I'm the original owner of a 2001 Toyota Sequoia. My timing belt broke after just 70,000 miles on the replacement at freeway speed. I called the dealership and they told me the engine was toast! I took it to my mechanic and he said, I've had lots of luck replacing timing belts on the 4.7. He replaced mine and I have another 30,000 miles on that 4.7. Works perfectly. No oil burning, nothing. I know some people say these are interference engines, but mine wasn't and my timing belt broke doing 65 mph!
I've done a couple of 2UZ-FE timing belts on my previous GX470's. Always at or about 100,000 miles and they weren't close to looking as bad at that timing belt shown in your video. Something smells fishy if it was replaced ~ 70,000 miles. The 2UZ-FE is an engineering marvel. Bullet proof!
There are a couple videos in YT that 2UZ-FE engines got one million miles. Toyota bought the people new trucks and took the old ones back to study them. That says a lot about Toyota. Even if they did that for PR, that is some very good PR.
Dude, this is absolutely amazing! It seems to me either non-OEM belt was installed… or the old belt wasn’t replaced at all-? I mean, come on, only 80k or so miles? PS: People who leave pessimistic comments probably didn’t watch to the end-?
So far just seeing the belt makes me question was it really changed 3years/75k miles ago? If so, what quality belt was used? Excellent video!! I have an '03 4Runner with the 2UZ/4.7L and am now more convinced that they are bullet proof! I hope not to put it to this test though!
Toyota recommends replacing the timing belt on The 2UZ-FE, (4.7 V8) every 90k miles. I replace mine every 120k miles. Belt comes out looking gently used. I've never seen a timing belt on a Toyota/Lexus fail without going at least twice over the recommend replacement interval.
@@efil4kizum I saw the belt in the video. That is not a belt that has olny 76k miles on it. More like 376k. Something else is at play. Just like in the aviation world, there are multiple factors that lead up to and contribute to a failure. Never just one.
Wanna say I read somewhere on RUclips, that a guy had a Toyota with a 4.7 liter do not know if it was a Tundra or a LX or GX, do not remember, but he said that he had 270k miles and had never changed the timing belt.
Same as, first time with mine was 190k kms and I just did it again @ 405kms. Belt could have done another 50k...... I live in northern Canada, this truck gets used.....
I heard was that if the engine is VVTI it will damage engine if belt breaks. If it does not have the VVTI it won’t hurt the engine if it breaks. Awesome video brother!! 👍
I’ve come across this argument as well while researching mine, still no solid answer I can find, but this video hints it may hold some truth as that engine did not have the vvt cams on it and it survived.
I've heard the same . crazy how hard it is to find out for 100% though. Shouldn't be that hard to find out. Do the pistons of a non vvt 4.7 ever at all reach the length of the valves at any position? Just goes to show how much bad info is on the internet.
@@95thousandrosesvalves can take a smack there are instances of over tuned engines where you can see the valves imprinted on the piston heads. A bent valve isn’t the end of the world either. But it is a lot more work.
@@95thousandrosesIt’s a very contentious subject amongst 100 series Land Cruiser/Tundra/Sequoia/Gx/LX470 owners. There are entire threads on I h8 mud dedicated to idiots arguing about this subject exclusively.
If they did the timing belt they probably used a Chinese belt. There are a lot of counterfeits out there. I got 150,000 miles out of my original timing belt on my Lexus.
My father in laws that broke was done by me with a Napa kit and it broke at just slightly past the interval. We had just discussed that we should do it soon, but figured we had a bit of wiggle room, an OEM would go well past I am sure. Last time I used an Aisin kit. I believe some aftermarket belts would fail quite early.
@@peterl2017Peter, please tell me did the belt that broke was an Aisin belt? I’m getting ready to put on an Aisin belt this week. Please let me know. It’s scheduled for monday
@@JD-ij3wr No it was not, it was a Napa that ai believe is made by Gates. It was just slightly over the interval, but definitely original belts always last way way past. I would hope a really good aftermarket would as well. I have always heard good things about the Aisin parts. I would go that or one right from Toyota.
