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FlatlandTRD · 04-14-08, 07:04 AM

Sorry I'm not doing a write up, there's plenty floating around in addition to the FSM that worked just great.
Timing Belt
Toyota Maintenance: 3.4L V6 Timing Belt Replacement

Other than the crank pully bolt (the one that's 217 ft lbs), it was realatively pleasant. I did end up removing the radiator for protection and room. I'll get all the part #s up, and include some of the pointers I came across in my searches.

My timing belt was just fine after 108K, even the drive belts & coolant were okay. The new water pumps come with new and improved metal gaskets with impregnated rubber to substitute the old method of smearing on FIPG.

I was definitely glad to have done this in a my garage (not too hot, just a little cool) with plenty of extra tools on hand. And to be able to stop for lunch/dinner without worrying about a time frame. Plus, smoked pork, & cheesy corn bake, and a

really hit the spot. I also had help from a fellow mud member, that way I was confident nothing was screwed up.

It does seem to run smoother now, and a light squeek noise is gone (but I'm still replacing the AC adjuster puller bearing). Even the wife said it sounds better. And I would almost swear it feels just a tad bit more responsive, but I wouldn't claim any gains.

Anyway, it's definitely achievable, and you learn some more about your 3.4.

04-14-08, 07:04 AM	#1
FlatlandTRD IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: N. of Wichita TLCA# 17,033 Posts: 378	Replaced the Timing Belt & Water Pump Sorry I'm not doing a write up, there's plenty floating around in addition to the FSM that worked just great. Timing Belt Toyota Maintenance: 3.4L V6 Timing Belt Replacement Other than the crank pully bolt (the one that's 217 ft lbs), it was realatively pleasant. I did end up removing the radiator for protection and room. I'll get all the part #s up, and include some of the pointers I came across in my searches. My timing belt was just fine after 108K, even the drive belts & coolant were okay. The new water pumps come with new and improved metal gaskets with impregnated rubber to substitute the old method of smearing on FIPG. I was definitely glad to have done this in a my garage (not too hot, just a little cool) with plenty of extra tools on hand. And to be able to stop for lunch/dinner without worrying about a time frame. Plus, smoked pork, & cheesy corn bake, and a really hit the spot. I also had help from a fellow mud member, that way I was confident nothing was screwed up. It does seem to run smoother now, and a light squeek noise is gone (but I'm still replacing the AC adjuster puller bearing). Even the wife said it sounds better. And I would almost swear it feels just a tad bit more responsive, but I wouldn't claim any gains. Anyway, it's definitely achievable, and you learn some more about your 3.4. __________________ '01 Tacoma dbl cab trd, fabbed rear tire carrier, ARB bumper, sliders and cup holders.