Time for Timing Belt Change: What else????

[mikeinaustin]

Ok folks, it is time to change the timing belt in my 2002 toyota tundra v8 engine. there seems to be two thoughts on this:

1) change belt and water pump.
2) do complete front end (belt, water pump, idler/tensioners, seals, etc).

i agree with #1. Not so sure about #2. But you guys have more experience than me. What are your thoughts?????

[KLINDSEY]

Originally Posted by mikeinaustin

Ok folks, it is time to change the timing belt in my 2002 toyota tundra v8 engine. there seems to be two thoughts on this:

1) change belt and water pump.
2) do complete front end (belt, water pump, idler/tensioners, seals, etc).

i agree with #1. Not so sure about #2. But you guys have more experience than me. What are your thoughts?????

I have a 00 and just did this two months ago, I would go with #1 add a new thermostat, and anti-freeze change. I would also clean the throttle body and mase airflow sensor, I put in new plugs ( my are copper Denso's ) Bought all my parts from Anythingtoyota.com ask for Mark They advertise here on the forum and their prices were great, shipping fast. I do not know when you changed your serpentine belt last but that is a local part pick up, that you can get as you are doing this job (Gattorback works well for me.)
Hope this helps
Kevin

[mikeinaustin]

i've already cleaned the throttle body and the MAF. new plugs going in about 1K miles from now. i replaced the s.belt around 60K miles ago, so i might replace, but right now, visually it still looks brand new and does not squeak.

[KLINDSEY]

Originally Posted by mikeinaustin

i've already cleaned the throttle body and the MAF. new plugs going in about 1K miles from now. i replaced the s.belt around 60K miles ago, so i might replace, but right now, visually it still looks brand new and does not squeak.

Then I would leave it alone do the basics. I would order timing belt and water pump thermostat and some Toyota anti-freeze. This will get you going the only thing that is a maybe is the tensoiner which is tested when you take it out. Most people on the site have had no problems with it, I would wait till it is out and tested before I made the move to change if it really needs it.
I saved so much on my buy from AnythingToyota.com that I could by this item local and still be ahead.
You can get a Harmonic Ballancer puller, and good chain wrench(Vise grip style) at Sears, or Harbor Freight. Take your time and enjoy, it is not a bad job just time consuming.
Kevin

[blackbear2000]

I did the change last month and it was not too bad, but def get the tools. It makes it alot easier.

[mikeinaustin]

Originally Posted by blackbear2000

I did the change last month and it was not too bad, but def get the tools. It makes it alot easier.

which specific tools do you recommend?

[KLINDSEY]

Originally Posted by mikeinaustin

which specific tools do you recommend?

Vise Grip - 20R® Locking Chain Clamp ( to hold crank pulley when removing pulley bolt)
Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices ( to pull the harmonic balancer)

These are the two I purchased, I did not pull the radiator so my harmonic ba puller allthread shaft was to long so I had to cut like 2 inches off of it, worked perfect, it is only 10 bucks @ harborfreight or Auto Zone, the strap wrench I bought at Harbor freight also I just could not find it on there web site.
Kevin

[blackbear2000]

crank pulley holder, cam pulley holder and pulley puller. have them for sale if interested.