4.7 Timing Belt - Toyota Tundra Forums : Tundra Solutions Forum

shatto · #1 (**permalink**) 11-06-2009, 02:40 AM

Is replacing the timing belt on the 4.7 something a reasonably able mechanic can do in about a six-pack?

ShibbySurfRider · #2 (**permalink**) 11-06-2009, 01:26 PM

I've been looking into doing my timing belt as well. Most members say it takes anywhere from 6-8 hours. I helped my buddy do his along with the water pump and it took us about 6 hours. would have been a little less if we didnt misplace a bag of hardware. Depending on how you drink your beer. The two of us went through an 18 pack in the process.....

TheGryme · #3 (**permalink**) 11-06-2009, 01:50 PM

I did mine over a weekend in about 10 hours total....
Here's a link: Gonna Change The T~Belt.....Today
It's not THAT hard.....just a LOT of parts and nuts & bolts to come off and go back on in the right places. There are a couple of special tools that I bought that you can do without (Crank pulley Holder is one) The FSM is really valuable....
Working at a nice slow and careful pace it's easily a 12 pack and a half pint job!

drive01 · #4 (**permalink**) 11-06-2009, 05:39 PM

i did it in about 6 hrs too. If I did it again, it would take me closer to 4. From what i remember, nothing crazy. If your a DIY'er, then should be no problem.

shatto · #5 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ShibbySurfRider

I've been looking into doing my timing belt as well. Most members say it takes anywhere from 6-8 hours. I helped my buddy do his along with the water pump and it took us about 6 hours. would have been a little less if we didnt misplace a bag of hardware. Depending on how you drink your beer. The two of us went through an 18 pack in the process.....

Took six hours....
Lost a mess o parts.....
Drank lots o beer.......

Hmmmmmmmmmm

I know! Most time was spent peeing.