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!
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'm sure you saw it broke when he took the cover off. If not. Was it broken or was it a fuse, crank sensor. Really lucky. They didn't make the engine any different from one to the other.
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.
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.
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.
Toyotas never fail to amaze me. Broke timing belt on my 01 sequoia with 220k on the clock . This video gave me a lot of hope so I took the gamble threw a new belt on and she lives on. No misfires , baby runs like new !
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.
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 UA-cam, 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.....
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~
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 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.
I've heard the same as well, that non-VVTI do not experience damage during timing belt breakage. I have a 2004 GX470, just replaced the timing belt with an AISIN kit.
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 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.
This video was so sad to watch as a fellow 2UZ-FE owner... but such a huge smile and joy came at 21:17 2UZ-FE absolutely the greatest motor built by Toyota. I’m certain the owner will give the clear for further testing but this hints at the theory I read many years ago that the non-VVTi versions have a chance of surviving timing belt failure. The owner gave this motor plot armor when they said they wanted it to reach half a million miles! 500k miles is the goal I gave mine many years ago. Currently at 419k miles and the timing belt system has only been serviced twice (the last time at 359k miles and that service was overdue for 250k+ miles and the belt looked in quality condition I kept it!) Absolute workhorse of an engine doesn’t give up even if you wanted it to!
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.
I am NOT a mechanic, but I think that what happened is that the vehicle was idling & the belt broke & instead of snapping immediately, the belt pulled apart slowly enough that the engine was virtually stopped when the separation of the belt was effected & the drag of the internal components stopped the final rotation. I had a belt on an interference engine break & I retimed everything , put on a new belt, & all was well. Had the car been on a highway at speed, it would have had a destroyed engine. Great video!
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.
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. 🥇
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.
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.
Just had the timing belt replaced on my 06 tundra with around 76000 miles on it and the belt looked almost brand new no cracks and I could read all the print on the belt.
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.
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 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.
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.
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).
Excellent video and good luck for the owner. Absolute tank. Wonder what brand the bad timing belt was. Shocked it only lasted 75k mi. Gates? Maybe even worse. We all know you know from helping the boxer customer do not cheap out on belts. Happy ending. I live for your videos like these. Repairs with a successful happy ending. Even if it had low compression it starts and runs so I would keep it even without a valve replacement job. Hopefully it did not kiss the piston too much or at all. We don't want heat cycles to make any weakened valves become known later down the line. Tell him to drive gently for some time after just to make sure. If a valve drops into the cylinder make sure he knows to stop the car immediately. It would be like shrapnel in the explosions of war in the detonation area.
Thank you for this video. It is very helpful to anyone who wants to do this job. I am not trying to promote another channel on your channel, but wanted to mention that there is a very detailed two part series about replacing the GX timing belt on the Timmy the Toolman channel. I mentioned your channel on their video and I wanted to reciprocate so that anyone who has watched this very good video can also see another reference about this job. Best to you and thank you for this video. As a 2004 Sequoia owner, this is a very helpful video.
The pure joy, and even giddiness that I hear as you describe it as a miracle made me smile to the depths of my soul! I have an ‘05 LX470, with almost as many miles, and my goal is also a half-million miles. And this video gives me hope that I can get there.
The timing belt on my 2002 Sequoia snapped at 280k km; previous owner replaced it and kept on driving until I bought it at 346k. I drove it for a year and then put an OEM belt/water pump/cam and crank seals for peace of mind. Currently sitting at 376k and the 4.7 is still purring like a kitten. I love this engine
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!
Lot of rain in your area now. The trick they call about #atmosphericriver but ypu are still the sunshine in this customer's cloudy day. If this is an absolute miracle and you like miracles. Does that mean you have performed many miracles? Then I must say you have to admit you are a miracle worker!! And that's why I am here for it. As we all are. You show us many things we dont know, I want to help teach in return to make us all better. Geyser sounds like "guy"zer. I like Crystal Geyser more these days. Arrowhead water tastes heavy now. I think the water aquifer is drying up. Have a fantastic day my friend. Stay warm. I am glad ypu bought the Gerry Costco item for yourself. You never buy thibgs for yourself. I wish you reduced pain on your thumb.
Amazing video Petr, great outcome and a demonstration that you are the Toyota master. It's great to see the old engine endure adversity and come back for more. It wants 500,000 I think.