Gotta love Toyota!! I don’t think that timing belt job was actually done. Absolutely amazing! Lucky he’s got you to do this as the other shop wanted to just replace the engine. Miracles do happen! God bless~
I picked up a 2001 tundra with 375,00 miles a couple years ago for $2200. Same engine, broken timing belt while running. Replaced belt, did leak down test, cylinder pressure test - all good. Started it up and had a misfire. Replaced coil, ran like a top. Did the full timing service and a week later got a catalytic converter code and replaced the cat.has run perfect ever since and now approaching 400k miles.
It is absolutely unbelievable that you can freely rotate the crank. And I also cannot believe that it's running. And I agree that a miracle occurred - the owner purchased a Toyota.
I'm so happy the engine is good because that car looked new. That belt should not have snapped with that little mileage. I wonder if somebody pulled a fast on and didn't change it or it wasn't a OEM belt.
My father in laws broke on his 2002 Tundra, he was pulling a trailer and on highway. Towed it here, it wrecked the crank sensor wheel but that was it, replaced the belt and away it went just fine. I have replaced everything once again since then, but likely 5 years since it broke.
I have 2004 Tundra but I changed my timing belt last year. Whew! My friend bought a used engine and is back driving his 04 Tundra. Good job wow!! Thanks to you he lucked out. 🥇
Our shop uses the Aisin timing belt kit. The packaged parts are Made in Japan and we’ve never had an issue with their timing belt kits. We use the Toyota or Honda OEM seals and other components not in the timing belt kit.
I love your enthusiasm for saving this vehicle. What commitment to taking care of customers. I have a 2004 Sequoia and it has just over 200,000 miles. I have lots of miles to look forward to.
That's awesome. Not a bad looking ride for being 20 years old and nearly 400k miles. If the engine was toast and the body and frame was all in good shape, being the owner of it I'd consider a lower mileage engine swap.. glad it worked out for the owner.. next stop 500k and beyond!
I had a belt fail on an '04 Frontier while idling at a red light. Luck was with me - no damage beyond the belt. My mechanic got me fixed up. Since then I traded it for an '07 Tacoma. So happy for this lucky Lexus owner - it's a sweet ride.
Wow. It's like all rotating components slowed down together in a synchronous way and came to a stop, maintaining timing down to 0 rpm. Betcha engine was at or close to idle and not accelerating or decelerating (stable rpm).
I just recently bought a 2004 Lexus Rx330 have complete confidence in this vehicle for long road trips. My 2000 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner is my first and only purchased new vehicle that has always taken me on trails and off road trips And Back being the operative word. All work and upgrades done myself. My 1983 Tercel manual drive with AC 47 mpg! also terrific and still see it from time to time on the road. The miracle is Toyota.
Isn't that something. Off the subject of the timing belt, I just bought from the Toyota dealership new wiper blades for my front and rear windows. Took them out of the package and noticed how chintzy and flimsy (noticed they're made in china, go figure) they feel compared to my old pair that feel more substantial, a better quality. I didn't put them on and I am currently considering taking them back to the dealer parts department for a refund and switching brands. I have always used Toyota oem blades and get a full years use out of them, about 10k to 12k miles. And for nearly $100 for three blades.. nope, not anymore.
Thanks for Sharing. It just goes to show that just because the Timing Belt "Snapped" on an "Interference" Engine does Not mean that the Engine is Toast. Though the chances are more like the Engine is "Damaged" and possible "Totaled or Dead"; it is "possibly" worth checking into.
Happy ending, good for you for trying another belt to see if the engine would turn over and ultimately run. Makes me think the blown Sequoias with broken timing belts may be worth trying to save. Or at least the pre-vvti models like this from what I've gathered from the comments
I like to know the service history of this car who changed the belt and what brand, it is crazy if someone replaces the belt with a generic one if the engine is interference
I literally laughed out loud seeing you so surprised when this beautifully engineered vehicle started right up 😂 What American or European car would do that? I dare to say NONE! Bravo Toyota, keep it up and Brave to you sir! You are amazing!
