In article , clare@snyder.on.ca   
   wrote:   
   >On Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:01:26 -0700, "Joe"  wrote:   
   >   
   >>Actually, I might be reading the maintenance instructions incorrectly....   
   >>. Replace timing belt (except 4-cyl. Tacoma and 4Runner   
   >>   
   >>The above line might mean that 4 cylinder 4Runners should be excluded as   
   >>opposed to all 4Runnes.   
   >>   
   >>   
   >>"Guicho"  wrote in message   
   >>news:ia4ld0$egj$1@ihnp4.ucsd.edu...   
   >>> Hello,   
   >>>   
   >>> I have a 2000 Toyota 4Runner - automatic transmission, 6 cylinder. I heard   
   >>> that some 4Runners need to have the timing chaing/belt replaced. My car   
   >>> manual does not mention anything about replacing the belt. Does anybody   
   >>> know if this is required on this vehicle?   
   >>>   
   >>> Thanks in advance.   
   >>>   
   >>> -Joe.   
   >>>   
   >   
   >The latter interpretation is correct. 4 cyl engines in Tacoma and   
   >4Runner are exempt.   
   >   
   roo bad no one does what ducati did on many of their engines. they used gears   
   on timing and valves.  their 450cc thumper is incredibly tough.   
   they're bike engines but it's just a matter of scale.   
      
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