind would be submerging the engine in muddy water such that the mud got past the timing belt cover.
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Did my belt at 127k and the belt was in incredible condition. In the my avatarhpic you can see the remains of the antifreeze crust/buildup that I had from teh water pump leak. It was all gunked and crusted everywhere but that was about it as far as any issues noticed.
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I would also recomend getting it done by around 100k. (Friend worked for a belt maker. His suggestion was 100k.)
I am at 190k now, so I will prob do my 2nd timing belt, water pump change later this summer. Since I need to take all the other belts off too, might as well replace them all with new ones.
good luck.
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I am at 190k now, so I will prob do my 2nd timing belt, water pump change later this summer. Since I need to take all the other belts off too, might as well replace them all with new ones.
good luck.
tdk.
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Last time around (its been over 3yrs), it cost me about $500-550 at a shop.
But I got an awsome deal. All belts (incl timing belt), water pump, and fluids were included in price.
Most other shops quoted something in the $700s... think the dealer was just under $1k.
This time, think i will do it myself, and go to a electric fan at the same time.
tdk.
But I got an awsome deal. All belts (incl timing belt), water pump, and fluids were included in price.
Most other shops quoted something in the $700s... think the dealer was just under $1k.
This time, think i will do it myself, and go to a electric fan at the same time.
tdk.
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