1996 Toyota T-100 Timing Belt replacement?

[matt19540]

I recently bought a 1996 T-100 and it just turned 63,000 miles, I have heard with the 3.4 V-6 the timing belt should be replaced every 60,000 miles. Is this correct? By the way this is my first Toyota truck after being a previous GM full size truck owner and the truck is impressive other than the flimsy hood and uderpowered feel compared to my modified GMC diesel, I'm going to hang on to this one till the wheels fall off. With the new Bridgestone Dueler ATR Revos 4 wheel-drive is not needed on snow covered roads which suprised me, I can't wait to take this thing mudding in the spring.

[rcwebb]

I sold a 97 T-100 a few months ago that had 200k. I was told it had a timing chain, not a belt so I never changed it. From what I have read here, I was misinformed. Luckily I never had a problem. Hope you get as good of service as I did.

[THarms]

I usually change them out around 70K miles or 5 years.. whichever comes first. Its also a good idea to replace the water pump and idler pulleys every other timing belt (ie 140K, 280K etc.)

[matt19540]

How much roughly is it going to cost to get the timing belt replaced at a dealership?

[grillmasterp]

Originally Posted by matt19540

I recently bought a 1996 T-100 and it just turned 63,000 miles, I have heard with the 3.4 V-6 the timing belt should be replaced every 60,000 miles.

The 3.4 made its debut back in 95/95.5 - Toyota was likely conservative in their 60K recommendation since it was a new engine. After 97- they changed the timing belt change recommendation to 90K.
Regardless of mileage- timing belt age should also be a factor-
Your truck is over 11 years old- I'd change it
On my 99 Tacoma- I had a belt slip due to a water pump leak @ about 70K miles. My truck was about 6 years old at the time. I had all parts in hand since I was planning to change everything "next month".
$350-400 should cover the timing belt- they should absorb the labor on the water pump if you buy the part at the same time.

Originally Posted by rcwebb

I sold a 97 T-100 a few months ago that had 200k. I was told it had a timing chain, not a belt so I never changed it. From what I have read here, I was misinformed.

Depends,
3.4 V6 -timing belt
4cyl- timing chain

[matt19540]

thanks a lot for the help ill schedule an appt. asap....better safe than sorry