20 years old Gen 1 Sequoia, preventative maintenance (3 Viewers)

[Kano383]

After looking at a dozen or more Sequoias and Tundras for sale (a number of them come from the US and Canada through the ports of Cotonou and Lagos), I found every single one of them with tired innards and very poor maintenance record, though most had new, shiny paint jobs... Lipstick on a old hag going out at night, I guess.

Then I stumbled on a rare pearl... 2005 Sequoia Limited with a smooth running engine, one owner who bought the car with 30,000 miles on it and drove it for another 120,000 maintaining it religiously, all oil changes and filters and whatever. I struck a deal, no-brainer.

When I asked about the timing belt, he told me proudly, with a big smile: "No change, never opened the engine, this machine like Rolex, never any problem, nothing!". "That's good!", said I, thinking "You lucky bugger, a 20 years old timing belt...".

So the first thing I'm going to do when I take the lady home will be to change the timing belt before it gives up on me!

Here is what I plan on changing at the same time:

- Timing belt, timing belt tensioner, idler pulley, water pump and gasket, thermostat

- Crankshaft and camshaft seals, serpentine belts, tensioners, idler/bearings, front gaskets and o-rings, all coolant/heater hoses

Any suggestion or advice?

 

[SoCal818]

Sounds like a nice find. Swapping fluids is always a good starting point (oil, differential(s), transfer case if applicable, etc). When the timing belt is done you’ll get new antifreeze.

It might be good to take it to a mechanic you trust to have them do a deep dive inspection. They might be able to point out some “must do” items now versus “nice to do” later. I had my 05 Sequoia inspected prior to purchase and it helped me prioritize the maintenance list. No reason it wouldn’t be helpful after purchase.

Enjoy the new ride!

 

[Kano383]

Sure, everything will be looked at, bumper to bumper: I always "zero miles" my cars whenever I get a new one, since they're almost always "locally used" and African use is not kind on cars and stuff... All fluids, grease, ball joints, bearings, seals, anything that sloshes, slides, turns or moves is replaced, checked or set as needed.

I was asking about the timing belt job, and all bits and pieces to be done at the same time. This is my first 2UZ-FE, and besides that it's a very reliable lump I don't know much about that engine.

 

[SoCal818]

Sure, everything will be looked at, bumper to bumper: I always "zero miles" my cars whenever I get a new one, since they're almost always "locally used" and African use is not kind on cars and stuff... All fluids, grease, ball joints, bearings, seals, anything that sloshes, slides, turns or moves is replaced, checked or set as needed.

I was asking about the timing belt job, and all bits and pieces to be done at the same time. This is my first 2UZ-FE, and besides that it's a very reliable lump I don't know much about that engine.

Timing Belt Replacement - What Else???

I don't think I overlooked this in the "search"... I'm about to do my timing belt and water pump... what else should I replace when I do this? As in things that can be done while these components are apart. If I missed this discussion somewhere, I apologize and drop link please... thanks in advance

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[Kano383]

Timing Belt Replacement - What Else???

I don't think I overlooked this in the "search"... I'm about to do my timing belt and water pump... what else should I replace when I do this? As in things that can be done while these components are apart. If I missed this discussion somewhere, I apologize and drop link please... thanks in advance

forum.ih8mud.com

Thanks, had missed that, and another detailed thread linked in one of the posts there