Peter ! please....i/we like to see you for many more years. Please, you need a check up with a doctor, you seem to have a heart issue, do it soon for yourself and all your subscribers.❤
Yep, the timing belt should be changed every 60k miles, or exactly what it says in the owner’s manual. Luckily I have the timing chain in most cars I’ve owned. Change the belt, and read your owner’s manual.
I don't know, but that timing belt looked a little to worn out for being just a few years old. I have to question if the shop who claimed they replaced it last time actually did.
No you got lucky, it broke with all the valves were down. Rare but it happens. All the Toyota V8 with timing belt are interfering engine, the repair manual never lies. 23 years Toyota Master Technician. If it had just lost some teeth on the belt, engine would have been toast. I done so many before retiring, I couldn't even think how many I done. Not sure why they didn't even look at it before checking it. I never use the starter, socket an pull handle, real slow. If it stops, checked the oil, if coolant in oil pan. It has what we call a cylinder door, where ever we find the two snapped off valve s. But hey what do I know.
I wonder if that belt was an OEM Toyota belt or a cheap aftermarket belt. I agree with other comments made. Was it never changed previously but customer was charged?
Agree with many that the belt was never replaced but the customer was charged for it. My timing belt on my 2UZ-FE replaced at 125K mi looked in way better shape than that one. @toyotamaintenance -- What brand was that broken belt? Gates?
I have a 2005 GX470 with 120k miles. Is it recommended to change the timing belt now? I have also never changed the spark plugs. Glad that truck had a second chance at life.
Is your belt the original belt from 2005? I know a guy with a 2005 GX470 with the original belt but much less mileage than yours. Also depends on the climate your vehicle is in. Do you live in a very hot or very cold area?
Great video! You are the best! Not sure if after market belt was used as opposed to OEM? These engines I believe are the same as the million mile tundras.
Here are my speculation about this case...the timing belt wasn't changed by the garage, it was over stretch last time it was changed, bad quality part.
Those rat bastards most likely didn't replace the timing belt. Most mechanics are shitbags! I'd never trust any of those scumbags unless it was the youtube owner of this channel! My hat goes off to an honest mechanic, one in a million! If you have to take your vehicle in to a mechanic install a hidden camera just so you have some recourse!
That's why consumer must INSIST that proof be supplied about repairs. A short video showing the belt OFF the engine while under replacement is all they have to do, while also providing old parts for inspection.
That belt was not faulty, it was just never changed and worn out and stretched over time. No way had that genuine Toyota Belt only done 70,000 miles. Did the customer tell you when (how many miles) it has driven since the belt was last changed? Customer's tightness with fully servicing properly has cost him now. He was very lucky on this occasion.
I actually prefer timing belts over chains. They are usually simpler as cheaper to replace, no issues with skip timing due to hydraulic tensioners. Although chains are technically stronger, what usually fails are the guides as the tensioners.
@@jeradmiles1956 Exactly. Plenty of newer Toyotas with rattling chains due to tensioners. That's why I'm all team belt. Even a DIYer is able to replace it without multiple special tools or having to reseal the front cover.
I don’t know, I think they are both good. My sisters 09 LC 5.7 had 431k on it at Christmas, when we were visiting. Only thing besides regular maintenance it’s only needed water pump replaced twice. Other than the engine has never been open.
Replaced broken belt with a used belt? I wonder how many interference motors have been replaced needlessly? This , and I'm sure others have had similar experiences, because the mechanic didn't just throw in the towel because of a broken timing belt on an interference engine. Good job, it pays to be absolutely sure before buying things
I finally replaced my factory timing belt on my ‘07 VVT-I 4.7 at 170,000 miles. Old belt still looked good on removal but I was definitely taking chances. Water pump was definitely leaving evidence of leaking for awhile.
