2L/2LT Rebuild/Refresh Inquiry - Who is replacing the Timing Cover?

[cruiseroutfit]

I'm trying to gauge the market want/need for a 2L/2LT replacement timing cover (OE Toyota#11311-54022). They retail new from Toyota for $647.25, aftermarkets from the OE can be found for more like $100-140. How many have purchased either OE or aftermarket OE in the past and/or are considering one in the future for their 2L or 2LT?

Manufacture (AISIN) photo

 

[IanB]

Is this a wear item somehow? Why would people be replacing rather than reusing?

 

[cruiseroutfit]

That is a great question and I don't honestly know the answer as we don't see enough long-term 2L/2LT use here in the US. That said a broken belt could damage the housing but more likely they get damage when doing an R&R on the belt or front motor work, stipped threads, damaged seal/gasket surfaces, worn oil pump specs, etc.

 

[cruisedeisel]

So what happened to your timing cover? I have a friend with a pile full of 2L diesels. I can make an inquiry.

 

[Dprio34]

Kurt, I just saw this post and curious if you had any insight from outside the forum. I need to replace this item due to the fact that the coolant outlet to the radiator is seriously corroded (pin holes) on my LJ70. I believe previous owner was using straight water and no toyo red coolant. At any rate, it seems you can source the Aisin part on ebay in California for $55 bucks or $70 with oil pump gear. Sounds like a much better route than $600 from Toyota. If any one has done this job, I would like to hear about how long it took them to do it.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

I ended up buying a handful of them from AISIN to have, we've sold one ao far I think? Not planning on it being a huge seller but figured there was enough demand to have them.

 

[Dprio34]

I'm about to go get into this job right now. I'll let you know how it goes. Curious if you still are you still running a 2L-T in your rig? Just curious if you have ever heard anyone swapping out out a 2LT for a 1KV or 2KV-FTV? And would it bolt up to an R151 trans/bell housing.?

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Bump, we've got these and water pumps on clearance pricing right now if any of you happen to be working on a 2L/2LT

Timing Cover: Massive Liquidation of AISIN Water Pumps, Slave and Master Cylinders

Water Pump: Massive Liquidation of AISIN Water Pumps, Slave and Master Cylinders

 

[Nas90tdi]

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