Tried to search for this but came up empty...my 4.7L '05 Tundra has what is termed an "interference motor"; if the timing belt fails with the motor running it pretty much ruin and self-digest the engine.
My question: Toyota recommends replacing the rubber/fabric timing belt at 100K miles or 10 years.
Has anyone actually had a belt break and ruin their motor?
My '05 was bought new and has only 41K; replacing the belt [water pump replaced as part of the repair] costs about $950.
I don't wish to be penny wise and pound foolish but neither to I want to either worry about this when in BFE or get hustled into replacing a belt that may go for another 100K. Carrying a '16 Hawk.
Any experiences and insights will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Phil
My question: Toyota recommends replacing the rubber/fabric timing belt at 100K miles or 10 years.
Has anyone actually had a belt break and ruin their motor?
My '05 was bought new and has only 41K; replacing the belt [water pump replaced as part of the repair] costs about $950.
I don't wish to be penny wise and pound foolish but neither to I want to either worry about this when in BFE or get hustled into replacing a belt that may go for another 100K. Carrying a '16 Hawk.
Any experiences and insights will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Phil