I know this off topic, but I can not get to the Off Topic anymore and this forum seems to have all the answers anyway and I need an answer. By the way, I apparently let my membership expire, I will be renewing when I get home, so you do not need to tell me to become a member.

Has anybody replaced a timing belt on a 99 (3rd gen) 4 runner V6?

If so, what did you use to compress the tensioner?

Once again, sorry for the off topic.

Thank you
Tom

 

I had a 97 4runner I changed the timing belt on. The tensioner is a hydraulic tensioner. Without the special tool, remove the entire tensioner assembly and compress the hydraulic piston in a vise. Once compressed put a paper clip in the hole to hold it in. Put the tensioner and timing belt back on and pull the paper clip out.

It's been a few years since I did it, I think that is all there was to it.



now about that membership

 

I was going to replace the belt on my Dad's 2001, but he told me to back away from the car or he'd shoot me. LOL

 

packrat,

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll probably go down that path with it.

I should I have the red letters under my name very shortly.


Jake,
The 4runner is actually a friend's of mine. After he saw what was involved with replacing my Passat timing belt he thinks I can do anything.

For those who don't know, to replace a timing belt on a 1.8T Passat you have to move the entire front clip of the car forward to have enough clearance to get at the belt. I choose to just remove everything so I had lots of room. He saw the pile of parts that included a radiator, bumper cover, metal bumper underneath, headlights, the grill and then of course a big bucket of fasteners.

Thanks again

Tom

 

go to yotatech.com they can help you out