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Dealership wants $750 to replace idler pulleys and belt

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Colbya48, May 10, 2023.

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  1. May 11, 2023 at 11:20 AM
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    I don't know about YouTube, but the internet is full of them!
     
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  2. May 11, 2023 at 11:30 AM
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    a serpentine belt can last alot longer than v belts ......just buy one and keep it in the truck
     
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  3. May 11, 2023 at 11:33 AM
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    "most" cars have the diagram sticker under the hood.......sumz beetches
     
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    Same here, but the same still applies when looking at the outer side of a belt vs the inner. Usually numbers are even listed on the outer side.
     
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  5. May 11, 2023 at 11:50 AM
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    Took 5 minutes to change my belt. Start there like others say.

    $750 is pretty typical for dealer jobs.
     
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  6. May 11, 2023 at 11:52 AM
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    Sheesh I had this service done at a local mechanic for 180 bucks last year. At 120K miles.
     
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  7. May 11, 2023 at 2:16 PM
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    WD 40 is full of petroleum based oils!
     
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  8. May 11, 2023 at 2:32 PM
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    alot different than just motor oil
     
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  9. May 11, 2023 at 3:15 PM
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    It's hyperbole. And the good thing is it doesn't make you any less wrong.
     
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  10. May 11, 2023 at 7:47 PM
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    Some auto parts stores have loaner tools. (It’s just a long breaker bar, so you have enough leverage on the tensioner.). Take a few ‘before’ pics or use the diagram above. Once you do it, you’ll realize how simple it is. It’s literally a 5 minute job.

    Stealership $750 vs DIY $50
     
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  11. May 11, 2023 at 10:43 PM
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    Put a new belt on,forget about what Toyota told you.
     
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    Belt dressing spray is helpful to determine if a squeak is due to the belt or the pulleys (IF you have some on hand, a mechanic did this for me once). If not on hand just replace the belt.

    Glazed belts (shiny on the underside) are not uncommon for smooth belts that are worn and slipping. For ribbed belts it’s typically it’s an age related issue and narrow cracks appear on the ribs.

    Absolutely nothing wrong with using Youtube if you haven’t done work on a particular model vehicle before. I’ve rebuilt an engine, did a lot of my own work in the past. Recently went to youtube for a video on how to replace a faulty accord trunk latch release mechanism, made the job easy and cheap. Man part remained fully functional even after doing so.
     
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  13. May 12, 2023 at 8:00 AM
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  14. May 16, 2023 at 7:25 PM
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    Just replace the belt. The original belt still looks good at 70k. Tossed it in the back. One less thing to worry about.
     
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