Timing belt $400 vs $950 let me..... - Toyota Tundra Forums : Tundra Solutions Forum

htttrh · #1 (**permalink**) 07-31-2009, 05:34 PM

OK, I have searched and searched but I have not found the specifics on my question. I have an 2002 LTD 4x4 Sequoia 79k miles. Im getting ready to have the timing belt done. I will give you my location in case you all know who I can trust to do the work or have any comments on the business's I'm about to mention.

Im in Hampton Roads area of Virginia, I have called First Team Toyota and the quoted me around $400 to do T-belt and water pump, I then called Japanese Auto Masters in Virginia Beach and the quoted me $950 but besides the previously mentioned work they would be replacing seals, I can t remember which ones right off hand except they did say a cam seal, so seals, T-belt and water pump.

So my question is should I do the full replacement service for over $900 or should I just do the basic service. (I mean are these seals a problem or are they maybe better left alone???)

The Sequoia is my wifes and is a commuter, it doesnt tow or go offroading. We do plan on keeping it until it dies and then getting another one

matrix77 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-31-2009, 05:51 PM

I would replace the timing belt, water pump, thermostat, T-belt tensioner (recommended), and all the belts.

dyogim · #3 (**permalink**) 07-31-2009, 05:52 PM

I was going to replace my seals but it was suggested by a friend, who is also a Toyota Master Mechanic for over 20 years that, if it's not leaking don't replace it. So, I didn't.

JBH1989 · #4 (**permalink**) 08-03-2009, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dyogim

I was going to replace my seals but it was suggested by a friend, who is also a Toyota Master Mechanic for over 20 years that, if it's not leaking don't replace it. So, I didn't.

Agreed 110%. Replace anything directly related to the timing belt, including ALL rollers and the water pump. Even if nothing is wrong, the extra $200 is nothing compared to the chance of a $4000 rebuilt engine down the road. These are interference engines and that timing belt can cost thousands of dollars in repairs (they're finally getting back to chains tho!)

I haven't personally seen the rollers or seals go bad, so I wouldn't replace the seals, but I would never chance the rollers. Every timing belt job we do gets the water pump, tensioner(s) and idler(s).

htttrh · #5 (**permalink**) 08-03-2009, 08:03 AM

Im sorry if Im stupid but what is a roller? Also so Im clear Im going to just replace, tensioner, t-belt, water pump/thermo... Thanks

JBH1989 · #6 (**permalink**) 08-05-2009, 08:29 PM

A roller is an idler bearing. They are more likely to break than the belt itself.