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
Original belt or a cheap aftermarket belt, I try to alway use toyota parts. The non VVT 2UZ-FE motor may not be an interference motor, or so I have been told. The 2004 GX is a NON-VVT motor so it may not be an interference motor.
I've never owned one of these V-8s, however I had a 1991 Camry from new. I followed the recommended service schedule and periodically inspected the timing belt. At 202.000 miles some wear was apparent and I replace the belt. Fairly simple procedure and the cost was $17 at the time for a new belt. I have seen timing belts from this era that were original and the belt was in good shape at 200,000 miles.
It surprises me that youre surprised, i cant count how many interference timing belts ive seen break but no engine damage. on the other hand ive seen plenty bent valves, find out how many valves give them a quote and pull heads. The mechanics need to have hope and be very careful putting the belt back on so they dont bend valves during that process because they are careless.
Absolutely love this video, Peter. Great job in getting this beautiful machine back on the road. Toyota/Lexus quality, amazing! Thank you and cheers my friend.👍🇨🇦🇺🇸
I just did the timing belt on my 120k mile v8 2007 4runner. The belt was cracked and looked like it was about to break. I am glad I did it. The truck runs great and has been flawless in my 6 years of ownership.
@@thetruth8095 purchased in Madison, WI. The underside of the truck tells the story of a lifetime of Midwestern winters. No holes or anything like that, but it isn't pristine.
@@cjburn2758 Road salt is the enemy of these vehicles. You should consider treating the frame with rust converter and undercoating if you have not already.
no way that was a new belt installed, either that or the belt was made in Ch***. I replaced mine at over 100k and it was absolutely like new, no hairline cracks in it, nothing. I installed a new Toyota belt, no after market crap. Great to hear that the engine never got damaged, Toyota strong.
I just changed my timing belt on my '04 GX this Summer. Well over 90k miles. on the old belt. Cracked but still intact. This was interesting. Thanks, Peter! Good luck to your client.
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
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.
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 just completed the timing belt on my 2002 Sequoia, no record that if was ever done, vehicle has 208k miles. I got concerned when the serpentine belt snapped so decided to do all pulleys and belts. I used only genuine Toyota parts, $1000, but I trust it to last at least another 100k. I don't understand why anyone would use non genuine toyota timing belt for this labor intensive job. PS my 208k timing belt looked better than the one here that snapped...
This video proves what my mechanic has been saying for years about the GX. He owns one. He has been telling me for years to get a GX 470. He says it is bulletproof. He is a Toyota and Lexus certified mechanic. My fear is the guy any day could retire,
The trick with those engines is also to advance that camshafts one tooth When installing the belts with the crank shaft at 0 all the slack on the tensioner side that way when you pull the pin on the tensioner it will pull the camshafs back into phase and all the marks will lineup I can't tell you how many times I've seen this done improperly and there will be one tooth off
Wow! That broken belt looks too old to have been replaced 70,000 miles ago unless it is a cheap after market belt. Are you able to tell if the broken belt is a genuine Toyota part? It may be the original or second belt. Very interesting!
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.
This is the second 2UZ-FE Engine I've seen where the timing belt failed and started back up after the belt was replaced. I know the manufacture states the 2UZ-FE is an interference engine, but there are mechanics who claim it isn't.
I would love to see a cross over with you and Care Care Nut.
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 ?
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!
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'm sure you saw it broke when he took the cover off. If not. Was it broken or was it a fuse, crank sensor. Really lucky. They didn't make the engine any different from one to the other.
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.
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
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.
Amazing how it survived its own death. This got me smiling because miracles like this are uncommon.
Toyotas never fail to amaze me. Broke timing belt on my 01 sequoia with 220k on the clock . This video gave me a lot of hope so I took the gamble threw a new belt on and she lives on. No misfires , baby runs like new !
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.
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!
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
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?
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 UA-cam, 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.....
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~
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 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.
I've heard the same as well, that non-VVTI do not experience damage during timing belt breakage. I have a 2004 GX470, just replaced the timing belt with an AISIN kit.
I thought I heard a loud knocking noise when you first started it,, but in the end sounded nice and quiet.
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
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 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
Same thing happened to my wifes camry slapped a new belt on and it was fine.
Great job Peter
This video was so sad to watch as a fellow 2UZ-FE owner... but such a huge smile and joy came at 21:17 2UZ-FE absolutely the greatest motor built by Toyota. I’m certain the owner will give the clear for further testing but this hints at the theory I read many years ago that the non-VVTi versions have a chance of surviving timing belt failure.
