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3rd Gen. Tacoma Serpentine Belt Replacement

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 06ltd, Mar 15, 2021.

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  1. Apr 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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    908tacoma

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    Good DIY. Great input and tips by all. I do think it isn’t always just about the miles on these belts but also the age and elements that contribute. Cheers
     
    908tacoma, Apr 6, 2025
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  2. Apr 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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    I have 160k miles on my 2016, original belt still showing no wear or cracks. I just bought a new belt from the dealer for about $90. Tired of wondering if it’s going to break haha. Thanks for the write up!
     
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  3. May 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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    I just used a regular ratchet to loosen belt and put new on on. I found it quite easy to pull the tensioner all the way back. Am I super strong or is the spring losing its strength?
     
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  4. May 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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    Great thread. I am of the camp to change serp belts around the same time as plugs (60K) or 10 years for low mileage vehicles. Is there a 'proper' tool tool replace the allen key? There must be a $200 solution, correct?
     
    bcmbcmbcm, May 3, 2025
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  5. May 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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    There’s a proper tool I will 3d print one with a Toyota TRD logo and charge you $475 plus shipping. :rofl:

    Amazingly the Allen key is the ticket. Every now and then we win one against Toyota.
     
    TacoManOne, May 4, 2025
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  6. May 4, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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    I took an old screwdriver and cut the tip off, works great too.
     
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  7. May 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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    Worth it if you can add a green comfort grip
     
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  8. May 9, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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    Just replaced at ~ 33k miles, but 4 years old belt. It was leaving burned/stuck on rubber on the idler pulley wheels (pulled those and cleaned off the gunk!)....rubber belts and batteries every 4 years. Rinse, wash, repeat. Kudos to the OP of the thread, great write up - the most tedious thing is really just routing the new belt on correct line - few spots are pretty tight. All done, drank that beer - then go do next chore of day for wifey :)
     
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  9. Jun 9, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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    This was really helpful, especially the allen wrench size and location of the tensioner service hole. I replaced my belt with the Toyota part number 90916-A2037 from the TSB to hopefully get rid of the chirping. Currently at 40,784 miles, just got noisy a couple of months ago. The Toyota belt is also marked with Bando part number
    $20 7PK2120 OEM Quality Serpentine Belt
    7PK2120, so there is a potential cost savings there if you get the Bando part directly instead or the re-part-marked Toyota version.
     
    dilbert, Jun 9, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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