Great video Peter. About to do belt & pump on my 2003 4runner 2uzfe. Is the Aisin belt & pump kit comparable to the Toyota kit? I feel as though they are the same thing made at the same factory. What is your opinion?
I just replaced my 93 toyota pickup timing belt/water pump using the aisin kit. The hydraulic tensioner looks exactly the same and the water pump is exactly the same. The only difference is that where on the old toyota water pump it says toyota on the aisin one the toyota lettering is ground off. I'm thinking it is done just so it can't be sold as an original toyota water pump. Not sure about the other pulleys and the belt being the same. Sorry I don't have experience with the 2uzfe kit, but thought I would at least tell you about my experience with an aisin kit.
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I'm the original owner of a 2001 Toyota Sequoia. My timing belt broke after just 70,000 miles on the replacement at freeway speed. I called the dealership and they told me the engine was toast! I took it to my mechanic and he said, I've had lots of luck replacing timing belts on the 4.7. He replaced mine and I have another 30,000 miles on that 4.7. Works perfectly. No oil burning, nothing. I know some people say these are interference engines, but mine wasn't and my timing belt broke doing 65 mph!
People will argue up and down but the non VVTI variants of this engine are not true interference. 1998-2004
That's good to hear because I have a 2001 Tundra
Yep, don't put off doing your maintenance, but don't let a dealership tell you that you need to replace your engine if you break a timing belt.
Saw a video here on YT where a guy's timing belt broke on a LC100. They replaced it and engine was just fine.
@@donovanchilton5817 totally agree, the non-vvti are totally recoverable from timing belt breakage.
I've done a couple of 2UZ-FE timing belts on my previous GX470's. Always at or about 100,000 miles and they weren't close to looking as bad at that timing belt shown in your video. Something smells fishy if it was replaced ~ 70,000 miles. The 2UZ-FE is an engineering marvel. Bullet proof!
😂Could be a cheap parts😢
I agree
If it’s an interference type engine it surely isn’t bullet proof! Why they ever design and build such en-jeenz, I’ll never understand.
Probably a cheap belt.
Or was it even replaced the last time ?
There are a couple videos in YT that 2UZ-FE engines got one million miles. Toyota bought the people new trucks and took the old ones back to study them. That says a lot about Toyota. Even if they did that for PR, that is some very good PR.
The 4.6 and 5.7 are million mile engines as well
Dude, this is absolutely amazing! It seems to me either non-OEM belt was installed… or the old belt wasn’t replaced at all-? I mean, come on, only 80k or so miles? PS: People who leave pessimistic comments probably didn’t watch to the end-?
So far just seeing the belt makes me question was it really changed 3years/75k miles ago? If so, what quality belt was used? Excellent video!! I have an '03 4Runner with the 2UZ/4.7L and am now more convinced that they are bullet proof! I hope not to put it to this test though!
Toyota recommends replacing the timing belt on The 2UZ-FE, (4.7 V8) every 90k miles. I replace mine every 120k miles. Belt comes out looking gently used. I've never seen a timing belt on a Toyota/Lexus fail without going at least twice over the recommend replacement interval.
This belt failed at less than interval rec? ... Only 76k miles onit
@@efil4kizum I saw the belt in the video. That is not a belt that has olny 76k miles on it. More like 376k. Something else is at play. Just like in the aviation world, there are multiple factors that lead up to and contribute to a failure. Never just one.
Wanna say I read somewhere on RUclips, that a guy had a Toyota with a 4.7 liter do not know if it was a Tundra or a LX or GX, do not remember, but he said that he had 270k miles and had never changed the timing belt.
Same as, first time with mine was 190k kms and I just did it again @ 405kms. Belt could have done another 50k......
I live in northern Canada, this truck gets used.....
