From: tom@catz.org
Sir F. A. Rien wrote:
> someone@some.domain found these unused words:
>
>> In article , "JCMc" wrote:
>>> My 97 4Runner is now into the mid-192k mile range, and if I were to be
>>> following the original maintenance guidance, it would be time for a third
>>> timing belt replacement. The local dealer who has always been very
>>> efficient with service of course recommends the belt be replaced again, and
>>> as is their typical advice, they also recommend replacing the water pump as
>>> part of this service. This gets expensive, so I'm seeking advice and
>>> experience of others with their high mileage 4Runners from this time
period.
>>>
>>> My 4Runner is SR5 v6 5sp manual transmission. It has been very reliable,
>>> and frankly I like the size better than the new ones, and better than
>>> anything else on the market now. If I were to trade, I'd probably go with
a
>>> Tacoma, but economy and job situation recommend I drive my current 4Runner
>>> another year. Is it worth the maintenance investment at this point to
>>> complete the timing belt service? Water pump replacement? Any other
>>> maintenance item one might consider as vehicle approaches 200k?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>> if it ain't broke, don't fix it. did you have an independent mech check the
>> belt?
>> that water pump thing sounds specious. you replace them when they break.
very
>> often, they never do. my 86 2x4 pickup went 360, 000 Miles on the same pump.
>> just keep the oil clean and leave it be.
>
> The problem with timing belts is age, not so much mileage. small fractures
> can lead to quick failure and with an interference engine ... !!!
And lots of $$$$$$$$$$!
Changing the belt is cheap insurance...
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Tom - Vista, CA
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