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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by tn_popo, Jul 7, 2016.

  1. Jul 7, 2016 at 6:03 PM
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    Hey guys, I'm preparing to replace the timing belt, water pump, etc... I'm pushing 170K so it's about time right. :eek: Can anyone recommend a distributor for the parts and what's needed? Also can you tell me what all should be replaced while it's being done? THANKS
     
  2. Jul 7, 2016 at 6:08 PM
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    plugs and wires
     
  3. Jul 7, 2016 at 6:11 PM
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    Those have been done.
     
  4. Jul 7, 2016 at 6:12 PM
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    I'm seeing timing belt kits with different combinations of items, what should be included in the kit?
     
  5. Jul 7, 2016 at 9:46 PM
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    Might as well change the diff fluids and tranny fluid.
     
  7. Jul 8, 2016 at 2:31 AM
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    That will be next.
     
  8. Jul 8, 2016 at 7:31 AM
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    I personally wouldn't put that cheapo EBAY crap on my truck, unless it was all OEM (factory).
     
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  9. Jul 8, 2016 at 7:35 AM
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    It's all oem stuff. 99% of TW use it.
     
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    Aircabinman seems to be the seller to go to

    I hear he sells two kits one is all the Toyota packaged parts

    The other is the same parts packaged in the manufactures packaging

    I plan to buy a kit just so I have one when mine quits
     
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    Looks good. Did you replace the belts, hoses and Radiator?
     
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    I ordered the kit, next will be fluids, then shocks and maybe leaf springs. The OEM shocks are shot and the leafs have a negative arch.
     
  14. Jul 9, 2016 at 4:44 AM
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    Here is a thread you could check out on the fluids;

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/i-need-to-change-all-my-fluids.439391/

    Regarding suspension, I'm not wanting additional lift and sticking to stock ride height. I just ordered Bilstein 5100's all around (set at 0 setting) and Wheelers 4-Leaf springs. I also ordered all the various Bushings & Bumpstops too. Check these guys out;
     
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    Thanks
     
  16. Jul 9, 2016 at 7:50 AM
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    How do you know?
    Clicking on the link in post #5, I see several brands in the image ( Mitsubishi, Bando, Koyo etc.) No Toyota. (EDIT- the tensioner appears to be Toyota)
    Are you thinking of a different kit on EBAY?
     
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  17. Jul 9, 2016 at 7:55 AM
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    Neatoneto,
    That looks much better, I'd order that one.
     
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    I'm debating between stock height and maybe 1"-2" lift.
     
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