I am doing the "177k-mile service", first time timing belt replacement. I know, I got lucky, but the old belt is in pretty good shape. Serp-belt was cracked, but it had 177k on it as well. Don't worry, I will promise to do the next one at 270k.
As I am almost at the time where I should be doing the TB a second time, I bought all new parts, (WP, Idlers, tensioners, etc.). My question is shall I get a new fan bracket? I had one go (bearing seize) in my 4Runner a few years ago and the truck screamed loudly and left me on the side of the road needing a ride and a tow. Has anyone had the pulley on a 100's fan bracket fail?
Please no ribbing for the lack of 90k mile service. I am of the mindset that often a high-mile vehicle's "problems" come from sloppy service/repair jobs done in the past by "commission-based" professional mechanics. Therefore I try to do all my own work, as I keep my cars 20+ years. -Thanks,
As I am almost at the time where I should be doing the TB a second time, I bought all new parts, (WP, Idlers, tensioners, etc.). My question is shall I get a new fan bracket? I had one go (bearing seize) in my 4Runner a few years ago and the truck screamed loudly and left me on the side of the road needing a ride and a tow. Has anyone had the pulley on a 100's fan bracket fail?
Please no ribbing for the lack of 90k mile service. I am of the mindset that often a high-mile vehicle's "problems" come from sloppy service/repair jobs done in the past by "commission-based" professional mechanics. Therefore I try to do all my own work, as I keep my cars 20+ years. -Thanks,