It is the 3.0 V6.
No
Make sure you use quality replacement parts when doing something as critical as a timing belt job. The timing idlers are usually the parts that fail, so I make sure to use Japanese or North American-made bearings. Aisin is usually my go-to, but sometimes Gates offers a higher-quality kit that has a part number that ends with an N.
This is why I generally order from Rock Auto. Yes you can order parts cheaper, but they tell you what brand/part is OEM so if it’s a critical part or something hard to change you can make your choice and know you are getting quality and not just cost.
BTDT! Loads of fun. Don't forget to date and put mileage on the sticker for the next change due.
I didn’t mess with crank or cam seals. Not leaking so left them alone. I know a guy who replaced his seals that we’re not leaking and then wound up having a leak 10k miles later lol
There are some special tools required to really do it right. But I did the homemade tool version. Like to hold the crank pulley while properly tourque it to 200ft lbs
There are some special tools required to really do it right. But I did the homemade tool version. Like to hold the crank pulley while properly tourque it to 200ft lbs
I've been thinking about this for a bit. I have a 2012 Tacoma Pre-Runner with 4.0 V6....145,000 miles on it. Its a weekend driver, since I work at home so doesnt get heavy use these days. I'm not sure if the 4.0 is a non-interference engine or not, dont want to damage it if the chain breaks. Plan to keep the truck for at least another 5 years.
Hard to find a 4th gen V8 these days, they are a hot commodity. Great motors but I never have understood the decision to go with a belt, or making it an interference engine if a belt were for some reason necessary.
Anyone on here have a good Lexus mechanic that can handle the “newer” stuff? I have an 07 LS460, needs some computer related troubleshooting. Really trying to not take it to a dealer.
