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Timing belt replacement DIY guides?

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by bleach, Feb 3, 2020.

  1. Feb 3, 2020 at 6:11 PM
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    On my just acquired 2007 Tundra with 4.7, I'm planning on replacing the timing chain, water pump and whatever else that usually gets replaced. I don't have any shop manuals or any other repair guides yet. What good DIY guide would you guys recommend? I feel confident I could pull this off myself. I recently replaced the timing belt and related items on my wife's '06 Acura MDX without a hitch.
    One I found just casually searching was this one:https://www.yotatech.com/how-tos/a/toyota-tundra-how-to-replace-timing-belt-and-water-pump-415385
    It looks straightforward but I wouldn't know if they missed something until I tear into it.
    Also who has the best deal on an OEM timing belt kit?
    Thanks in advance!
     
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  2. Feb 4, 2020 at 3:46 AM
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    Timing Belt you mean. Buy the Aisin kit From Rock Auto. Under $200, has everything you need. Easy job.
     
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  3. Feb 4, 2020 at 7:10 AM
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    Yep, I use RA often. Lots of good deals there.
     
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    One question about the kits, there's one with a hydraulic tensioner and one without. I'm assuming I need the one with right? Sucks not having a shop manual yet.
     
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    I rate 1AAuto vids fairly high. I believe the 4.7 process is the same Gen 1 vs Gen 2. Someone will speak up if I'm wrong.

    They do a 2002 4.7 timing belt here in 3 parts. Link to Part 1

    https://youtu.be/6TZTn1Arjho
     
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    Are the 2002 4.7 belt procedures the same as my 2nd gen?
     
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    Ordered the kit with the hydraulic tensioner yesterday. I also ordered a new Aisin thermostat since I'll be in there. Any other things I should look out for while I'm doing the job? Are there any bolts that are prone to breaking, like the ones for the water pump? Also is it OK to just use an impact on the pulley bolt? I'd hate to snap that off in the process.
     
  8. Feb 6, 2020 at 3:24 PM
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    Good you got the tensioner. Last thing you do is pull the pin, after you are completely sure it's all lined up. When you are done spin the engine around once by Hand, and make sure the timing marks absolutely line up. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP. Especially if your a newbie to this. Check for cam and crank seal leaks. Most likely they are good. If you have to reset the timing, then pull out the tensioner, put it in a vice and retract it SLOWLY, until you can put the pin back in. You can use an impact on the crank bolt. Another way is big breaker bar with socket on bolt slightly off the ground facing the left of the vehicle and start for one second. (dont do this on engines that spin counterclockwise like Honda)
     
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    The MDX was similar that it had a pull pin on the tensioner. I'm only a newbie on Toyota timing belts. I've done many other brands and timing chains too. I've done the breaker bar thing on a Mercedes before. It works like a charm.
    I should have the kit by next weekend so I'll have something for the long weekend.
    Thanks for the advice Zombie.
     
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