2UZ-FE timing belt break (1 Viewer)

[Sherlocker]

Question for the pros:

There is a 00 LC with 231k on the clock for sale on CL nearby. I haven’t seen it but the ad had a pic of the top of the timing belt housing and the belt is broken. Is there any possibility that a new belt will get this thing on the road or is this a guaranteed new motor/rebuild? The owner is asking $3500. Worse case, I can drop another motor in for like another $3500 and have a vehicle for $7k. Looking for your thoughts. Thanks!

here’s the ad
2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (needs work)


2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (needs work) - auto parts - by owner -...

 

[trdcorolla]

From what i've read here on mud 98-05 aren't interference motors like the 06-07. Your brave to post that link here, it might get snatched up from under your nose while you were contemplating this purchase.

 

[Couvi]

Wow. That’s an OLD belt. The pros here will say that the pre VVTI engines were non interference and there’s a shot that a new belt (kit) could bring her back, assuming it didn’t overheat. I’ll let them chime in, but I’d still ask for less.

 

[trdcorolla]

Just noticed it's a salvage title, not sure how comfortable you are with that or how hard it will be to register/insure for you.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Toyota literature states that the 2UZ is an interference motor, however, of the few reported timing belt breaks on Mud of non-VVTI motors, no one's had valve damage.

 

[NoVaGator]

I'd go over there and see what cranking by hand feels/sounds like. Looks like a reasonably clean truck (at least exterior)

 

[Sherlocker]

Thanks for the replies. I’m going over there this weekend to attempt to turn the motor manually.

 

[abuck99]

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[Sherlocker]

Update: owner just informed me he traded it for a motorcycle. Oh well, maybe this will help someone else. Thanks again for the quick replies.

 

[97 AZ LC]

The engine was likely undamaged but you didn't miss anything there. We like to say "231k is nothing", but 231k without proper care is a lot of miles. That had to be the original timing belt. The chances that it was otherwise well cared for are slim to none. Don't know if it was a FL car but there was way too much rust and corrosion on those engine bolts. Unlikely that the undercarriage looked good.

 

[flintknapper]

That had to be the original timing belt. The chances that it was otherwise well cared for are slim to none.

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And I heard 'Slim' just left town....................