150k Timing belt change

[09logan_gxl Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close 09logan_gxl]

G'Day everyone,

I have a 2009 3L D4D GXL Prado. I have had it since 90,000. I have changed oil and filters every 5000km myself. I have also changed the inline and main diesel filters at about 120,000.

I need to change my timing belt soon. Like now actually. I'm at 150,256 kms. I am getting a mate that knows a few things about cars, but I just wanted to get some information that actually own these types of cars and have experience doing this so I appreicate your comments.

1. Is timing belt easy to change at home?
2. Do I need any special tools etc?
3. I have heard something about changing the pulley at the same time. Is this a good idea to do at the same time?
4. What is a rough cost for the timing belt and the pulley?
5. Is there anything else that should be completed at the same time as the timing belt?

What else should be completed at this 150k service. The car has only had oil and filters changed as well as diesel filters changed since 90,000km. What would be the most important things that need attention for a prado that hasn't been serviced except for the oil and filters as said above?

Thanks for your answers and suggestions guys and girls. I really appreciate it.

[Black 150 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Black 150]

I'd get the injector feedbacks done, from all reports 150k is about all you can expect out of them.

[macaroon1 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close macaroon1]

This may help:http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...0-D-4D)-engine
Lots of good info.

[Anth120playdo Banned Find all posts View Profile Close Anth120playdo]

G'Day everyone,

I have a 2009 3L D4D GXL Prado. I have had it since 90,000. I have changed oil and filters every 5000km myself. I have also changed the inline and main diesel filters at about 120,000.

I need to change my timing belt soon. Like now actually. I'm at 150,256 kms. I am getting a mate that knows a few things about cars, but I just wanted to get some information that actually own these types of cars and have experience doing this so I appreicate your comments.

1. Is timing belt easy to change at home?
2. Do I need any special tools etc?
3. I have heard something about changing the pulley at the same time. Is this a good idea to do at the same time?
4. What is a rough cost for the timing belt and the pulley?
5. Is there anything else that should be completed at the same time as the timing belt?

What else should be completed at this 150k service. The car has only had oil and filters changed as well as diesel filters changed since 90,000km. What would be the most important things that need attention for a prado that hasn't been serviced except for the oil and filters as said above?

Thanks for your answers and suggestions guys and girls. I really appreciate it.

Yes
No
If required
Belt 60 pulley 100 tensioner 100 (rough)
Chech timing marks.

New injectors

[Walky88 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Walky88]

G'Day everyone,

I have a 2009 3L D4D GXL Prado. I have had it since 90,000. I have changed oil and filters every 5000km myself. I have also changed the inline and main diesel filters at about 120,000.

I need to change my timing belt soon. Like now actually. I'm at 150,256 kms. I am getting a mate that knows a few things about cars, but I just wanted to get some information that actually own these types of cars and have experience doing this so I appreicate your comments.

1. Is timing belt easy to change at home?
2. Do I need any special tools etc?
3. I have heard something about changing the pulley at the same time. Is this a good idea to do at the same time?
4. What is a rough cost for the timing belt and the pulley?
5. Is there anything else that should be completed at the same time as the timing belt?

What else should be completed at this 150k service. The car has only had oil and filters changed as well as diesel filters changed since 90,000km. What would be the most important things that need attention for a prado that hasn't been serviced except for the oil and filters as said above?

Thanks for your answers and suggestions guys and girls. I really appreciate it.

If interested i can print out the procedure from my timing belt book at work if you want.

The following answers are different as i'm a mechanic.

1. Very Easy
2. No
3. I would change Hydraulic Tensioner, Tensioner Pulley and Timing Seals. However getting into the timing seals is a little harder.
4. Can't remember price of Kit sorry.
5. Water Pump. Often they are leaking by this stage if not a touch earlier. However changing the pump at home will make the job harder. Alternator and mounting bracket have to be moved to the side.

[09logan_gxl Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close 09logan_gxl]

If interested i can print out the procedure from my timing belt book at work if you want.

The following answers are different as i'm a mechanic.

1. Very Easy
2. No
3. I would change Hydraulic Tensioner, Tensioner Pulley and Timing Seals. However getting into the timing seals is a little harder.
4. Can't remember price of Kit sorry.
5. Water Pump. Often they are leaking by this stage if not a touch earlier. However changing the pump at home will make the job harder. Alternator and mounting bracket have to be moved to the side.

Yeah mate if you could send that to me that would be awesome.

Thanks for all your help guys

[Walky88 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Walky88]

I'll scan in it at work tomorrow for you!

[Walky88 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Walky88]

Also a Gates timing kit part number TCKH1511 is $300 trade and $415 retail.
A gates timing belt T1511 is $35 trade and retail of $55

Another listing is the repco kits (unsure of contents as i always use gates)

RTTKH1511 is $249 trade and $339 retail.

[winniliss Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close winniliss]

Have a look at this http://www.prado#tech.com/phpbb/view...php?f=81&t=884 delete # in the link for it to work

I have got a quote from http://www.amayama.com as an example
Oil seal - cam shaft 9031132019 $4.93
Water pump 1610069356 $214.90
Timing belt 1356839016 $49.54
Tensioner Assy 1354067020 $68.87
Idler Sub-assy 1350567042 $41.76
Mine is due in 12000km

Winston

[gxl_d4d Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close gxl_d4d]

Gates Kit:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TIMING-BE...item232fc797c7

[winniliss Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close winniliss]

Gates Kit:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TIMING-BE...item232fc797c7

I wonder what the warranty would be on the water pump and or how long it would last.

[09logan_gxl Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close 09logan_gxl]

Hello, thanks for the quotes. Really appreciate it. Is it advisable to change out water pump even if it's no leaking? What are the repco kits like as in quality?

[Anth120playdo Banned Find all posts View Profile Close Anth120playdo]

Hello, thanks for the quotes. Really appreciate it. Is it advisable to change out water pump even if it's no leaking? What are the repco kits like as in quality?

IMO If it ain't broke don't fix it.
Change pump at 300k if it makes it.
If it leaks, it's a low leak usually nothing urgent or that will stop you or do damage.

I have had problems with Repco branded items including water pumps.
Stick to Japan made stuff & bearings.
I often use bursons brand, GMB pumps made in Japan.
I try not to use genuine as they leak, all Toyota water pumps leak, eventually & slowly.

Timing belt is a timing belt, that's it.
Check tensioner & idler but only need to replace if faulty, which if it was you would already know by a broken engine.
Again perhaps change those extra 2 items at 300k.

The only things that need to be changed more than the Toyota service schedule, that will prevent are:
Fuel filters
Injectors.

It ll depends on the condition & service level of the vehicle but that is your guide.

[09logan_gxl Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close 09logan_gxl]

Hello, was that wondering how do I get rid of the timing belt reminder light on the dash, once I change the belt?