I heard was that if the engine is VVTI it will damage engine if belt breaks. If it does not have the VVTI it won’t hurt the engine if it breaks. Awesome video brother!! 👍
I’ve come across this argument as well while researching mine, still no solid answer I can find, but this video hints it may hold some truth as that engine did not have the vvt cams on it and it survived.
I've heard the same . crazy how hard it is to find out for 100% though. Shouldn't be that hard to find out. Do the pistons of a non vvt 4.7 ever at all reach the length of the valves at any position? Just goes to show how much bad info is on the internet.
@@95thousandrosesvalves can take a smack there are instances of over tuned engines where you can see the valves imprinted on the piston heads. A bent valve isn’t the end of the world either. But it is a lot more work.
@@95thousandrosesIt’s a very contentious subject amongst 100 series Land Cruiser/Tundra/Sequoia/Gx/LX470 owners. There are entire threads on I h8 mud dedicated to idiots arguing about this subject exclusively.
I wonder if that "70K" belt service was actually done. That belt doesn't look like it was serviced in the 2020's.
Good point. Shops should have to PROVE the belt was changed with photos.
If they did the timing belt they probably used a Chinese belt. There are a lot of counterfeits out there. I got 150,000 miles out of my original timing belt on my Lexus.
My father in laws that broke was done by me with a Napa kit and it broke at just slightly past the interval. We had just discussed that we should do it soon, but figured we had a bit of wiggle room, an OEM would go well past I am sure. Last time I used an Aisin kit. I believe some aftermarket belts would fail quite early.
@@peterl2017Peter, please tell me did the belt that broke was an Aisin belt? I’m getting ready to put on an Aisin belt this week. Please let me know. It’s scheduled for monday
@@JD-ij3wr No it was not, it was a Napa that ai believe is made by Gates. It was just slightly over the interval, but definitely original belts always last way way past. I would hope a really good aftermarket would as well. I have always heard good things about the Aisin parts. I would go that or one right from Toyota.
Gotta love Toyota!! I don’t think that timing belt job was actually done. Absolutely amazing! Lucky he’s got you to do this as the other shop wanted to just replace the engine. Miracles do happen!
God bless~
I picked up a 2001 tundra with 375,00 miles a couple years ago for $2200. Same engine, broken timing belt while running. Replaced belt, did leak down test, cylinder pressure test - all good. Started it up and had a misfire. Replaced coil, ran like a top. Did the full timing service and a week later got a catalytic converter code and replaced the cat.has run perfect ever since and now approaching 400k miles.
It is absolutely unbelievable that you can freely rotate the crank. And I also cannot believe that it's running. And I agree that a miracle occurred - the owner purchased a Toyota.
That belt looked like it had 270,000 miles on it... something is fishy here....
Exactly!!
They must have used a Lower Quality timing belt to save a few bucks instead of the Aisen Timing belt kit
Was not crack, seems like a low quality part from ebay.
Always ask for the old parts....
I have only had a belt fail like that when their is oil drip on the belt.. weird
Great job Peter
I have one of these engines at 220k miles in my ‘03 Tundra. Ready for a new belt this year. I approve of this outcome!
I'm so happy the engine is good because that car looked new. That belt should not have snapped with that little mileage. I wonder if somebody pulled a fast on and didn't change it or it wasn't a OEM belt.
My father in laws broke on his 2002 Tundra, he was pulling a trailer and on highway. Towed it here, it wrecked the crank sensor wheel but that was it, replaced the belt and away it went just fine. I have replaced everything once again since then, but likely 5 years since it broke.
I have 2004 Tundra but I changed my timing belt last year. Whew! My friend bought a used engine and is back driving his 04 Tundra.
Good job wow!! Thanks to you he lucked out. 🥇
Our shop uses the Aisin timing belt kit. The packaged parts are Made in Japan and we’ve never had an issue with their timing belt kits. We use the Toyota or Honda OEM seals and other components not in the timing belt kit.
