Anyhow, the dealership said the water pump was in excellent condition and it was either replaced with a previous owner and not reported or someone took really good care of the truck. Disconnect fan shroud from radiator. Disconnected the negative battery post to reset the light. The 3 compressor bolts are accessible from under the truck using a 14mm socket, extension, and ratchet. Your mighty and powerful Toyota Tundra satisfies your work and recreational needs, thanks to its great performance and hauling capabilities. Once the tensioner reaches the end of its travel, it can no longer keep the timing belt tight.
A peek under the hood of a Toyota Tundra will quickly prove that the V-type engines equipped in the Japanese trucks are much more complex than their American counterparts. I will also mention that you might be able to get more life out of your cats with some additives you can use to clean your cats too. Matched set for this vehicles application. My timing belt is currently functioning fine, but I'm at 100,800 miles and read it's recommended to be replaced at 90,000. If the timing belt breaks, your engine will not start or run. Additionally, the water pump on these engines sits right between the V of the timing belts, so if you are going to change the water pump, you might as well replace the timing belt while you are at it and vice versa.
Water pump pipe O-ring installed. If you look on the web you will probably find 300 different scanners to scratch your head and wonder about buying. Third, it can take up to 80 miles for the computer to update. Thank God it made it. Murphy's Law is relevant here, you go in and replace just the timing belt, your water pump will go out in a very short amount of time. Sometimes you don't make a sale, sometimes you do.
Note that the water pump in this in this kit has a pipe at the thermostat housing for the factory engine oil cooler. A new Toyota Tundra timing belt kit is needed when you notice any of these problems: abrasions caused by bearing failure or excessive heat, decreased belt flexibility, cracks, pilling or lengthening of the belt elongation. Only go for the best knowing that 1A Auto has already done the research for you on the highest quality suppliers available! Once compressed, a small screwdriver, nail, or screw can be placed in the hole to act as a stop and maintain compression. I like to stick with O. Aligning the timing marks on the timing belt with their corresponding marks on the crank and camshaft sprockets. In my opinion, it's not worth doing the timing belt, then having the water pump leak 10k miles down the road. Second, those oxygen sensors can come unplugged easily, so make sure you check that for an easy fix.
Sounds to me like a special deal to draw in customers for attempted upsale work. Timing belt marks aligned to crank and camshaft sprockets. Top off cooling system as necessary. Be sure to collect the crank sensor ring from behind the shield. So do not settle for lesser quality parts when it comes to engine repair. They are leaders in timing component quality which provides you with the highest quality parts available on the market.
Draw in customers with a great deal to get them in the door, then work on trying to upsell things like tires, brakes, alignments, suspension repair, etc. While the overhead cam design is considered by many to be a more efficient design, maintenance is labor intensive and requires removal of just about everything attached to the front of the engine. This is interesting to read as when I wrote service for Toyota our thought on why their water pumps went out so often was the mixture content of the pink super long life coolant. The compressor is supported by 3 bolts; however, on some models a small support bracket that is held in place by 2 bolts must first be removed to access the compressor bolts. This may also cause bent valves due to out of time pistons.
Remove the belt from all other accessory pulleys and set the belt aside. As for the parts and labor special, I'd jump on it. The following article will outline the procedure for replacing the timing belt and water pump on 2000 to 2009 Tundra models with belt driven camshafts. Owner said that the timing belt was never changed. But like I said, my belt with 190 K on it looked great. Your timing belt can stretch over time.
Step 4 — Remove fan The fan is held in place by 4 nuts. You did read that I'm not a mechanic, right? AutoZone is known for providing the right parts at the right prices, so you can rest assured that you're scoring the best deals around. My best friend has an '03 Sequoia he bought new. Toyota recommends a 60k mile timing belt maintenance interval for their V6 models and 90k miles on the V8 engine. A loose timing belt can cause a ticking sound, and may cause oil leaks near the front of the engine. Our timing belt or chain sets come from a company that is committed to supplying components that are engineered and manufactured under strict quality control procedures. Aluminum die-cast technology added performance and longer pump life.
It just takes one broken or slipped belt to end up buying another engine!! The price did not include hoses or thermostat. Engine specific water pressure is achieved without excessive load to engine. Sounds like you got one heck of a deal! First, I recommend getting your own code reader, they are not to expensive online, and after you do any work you can clear any codes without having to disconnect the battery. If it's not been done, I wouldn't lose sleep over it. My check engine light was on so I had it checked and the O2 senors had to be replaced. Step 3 — Remove radiator Before removing the radiator, you will have to remove the fan shroud's bolts, which are attached to the radiator.