How To Change Timing Belt On 2000 Toyota Tundra
Discussion in 1st Gen Tundras 2000-2006 started by Toot Apr 3 2017.
How to change timing belt on 2000 toyota tundra. I changed my timing beltwater pump and t-stadt at 119000miles. We dont drive it a lot of miles so I am debating whether this should be done now. Timing belt change.
Im being told that my timing belt needs changing due to the miles from the Toyota dealers maintenance department. I have a 2006 tundra V-8 with 52000 miles on it. It had never had the timing belt replaced.
They did end up changing to the timing chain for all versions starting in 2010 and have been using it since then. Toyota Tundra Timing Overview All Model Years Over its lifespan the Toyota Tundra has had engines utilizing either a timing chain or a timing belt. All but the 34L engine Tundras.
We had always thought it was chains until recently. 1 Listed as interference engine but make sure you check for valve damage as it may NOT have occurred if belt broke. First thing you want to do is pull neg cable off battery drain coolant from system.
So my Dad has an 06 Tundra with like 60k. NOT WORTH THE FEW BUCKS YOU SAVE. For a 47 V8 engine made between 2000 and 2009 prepare to replace the belt when the mileage reaches 90k miles.
The 2000 Toyota Tundra uses a timing belt rather than a timing chain for both of the 34 L V6 and the 47 L V8 engine. Between the years 1996 and 2000 RAV4 has used timing belts before switching to the timing chain. Toyota Timing Belt Replacement PART 1 for 34L V6 5VZ-FE 4runner Tacoma Tundra.