Thanks peter, for showing those engines reliability
I love your enthusiasm for saving this vehicle. What commitment to taking care of customers. I have a 2004 Sequoia and it has just over 200,000 miles. I have lots of miles to look forward to.
That's awesome. Not a bad looking ride for being 20 years old and nearly 400k miles.
If the engine was toast and the body and frame was all in good shape, being the owner of it I'd consider a lower mileage engine swap.. glad it worked out for the owner.. next stop 500k and beyond!
I had a belt fail on an '04 Frontier while idling at a red light. Luck was with me - no damage beyond the belt. My mechanic got me fixed up. Since then I traded it for an '07 Tacoma. So happy for this lucky Lexus owner - it's a sweet ride.
Same thing happened to my wifes camry slapped a new belt on and it was fine.
Wow. It's like all rotating components slowed down together in a synchronous way and came to a stop, maintaining timing down to 0 rpm. Betcha engine was at or close to idle and not accelerating or decelerating (stable rpm).
I just recently bought a 2004 Lexus Rx330 have complete confidence in this vehicle for long road trips. My 2000 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner is my first and only purchased new vehicle that has always taken me on trails and off road trips And Back being the operative word. All work and upgrades done myself. My 1983 Tercel manual drive with AC 47 mpg! also terrific and still see it from time to time on the road. The miracle is Toyota.
They probably used a counterfeit belt from China thinking it was an original. No way that an original belt would snap at 70k miles.
Isn't that something.
Off the subject of the timing belt, I just bought from the Toyota dealership new wiper blades for my front and rear windows.
Took them out of the package and noticed how chintzy and flimsy (noticed they're made in china, go figure) they feel compared to my old pair that feel more substantial, a better quality.
I didn't put them on and I am currently considering taking them back to the dealer parts department for a refund and switching brands. I have always used Toyota oem blades and get a full years use out of them, about 10k to 12k miles.
And for nearly $100 for three blades.. nope, not anymore.
Bulletproof motor and reliable as was the 1,000,000 mile engine bulletproof Toyota
Wow! That guy is lucky. I hope he gets his half million miles on it. 👍
Great job, I came across your channel and appreciate how you took the time to check the problem...Thanks for sharing
Thanks for Sharing. It just goes to show that just because the Timing Belt "Snapped" on an "Interference" Engine does Not mean that the Engine is Toast. Though the chances are more like the Engine is "Damaged" and possible "Totaled or Dead"; it is "possibly" worth checking into.
I know your the Toyota expert. But my suggestion would be the use of a Articulation Bore Scope through each spark plug prior to cranking it up?
“Guys, I don’t know what is happening.”
😂😂😂
I also wonder if the snapped belt was actually changed as the owner stated. Was it done at a Toyota Dealership according the owner's records?
Peter, OUTSTANDING VIDEO and as USUAL, EXCELLENT, HONEST, WORK and SUCCESS, BY YOU!!! You are a LEGEND in the car mechanic world!!
That previous belt was definitely never changed.
Happy ending, good for you for trying another belt to see if the engine would turn over and ultimately run. Makes me think the blown Sequoias with broken timing belts may be worth trying to save. Or at least the pre-vvti models like this from what I've gathered from the comments
I got one just like it, except mine is a 2005 with 185,000. What a miracle. I love mine. It is a real great 4x4.
I like to know the service history of this car who changed the belt and what brand, it is crazy if someone replaces the belt with a generic one if the engine is interference
I guess the engine has 9 lives; 1 lost and has 8 left.
Awesome Peter!!! You bring the best from vehicles
God Bless
Also that timing belt looks more like 278k miles on it! That thing is wasted!
I literally laughed out loud seeing you so surprised when this beautifully engineered vehicle started right up 😂 What American or European car would do that? I dare to say NONE! Bravo Toyota, keep it up and Brave to you sir! You are amazing!
There is one guy in the first GEN Tundra Facebook group that said his timing belt broke twice and both times he slapped a new one on and it ran fine.
