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These are the short metal pipes that connect to the exhaust manifold to the injection valves. This is the part where the blocker plates connect in the SAIS bypass kits.

Yes and no. Do you just mean upgrade as in headers, etc or modifying the ecu? The 2005-2009 added VVTI (and, unfortunately, Secondary Air Intake System). The newer motors are more vulnerable to catostrophic engine failure if the timing belt fails, but it isn't wise to leave it that long anyway...

I would guess that the water pump is shot. I can't imagine somebody would replace the belt without doing the water pump, but stranger things have happened. It is located more to the passenger side of the engine which would make sense. It isn't a terrible job if everything else looks good and...

One owner and service records are good. Have it checked out with a pre-purchase inspection. Maintenance and repair are not cheap on these, but if they are taken care of, they are pretty much bullet proof. Say good bye to gas mileage and you will be buying premium fuel if you want the higher end...

That looks okay to me. I suspect that it might be related to vvti. He thinks it is a valve issue.

This photo is from when the belt was originally installed. I will have him move it back to TDC and snap a new photo. Thanks.

This is not a new photo, but one from when the belt was originally installed. Hopefully he can put it TDC and shoot me another picture. It really sounds like a timing issue to me.

Thanks. He is out of town until Monday but we will crank it around and give it a try then.

Thank you. He is out of town until Monday so hopefully we can get it sorted when he gets back.

I posted this on the GX470 board but they suggested I also post it here because of the deeper knowledge base of the 2uzfe motor... Okay, so my mechanic friend was helping me with my 2006 GX470 (190k mi). We agreed that he would do the CV axles and that was fine. I needed the water pump (leaking...

Honestly, that was his idea. I kind of felt the same way but what is done is done. Thanks for the ideas and I will get it posted in the 100 series section to get additional input.

Okay, so my mechanic friend was helping me with my 2006 GX470 (190k mi). We agreed that he would do the CV axles and that was fine. I needed the water pump (leaking a lot) and timing belt (way past due) changed. He suggested that we tear it down to the head gasket and get the heads cleaned up. I...

If it is me, I would go for the new OEMs and rebuild the ones you take off. You can just get the boots from CVJ if you want. That way you have a good reliable set on and are ready to go for the next time, as long as the originals are good. CVJ you will have to send the others back or eat the...

I am guessing since there are no records during the critical timing belt replacement period it has not been done. I would look at that first before spending money elsewhere. You will want to change the water pump at the same time. The job is pretty extensive and you will get fresh fluids in your...

I have had problems getting anyone to do the timing belt on my GX and $1500-1700 is about typical for belt and water pump so the other parts they changed make it seem reasonable. You didn't mention how many miles were on your GX. If you are well north of 100k, I would think twice about...