Timing belt issue after replacement - Toyota Tundra Forums : Tundra Solutions Forum

scottrune007 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-06-2007, 01:15 AM

I just had my timing belt replaced along with seals and idlers, Also had a Fuel system flush on my 2000 tundra V8 that now has 100k miles

After the timing belt and fuel system flush, i lost about 10 to 15 horsepower,
Any ideas why?
What is the concensus on this...has anyone else noticed a loss in power from either of these?
Im not sure if im running rich now and losing some power or if its a misaligned tooth

Also i really need to do spark plugs on my truck...Would that have anything to do with it?...
And does anyone know of any ignition system upgrades for the v8 tundra

socaliallstar82 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-06-2007, 03:59 AM

i had the same thing done a couple months ago and it actually freed up some hp it felt like. you might be right in that they might be off a tooth. you'd feel the difference in performance.

gsxrsquid · #3 (**permalink**) 01-06-2007, 06:32 AM

I agree, if you you lost HP they probably mistimed the cams. Easy to do if you are lazy but no excuse if that is the case.

yspert · #4 (**permalink**) 01-06-2007, 08:43 AM

how is the engine running? low power? rough idle?
if they did something wrong, then it would be a cam that
is not timed properly, they left a vac hose off, or
they did not release the restriction on the fuel return.

can you feel a drop of 10 hp if it is running properly?
and always remember, fuel system flushing/cleaning is
a waste of money. just like fuel injection cleaning.
it is a rip in this business. yspert