2UZ-FE-keeps running perfectly out of mere habit.
Peter ! please....i/we like to see you for many more years. Please, you need a check up with a doctor, you seem to have a heart issue, do it soon for yourself and all your subscribers.❤
Miracle absolutely
Yep, the timing belt should be changed every 60k miles, or exactly what it says in the owner’s manual. Luckily I have the timing chain in most cars I’ve owned. Change the belt, and read your owner’s manual.
Topman Peter 👏
Do a compression test before installing everything else my friend.
Well done btw
did you put in a new belt after try with the used one?
So there's a real good deal out there somewhere.
Amazing! Well done sir! 👏
Where are you located?
I don't know, but that timing belt looked a little to worn out for being just a few years old. I have to question if the shop who claimed they replaced it last time actually did.
There's no way this was a 70k old timing belt
I'm pretty sure the non vvti 2uz is non interference. They moved to interference with the addition of the vvti
Well done Sir! Well done.
No you got lucky, it broke with all the valves were down. Rare but it happens. All the Toyota V8 with timing belt are interfering engine, the repair manual never lies. 23 years Toyota Master Technician. If it had just lost some teeth on the belt, engine would have been toast. I done so many before retiring, I couldn't even think how many I done. Not sure why they didn't even look at it before checking it. I never use the starter, socket an pull handle, real slow. If it stops, checked the oil, if coolant in oil pan. It has what we call a cylinder door, where ever we find the two snapped off valve s. But hey what do I know.
Always ask for the old parts . . . see the old vs the new . . .
Was thinking about taking my 04 sequoia to you and having this job done what would it cost?
Someone took guys money to change his timing belt. He never did.. hit the bar for many beers instead
I wonder if that belt was an OEM Toyota belt or a cheap aftermarket belt. I agree with other comments made. Was it never changed previously but customer was charged?
This feels like a funeral.
That belt has way more than 75,000 miles on it
The 2004 is not a interferance engine, that is the vvt later motor.....
That’s a Toyota for you ❤❤
Was curious if the belt that broke was a Chinese part or OEM?
there s less drag on the belt if the oil is clean
Was it a genuine Lexus belt? I wonder if a person is better off having a dealer replace a timing belt since your sure to get original parts?
Agree with many that the belt was never replaced but the customer was charged for it. My timing belt on my 2UZ-FE replaced at 125K mi looked in way better shape than that one. @toyotamaintenance -- What brand was that broken belt? Gates?
Timing chain over belt any day of the year
That's awesome
That doesn't look like it was ever changed. My father used to ask for the replacement parts back after being scammed once.
Unbelievable 😮
Peter , we would like to know if you put a new timing belt in there , or just kept the used one on to be replaced at a more convenient time ?
Did you put a new belt on Peter?
I have a 2005 GX470 with 120k miles. Is it recommended to change the timing belt now? I have also never changed the spark plugs. Glad that truck had a second chance at life.
Is your belt the original belt from 2005? I know a guy with a 2005 GX470 with the original belt but much less mileage than yours. Also depends on the climate your vehicle is in. Do you live in a very hot or very cold area?
There's no way that timing belt have 70k miles
I just did mine on my 2uz last summer.
Amazing!!!
Toyota from Japan quality
Probably wadnt an OEM belt
Great video! You are the best! Not sure if after market belt was used as opposed to OEM? These engines I believe are the same as the million mile tundras.
Luv it! Many thanks ❤❤️
I would love to see a cross over with you and Care Care Nut.
Previous shop - no way they replaced it! BTW - how old was the belt you installed? Did you put a new one on before buttoning everything back up?
Here are my speculation about this case...the timing belt wasn't changed by the garage, it was over stretch last time it was changed, bad quality part.
I wonder if they just told him they changed the belt but didn’t! That back side has so much wear on it.
Always ask for the old parts....
