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Timing belt or Timing chain on all Toyotas. From Toyota.com

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by genxer36, Nov 23, 2008.

  1. Jun 11, 2010 at 9:52 AM
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    NAAC3TACO

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    FJ uses a timing chain.
     
  2. Jun 12, 2010 at 5:52 AM
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    The serpentine belt & timing chain are 2 different things. The serpentine belt drives your alternator,fan,etc.
     
  3. Jun 13, 2010 at 8:08 AM
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    no kidding;)
     
  4. Jun 13, 2010 at 6:18 PM
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    I wasn't pointing that at you. I was using your quote as a reference.
     
  5. Jun 14, 2010 at 5:45 AM
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    I do know the difference between the serpentine belt and the timing belt and I figured out the problem. The 3.4L motor has a timing belt that needs to be changed every 90k miles and the 4.0L has a timing chain. Thanks for your input.
     
  6. Dec 28, 2010 at 8:44 AM
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  7. Jan 3, 2011 at 11:31 PM
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    Updated with current dates available.
     
  8. Jan 25, 2011 at 2:56 PM
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  9. Jan 25, 2011 at 4:22 PM
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  10. Jan 25, 2011 at 11:54 PM
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  11. Mar 27, 2011 at 1:10 PM
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    265k on a 2006 taco. Some mechanics say it should be changed, others tell me not to mess with it. I kind of want to just leave it alone instead of doing that big of a job if its really not necessary? Still have original serpentine belt too.
     
  12. Apr 10, 2011 at 8:33 PM
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  13. Sep 7, 2011 at 7:02 PM
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    I have a 1996 tacoma v6 any body have any idea what the black plastic piece could be that broke behind the cover? Truck runs fine but this unknown piece broke off behind the cover. Everything looks fine in there. It was circular and apears to have been on the upper idler?
     
  14. Sep 8, 2011 at 4:36 PM
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    Thanks for the intel. Any idea how difficult just the tensioner replacment would be.
     
  15. Jun 27, 2012 at 11:59 AM
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    How would you know when the chain needs to be changed, though it supposedly lasts the life of an engine? Signs?
     
  16. Nov 28, 2012 at 12:38 AM
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  17. Dec 5, 2012 at 8:14 PM
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    Killed 2 birds with one stone thanks to you Genxer..was curious about my 4 banger 2010 and with the wife's 05 Rav4 at 110k was starting to think of hers.
     
  18. Aug 5, 2013 at 8:07 PM
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    I purchased my '96 Tacoma 4x4 3RZ new, and while I do baby it (rpm wise), it has 315,000 miles with no internal problems, including the timing chains (there's 3 you know). I fully intend to run it until I hear a reason.

    Keep in mind, a timing chain replacement on this engine isn't cheap. I was quoted $1550 in labor from a local mechanic I've trusted for years, and it doesn't make sense to spend $1550 labor plus expensive parts when you can purchase a brand new factory Toyota 3RZ long block for $2200.

    Synthetic oil will keep these chains solid for a very long time. I haven't done that, but I will on my next 3RZ.
     
  19. Dec 5, 2013 at 11:10 AM
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    I bought an '83 Toyota truck new in that year. It was equipped with the 22-RE engine. It had just over 400K on it when I sold it. Never changed the chain.


    Chains last forever if you keep clean oil in the motor and don't drive like a bat out of hell.
     
  20. Feb 25, 2016 at 10:05 AM
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    Y'all answered my question before I could even ask it! I have an 06 with the V-6, about 135,000 miles, and was wondering about the timing chain since I looked and never found any replacement listed on the Toyota service history for the truck.
    But, since they seem to go 250,000 or more, I won't worry about it for a while! Many thanks!
     

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