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Tabraha, bravo. I don't replace s*** on Land Cruisers unless it breaks or gives me sign of wear. Some of this stuff will go forever.
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"Properly maintained and operated" means "change coolant every 30k miles using 60/40 coolant /distilled water mix"
Dry weep residue is not necessarily evidence of pump failure,
Change the 100k coolant every 30k ? With the cost of OEM coolant a new pump could be cheaper.
Without a single failure documented yet I'm not sure more intensive maintenance is warranted.
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ok...in terms of belt....
just so we are clear (can you tell i'm in IT)
timing chain or the one that does the fan, alternator etc...??
peter
It's a timing belt I continue to be amazed that this is even a debate. For the price of a couple week's fuel the pump could be replaced with t-belt. It's simply false economy to cheap out on this step.
Show us an example where it's been a false economy. Every other TB belt change seems perfectly reasonable and supported by the history on the board. Replacement isn't "insurance" if there is effectively no risk to insure against. There is some risk to a brand new part (especially if you don't go OEM) while one with low but substantial miles is at least proven good.
Water pumps generally fail by leaking small amounts of coolant before they stop moving water and effectively give plenty of warning that they need changed. We haven't even seen a board report of a leaking WP. Just pink crust at the weep hole.
Full-disclosure - I replaced my WP at 150k with my first TB change.
It's a timing belt in the 2UZ-FE. The timing belt is inside the plastic covers at the front of the engine. There is also a serpentine belt (which is sometimes referred to as the 'accessory belt') which is exposed and drives alternator, a/c, ps, and fan.
(Not directed at you Peter, but to the overall topic) I continue to be amazed that this is even a debate. For the price of a couple week's fuel the pump could be replaced with t-belt. It's simply false economy to cheap out on this step.