[Tennesseestorm]

I have been told by many that the water pump and tensioner would be OK changing at every other timing belt change (every 180K). I was told it was really not necessary for the first change.

I still have not changed my original timing belt and I have 104K now. I want to make sure my tranny is OK before I shell out $$$ for the timing belt.

I was quoted around $500. from each of our three local Toyota dealers. One of my good friends father is a Toyota tech and he said he would do it at his home for about $300. I wonder though.... like about warranty, etc.

I may just sell my truck... between the gas guzzling, worrisome tranny and now the timing belt due... I may be better off getting a smaller older Toyota car. I have no need for a truck now anyway. My mother wants my truck, but I would like it to be in good working order before I turned it over to her.