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TommyTundra · 04-20-2008, 11:14 AM

I have 77500 on a 2000 Tundra. Truck runs like a top. The dealer tells me that I should replace the timing belt and water pump at this stage. Approx. $500.00.

Anyone have an opinion.

2008_CrewMax · 04-20-2008, 11:46 AM

its usually good to change the timing belt at about 75k .. im not sure about the water pump

jpnca · 04-20-2008, 05:05 PM

As far as I know the 3.4L timming belt is recomended to be chaged at 90K miles. The 3L is somewhere around 70K. If you are doing the timing belt go a head and do the water pump, hoses, and belts because you have to take them off to get in there.

TommyTundra · 04-20-2008, 07:54 PM

Thanks guys
I'll wait for 90000

kit · 04-21-2008, 02:27 AM

Yeah Toyota recommends at 90k. Just wait till then. Your okay for a while.

Columbia, SC · 06-28-2008, 01:05 AM

OK, I am new to this site but nobody said anything about the 4.7 engine that is in a 2000 Tundra TRD, mine is a 4.7 and the timing belt was replaced by the dealer at 81,700
I have 140,000+ miles on her now with no problems.
This truck was owned by a Toyota dealer salesman and dealt with accordingly.
So I am thinking it should be changed out at around 80,000 miles.
I am not trying to 'stir the pot' at all,,,, just letting on of my dealings and records I have for this sweet @ss ride.
Columbia,SC

Deznutjob · 06-28-2008, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyTundra

I have 77500 on a 2000 Tundra. Truck runs like a top. The dealer tells me that I should replace the timing belt and water pump at this stage. Approx. $500.00.

Anyone have an opinion.

I had a 2000 Tundra with 180,000 miles on it, it too ran like a top and I never changed the timing belt or the water pump. That truck is all but bomb proof!

Ironman02 · 06-30-2008, 01:47 PM

I think it is all in how you drive your truck. The harder you are on it the sooner you will have to change it. The dealer told me 90K, and I now have 121K without the change. The truck runs very strong. Most of my mileage was from highway driving though.

Has anyone done this job on their own? How difficult is it, and about how many hours to complete?

Deznutjob · 06-30-2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironman02

I think it is all in how you drive your truck. The harder you are on it the sooner you will have to change it. The dealer told me 90K, and I now have 121K without the change. The truck runs very strong. Most of my mileage was from highway driving though.

Has anyone done this job on their own? How difficult is it, and about how many hours to complete?

Ironman, I had a heavy foot the whole 180,000 miles! That 4.7 V8 is bombproof! If changing it will give you piece of mind then I would change it bro. Sorry, haha I don't know how to change it by the way.

04-20-2008, 11:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
TommyTundra Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3	Timing belt I have 77500 on a 2000 Tundra. Truck runs like a top. The dealer tells me that I should replace the timing belt and water pump at this stage. Approx. $500.00. Anyone have an opinion.

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2008_CrewMax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,677	its usually good to change the timing belt at about 75k .. im not sure about the water pump __________________ White CrewMax 5.7L <---- Thats All That Matters lift + tires + wheels + stereo + go fast mods + tint + tinted tail lights (you're jealous)

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jpnca Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 1,573	As far as I know the 3.4L timming belt is recomended to be chaged at 90K miles. The 3L is somewhere around 70K. If you are doing the timing belt go a head and do the water pump, hoses, and belts because you have to take them off to get in there. __________________

06-28-2008, 01:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
Columbia, SC Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 15	OK, I am new to this site but nobody said anything about the 4.7 engine that is in a 2000 Tundra TRD, mine is a 4.7 and the timing belt was replaced by the dealer at 81,700 I have 140,000+ miles on her now with no problems. This truck was owned by a Toyota dealer salesman and dealt with accordingly. So I am thinking it should be changed out at around 80,000 miles. I am not trying to 'stir the pot' at all,,,, just letting on of my dealings and records I have for this sweet @ss ride. Columbia,SC __________________ 'No arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is as formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women.'- Ronald Reagan

06-30-2008, 01:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ironman02 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 63	I think it is all in how you drive your truck. The harder you are on it the sooner you will have to change it. The dealer told me 90K, and I now have 121K without the change. The truck runs very strong. Most of my mileage was from highway driving though. Has anyone done this job on their own? How difficult is it, and about how many hours to complete? __________________ What it is: - 02’ Ivan Steward Signature Addition SR5 4x4 access cab - TRD 16” rims - (5) 33” Dakota M/T - Westin nerf bars - TRD Billet Grill and custom front bumper - Rhino liner - TruXedo bed cover - Trailer brake controller - Husky Floor Mats F/B - TRD carpet - Tinted windows - A few dents and scratches

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04-20-2008, 07:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
TommyTundra Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3	Thanks guys I'll wait for 90000

04-21-2008, 02:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
kit Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 189	Yeah Toyota recommends at 90k. Just wait till then. Your okay for a while.

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