The owner gave this motor plot armor when they said they wanted it to reach half a million miles! 500k miles is the goal I gave mine many years ago. Currently at 419k miles and the timing belt system has only been serviced twice (the last time at 359k miles and that service was overdue for 250k+ miles and the belt looked in quality condition I kept it!)
Absolute workhorse of an engine doesn’t give up even if you wanted it to!
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.
I am NOT a mechanic, but I think that what happened is that the vehicle was idling & the belt broke & instead of snapping immediately, the belt pulled apart slowly enough that the engine was virtually stopped when the separation of the belt was effected & the drag of the internal components stopped the final rotation. I had a belt on an interference engine break & I retimed everything , put on a new belt, & all was well. Had the car been on a highway at speed, it would have had a destroyed engine.
Great video!
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.
1 It wasn't replaced at ~300K
2 They didn't use an OEM timing 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 one of these engines at 220k miles in my ‘03 Tundra. Ready for a new belt this year. I approve of this outcome!
Thanks peter, for showing those engines reliability
I was really waiting for the compression test results, that would give you the final 'go' / 'no-go'.
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. 🥇
Outstanding!! Just don't understand why the belt broke a 70+ thousand miles but worked out great for the owner very lucky man. What a miracle.
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?
That was the biggest rollercoaster of emotions I've ever seen on this channel.
I have a long way to go on my 2uzfe, only at 261k.
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.
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.
Just had the timing belt replaced on my 06 tundra with around 76000 miles on it and the belt looked almost brand new no cracks and I could read all the print on the belt.
will you be letting the next one go a bit longer?
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.
Bulletproof motor and reliable as was the 1,000,000 mile engine bulletproof Toyota
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 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.
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.
What a Very Entertaining Video Peter
We were all Hoping that you could Save that 4.7 Engine!!
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).
Excellent video and good luck for the owner. Absolute tank. Wonder what brand the bad timing belt was. Shocked it only lasted 75k mi. Gates? Maybe even worse. We all know you know from helping the boxer customer do not cheap out on belts. Happy ending. I live for your videos like these. Repairs with a successful happy ending. Even if it had low compression it starts and runs so I would keep it even without a valve replacement job. Hopefully it did not kiss the piston too much or at all. We don't want heat cycles to make any weakened valves become known later down the line. Tell him to drive gently for some time after just to make sure. If a valve drops into the cylinder make sure he knows to stop the car immediately. It would be like shrapnel in the explosions of war in the detonation area.
Thank you for this video. It is very helpful to anyone who wants to do this job. I am not trying to promote another channel on your channel, but wanted to mention that there is a very detailed two part series about replacing the GX timing belt on the Timmy the Toolman channel. I mentioned your channel on their video and I wanted to reciprocate so that anyone who has watched this very good video can also see another reference about this job. Best to you and thank you for this video. As a 2004 Sequoia owner, this is a very helpful video.
The pure joy, and even giddiness that I hear as you describe it as a miracle made me smile to the depths of my soul! I have an ‘05 LX470, with almost as many miles, and my goal is also a half-million miles. And this video gives me hope that I can get there.
The timing belt on my 2002 Sequoia snapped at 280k km; previous owner replaced it and kept on driving until I bought it at 346k. I drove it for a year and then put an OEM belt/water pump/cam and crank seals for peace of mind. Currently sitting at 376k and the 4.7 is still purring like a kitten. I love this engine
This is great news!!! Simply amazing
Great little miracle! Speaks to what a great job Toyota does in design and quality! The owner must be very happy with the results.🎉
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!
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
Great job, I came across your channel and appreciate how you took the time to check the problem...Thanks for sharing
Lot of rain in your area now. The trick they call about #atmosphericriver but ypu are still the sunshine in this customer's cloudy day.
If this is an absolute miracle and you like miracles. Does that mean you have performed many miracles? Then I must say you have to admit you are a miracle worker!! And that's why I am here for it. As we all are. You show us many things we dont know, I want to help teach in return to make us all better. Geyser sounds like "guy"zer. I like Crystal Geyser more these days. Arrowhead water tastes heavy now. I think the water aquifer is drying up. Have a fantastic day my friend. Stay warm. I am glad ypu bought the Gerry Costco item for yourself. You never buy thibgs for yourself. I wish you reduced pain on your thumb.