Those rat bastards most likely didn't replace the timing belt. Most mechanics are shitbags! I'd never trust any of those scumbags unless it was the youtube owner of this channel! My hat goes off to an honest mechanic, one in a million! If you have to take your vehicle in to a mechanic install a hidden camera just so you have some recourse!
That's why consumer must INSIST that proof be supplied about repairs. A short video showing the belt OFF the engine while under replacement is all they have to do, while also providing old parts for inspection.
You can see the sadness on the dudes face as he’s explaining he thinks the engine is done. That’s crazy.
All hail whip cream head!!!!
Wait...the 2nd timing belt gave out after less than 100k...but the first/stock belt went for over 300k? Help me understand this...damn...
My guess? 1)Very cheap aftermarket belt 2) If OEM belt, it was replaced with a used worn out OEM belt 3) If OEM belt, they never replaced it
Mechanics here where I live don't think that the "white" 2UZ-FE will be finished if timing belt breaks while running, but the "black" VVT engine is.
Exactly
1 It wasn't replaced at ~300K
2 They didn't use an OEM timing belt.
That belt was not faulty, it was just never changed and worn out and stretched over time.
No way had that genuine Toyota Belt only done 70,000 miles.
Did the customer tell you when (how many miles) it has driven since the belt was last changed?
Customer's tightness with fully servicing properly has cost him now.
He was very lucky on this occasion.
🙄 Toyota zealots 😂 even Toyota have problems. My brother is a retired Toyota technician. It kept him in business
I actually prefer timing belts over chains. They are usually simpler as cheaper to replace, no issues with skip timing due to hydraulic tensioners. Although chains are technically stronger, what usually fails are the guides as the tensioners.
Totally agree, and several of Toyota's most durable motors happen to be timing belt motors too (2uz, 5vz)
Only on BMWs and Audi lol, on most car chains are lifetime
@@jeradmiles1956 Exactly. Plenty of newer Toyotas with rattling chains due to tensioners. That's why I'm all team belt. Even a DIYer is able to replace it without multiple special tools or having to reseal the front cover.
@@gianfrancoa Completely disagree. Know plenty of cases the chains needed to be replaced even below 150k.
I don’t know, I think they are both good. My sisters 09 LC 5.7 had 431k on it at Christmas, when we were visiting. Only thing besides regular maintenance it’s only needed water pump replaced twice. Other than the engine has never been open.
Replaced broken belt with a used belt?
I wonder how many interference motors have been replaced needlessly?
This , and I'm sure others have had similar experiences, because the mechanic didn't just throw in the towel because of a broken timing belt on an interference engine.
Good job, it pays to be absolutely sure before buying things
Why not just boroscope the engine? Just curious
Did you put a new timing belt on or leave the used one used for testing on??
Looks like he leave the used one. lol Should have replace the water pump too.
I finally replaced my factory timing belt on my ‘07 VVT-I 4.7 at 170,000 miles. Old belt still looked good on removal but I was definitely taking chances. Water pump was definitely leaving evidence of leaking for awhile.
Great video Peter.
About to do belt & pump on my 2003 4runner 2uzfe.
Is the Aisin belt & pump kit comparable to the Toyota kit?
I feel as though they are the same thing made at the same factory.
What is your opinion?
I just replaced my 93 toyota pickup timing belt/water pump using the aisin kit. The hydraulic tensioner looks exactly the same and the water pump is exactly the same. The only difference is that where on the old toyota water pump it says toyota on the aisin one the toyota lettering is ground off. I'm thinking it is done just so it can't be sold as an original toyota water pump. Not sure about the other pulleys and the belt being the same. Sorry I don't have experience with the 2uzfe kit, but thought I would at least tell you about my experience with an aisin kit.
I just bought a 2005 GX470. The belt was replaced by Lexus 20k miles ago but that was 9 years ago. Is age a problem?
Yes ! I would look at it at least to see the condition
I thought I heard a loud knocking noise when you first started it,, but in the end sounded nice and quiet.