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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by sshirley, Jun 25, 2013.

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  1. Jun 25, 2013 at 11:23 AM
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    Hello,

    So I just bought a 2000 Tacoma SR5 4X4 5spd 4cyl with ... 385k miles.

    AND IT RUNS GREAT!

    Bought it from a friend of mine for 2k. He bought it from a Toyota mechanic about a year ago. so far its smooth, no shakes, smoke, strange engine noises and when I change the oil after 5k miles its still Gold and it appears that none has been burned.

    Anyway I am new to the site and I was looking for the link to a how to change the timing belt (chain?) for my truck. Does anyone know where I can find that?
     
    sshirley, Jun 25, 2013
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  2. Jun 25, 2013 at 11:31 AM
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    teamamerica Get off your horse and drink your milk.

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    pretty sure you have a timing chain. (that's about it...)
     
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  3. Jun 25, 2013 at 11:36 AM
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    Can we get some pics of this truck? 385k is absolutely impressive!
     
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  4. Jun 25, 2013 at 11:38 AM
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    Have you tried the search function? Otherwise, someone here will almost certainly chime in.

    I thought I had a lot of miles on my 96 5-lug with 275K! :eek:
     
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  5. Jun 25, 2013 at 11:39 AM
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    Search function.... You would think someone in IT would think to use the search function....

    I will upload some pics later!
     
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  6. Jun 25, 2013 at 11:42 AM
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    Impressive. Subbed for photos of truck.
     
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  7. Jun 25, 2013 at 11:47 AM
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    Look forward to seeing this little jewel at only $2K - what a steal! Congrats and welcome to this amazing forum.
     
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  8. Jun 25, 2013 at 12:11 PM
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    All normal maintenance has been done very consistently, but I am unsure of when or if the Timing chain has been changed...

    Is there any other maintenance any of you would suggest?

    I think I am going to do spark plugs and wires soon as well
     
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  9. Jun 25, 2013 at 12:17 PM
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    chadderkdawg Don't ask questions you don't want the answer to..

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    I thought the 3.4 was a belt....
     
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  10. Jun 25, 2013 at 12:29 PM
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    3.4 is belt, however OP has a 4 cyl which happens to be chain driven
     
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  11. Jun 25, 2013 at 12:36 PM
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    chadderkdawg Don't ask questions you don't want the answer to..

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    Ahh well done, I didn't make that connection.
     
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  12. Jun 25, 2013 at 12:37 PM
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    I'm pretty sure the 4 cyls are non-interference, so I don't worry about it.
     
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  13. Jun 25, 2013 at 12:48 PM
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    Thanks for the note, I have heard similar I just do not want to cause major damage by not changing it. Between the original owner and I, we would like to get this think to 1 million miles
     
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  14. Jun 25, 2013 at 12:59 PM
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    Put it up on jack stands and put a brick on the gas pedal. Just add gas as needed. Shouldnt take too long...
     
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  15. Jun 25, 2013 at 3:35 PM
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    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1372199711.257257.jpg

    Just got finished giving a bath
     
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    I'm looking for the guy who'll sell me an AC 4cyl 5 spd 4WD as nice as that for $2K!
     
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  17. Jun 25, 2013 at 4:21 PM
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  18. Jun 25, 2013 at 4:38 PM
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    From what I understand the 4cyl are interference engines...thats why toyota gave them chains and the 6cyl are non-interference engines...thats why they have belts.
     
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  19. Jun 25, 2013 at 4:54 PM
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    Why do you want to change it? Is it rattling?
     
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    I have the '96 2RZ-FE 2.4L which I've read is non-interference with chains. I assumed later year 4 cyl engines would be also.
     
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