Timing belt (1 Viewer)

[Spike555]

A timing belt with a 100,000 mile guarantee and is said to last 120,000. They even have complete kits that include everything you need.

Continental CONTITECH Automotive Guarantee

 

[brianrride]

A timing belt with a 100,000 mile guarantee and is said to last 120,000. They even have complete kits that include everything you need.

Continental CONTITECH Automotive Guarantee

My buddy is a Toyota mechanic for an independent shop...this is exactly what he recommends and uses.

 

[Spike555]

That would add up to a huge cost savings and several extra years of driving without having the belt replaced.

 

[LBridges]

I'm missing something here. California law requires 100K miles and so Toyota builds all to that standard even though they recommend a 90K change interval.

I purchased a 2000 LX that had never had it's TB changed in 219K miles. I will admit I only drove it two blocks after making the purchase as I didn't feel like pushing my luck.

So a 100K warranty means what exactly over the OEM belt?

 

[drjman]

A timing belt with a 100,000 mile guarantee and is said to last 120,000. They even have complete kits that include everything you need.

Continental CONTITECH Automotive Guarantee

Full Kit is $382
Belt and Tensioner $129

I found other kits (Duralast at Autozone), but could only find those Continental kits at the above links

 

[Spike555]

I'm missing something here. California law requires 100K miles and so Toyota builds all to that standard even though they recommend a 90K change interval.

I purchased a 2000 LX that had never had it's TB changed in 219K miles. I will admit I only drove it two blocks after making the purchase as I didn't feel like pushing my luck.

So a 100K warranty means what exactly over the OEM belt?

How can the state dictate how long a timing belt should last?

I do not know the service interval for the LC but every other timing belt car I've owned said 60k.
Except for my Montero, it said 60k unless California which was 100k. Didn't make sense to me but I did it at 60k anyway.

So if the normal service is 60k and this kit allows 120k...seems pretty obvious to me.

 

[LBridges]

How can the state dictate how long a timing belt should last?

I do not know the service interval for the LC but every other timing belt car I've owned said 60k.
Except for my Montero, it said 60k unless California which was 100k. Didn't make sense to me but I did it at 60k anyway.

So if the normal service is 60k and this kit allows 120k...seems pretty obvious to me.

California can and does make the manufacturers honor timing belt warranty claims to 100K miles. I think the Feds (USA-wide) now mandate minimum time/mileage warranty on emissions equipment as well.

In my world it is normal engineering practice to specify a quality standard that roughly doubles the minimum desired spec. This is done in recognition of manufacturing tolerances and resulting impacts to the bottom line in covering warranty claims.

AFAIK Toyota recommends a timing belt change at 90k Mile intervals for the whole 100 series, LC and LX. I know it to be true for at least three different model years.

From this I assume Toyota's spec to their supplier(s) would have been for a belt designed to last approximately 180K miles - hence my original question.

 

[DuckLN]

My dad has a 2001 tacoma 4 cylinder with 260,000 on the clock and all hes done was plugs once and a fuel filter once. He has no intentions of replacing a timing belt!

 

[Spike555]

I'm the guy that neglects maintence and the thing blows up 2 miles overdue.
I hate people who do nothing but change the oil once a year and drive 300k with the check engine light on.

 

[vipergrhd]

It's OEM or Aisin for me, most timing belts will last over 100k. If you get the water pump with most of this kits it's likely from China.the belt will go past 100k but not the water pump. Speaking from past experience.

 

[vipergrhd]

My buddy is a Toyota mechanic for an independent shop...this is exactly what he recommends and uses.

I'm a bit confused by this statement,why would someone do such a thing if he really is a TRUE Toyota mechanic.

 

[bozncsurf]

So the dealership keeps reminding me that the timing belt should be replaced every 90k miles or 9 years.

My wife has a cream puff 05 LX with 68k miles.

We are about to make a 2k mile road trip.

Should I bite the bullet and change out the tb, wp, and other drive belts for $1k??

Or keep cruising ?

 

[Bomar]

Cruise....I have an 04 with 62k and it will be another 20 to 30k before changing.

 

[cwmoser]

My 02 LX470 just turned 27,000 miles. Toyota has an age limit on Timing Belts and the
Lexus Service Center said it should be replaced. I'm not all that anxious to gift $1,000
to my Lexus dealership. I was thinking of going to 50K and then consider replacing the belt.

I just sold a 1999 Toyota Sienna Van with 140K miles and original belt. My cousin has
a 2004 Tundra with 130K miles and running strong on the original belt. I think if your
vehicle has been well cared for, and garaged there should not be much to worry about.

 

[vipergrhd]

Ask if the dealer would let you bring your own part then get an Aisin kit and just pay the labor and don't forget Toyota (red) coolant.
Amazon.com: Aisin TKT-021 Engine Timing Belt Kit with Water Pump: Automotive

Just to add for those of you that are waiting for the belt to mature or snap in the middle of nowhere I have seen timing belt go past 150k or 10 years but it doesn't mean they will all last that long some low mileage cars could be in worst shape since the belt don't rotate as much and dry rot sets in just think of it as a 10 year old tire with low miles. Just my 2 pennies

 

[labcab]

The Aisin kit has been used widely here. It's not "OE" with Toyota parts numbers, but is "OEM" i.e. comprised of parts from manufacturers that make the parts for Toyota. I'd be cautious of an untested kit with the way these trucks spit out non-OEM parts. What does the guarantee cover? If it covers the labor to replace the part should something fail, maybe I'd try it, but that's unlikely.

 

[sean2202]

My dad has a 2001 tacoma 4 cylinder with 260,000 on the clock and all hes done was plugs once and a fuel filter once. He has no intentions of replacing a timing belt!

Doesn't the 2.7 4 cyl have a chain?

 

[vipergrhd]

@labcab I think you are confusing O.E with O.E.M Toyota Parts are O.E and Aisin is O.E.M
I have never seen an Aisin water pump or any part of the kit failed,if you buy each individual parts from Toyota and compare what is in the Aisin kit you will never be able to tell coz it's the same parts.

 

[labcab]

@vipergrhd Thanks for the correction. Fixed above.

 

[brianrride]

I'm a bit confused by this statement,why would someone do such a thing if he really is a TRUE Toyota mechanic.

I didn't say it had to make sense.

Sit down, grab a cold one and let your Uncle Bri explain it better for you so you are not confused anymore...HE USES THAT EXACT KIT FOR TIMING BELTS AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND HE IS A CERTIFIED TOYOTA TECHNICIAN.

Comments like this remind me of the juvenile unpleasantries of the Tacoma forums.