Amazing video Petr, great outcome and a demonstration that you are the Toyota master. It's great to see the old engine endure adversity and come back for more. It wants 500,000 I think.
Wow! That guy is lucky. I hope he gets his half million miles on it. 👍
Thanks Peter! It's not a miracle it's a T.O.Y.O.T.A. My 2001 Sequoia 320k miles running great!
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
Peter, OUTSTANDING VIDEO and as USUAL, EXCELLENT, HONEST, WORK and SUCCESS, BY YOU!!! You are a LEGEND in the car mechanic world!!
Original belt or a cheap aftermarket belt, I try to alway use toyota parts. The non VVT 2UZ-FE motor may not be an interference motor, or so I have been told. The 2004 GX is a NON-VVT motor so it may not be an interference motor.
I've never owned one of these V-8s, however I had a 1991 Camry from new. I followed the recommended service schedule and periodically inspected the timing belt. At 202.000 miles some wear was apparent and I replace the belt. Fairly simple procedure and the cost was $17 at the time for a new belt. I have seen timing belts from this era that were original and the belt was in good shape at 200,000 miles.
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.
It surprises me that youre surprised, i cant count how many interference timing belts ive seen break but no engine damage. on the other hand ive seen plenty bent valves, find out how many valves give them a quote and pull heads. The mechanics need to have hope and be very careful putting the belt back on so they dont bend valves during that process because they are careless.
Absolutely love this video, Peter. Great job in getting this beautiful machine back on the road. Toyota/Lexus quality, amazing! Thank you and cheers my friend.👍🇨🇦🇺🇸
I replaced the timing belt on my 04 4.7 at 16 years , 65k. It looked perfect and seemed able to go a lot further 🎉
That previous belt was definitely never changed.
I just did the timing belt on my 120k mile v8 2007 4runner. The belt was cracked and looked like it was about to break. I am glad I did it. The truck runs great and has been flawless in my 6 years of ownership.
What climate was your vehicle in? Was it hot or cold?
@@thetruth8095 purchased in Madison, WI. The underside of the truck tells the story of a lifetime of Midwestern winters. No holes or anything like that, but it isn't pristine.
@@cjburn2758 Road salt is the enemy of these vehicles. You should consider treating the frame with rust converter and undercoating if you have not already.
@thetruth8095 got cleaned up Blaster Surface Shield applied this summer.
@@cjburn2758 That’s great. PB Blaster Surface Shield is a great product.
no way that was a new belt installed, either that or the belt was made in Ch***. I replaced mine at over 100k and it was absolutely like new, no hairline cracks in it, nothing. I installed a new Toyota belt, no after market crap. Great to hear that the engine never got damaged, Toyota strong.
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?
Sorry for your loss 😢
I just changed my timing belt on my '04 GX this Summer. Well over 90k miles. on the old belt. Cracked but still intact. This was interesting. Thanks, Peter! Good luck to your client.
What climate was your GX in? Was it a hot or cold climate?
@@thetruth8095 the two extremes here in Western Canada.
@@kenzeller6518 Those frigid winters definitely have an aging effect on the rubber in these vehicles.
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
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.
Wow I was always a believer in these engines. That's incredible.
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
Resurrected from the dead.
Nice work, absolutely love this channel. You are just one of the best guys on youtube.
Awesome Peter!!! You bring the best from vehicles
God Bless
did you put in a new belt after try with the used one?
I just completed the timing belt on my 2002 Sequoia, no record that if was ever done, vehicle has 208k miles. I got concerned when the serpentine belt snapped so decided to do all pulleys and belts. I used only genuine Toyota parts, $1000, but I trust it to last at least another 100k. I don't understand why anyone would use non genuine toyota timing belt for this labor intensive job. PS my 208k timing belt looked better than the one here that snapped...
Fantastic video!!!! Toyota/Lexus needs to see this fight haven’t already!!!! Again, great job brother. Keep it up!!!
Graet video; and an extremeky lucky owner. Congratualtions, excellent work and a rewarding outcome. Thanks
This video proves what my mechanic has been saying for years about the GX. He owns one. He has been telling me for years to get a GX 470. He says it is bulletproof. He is a Toyota and Lexus certified mechanic. My fear is the guy any day could retire,
Someone got real lucky. Great video
That Bell has more than 70000 miles on it. I've changed them all the time. I've seen him with a 100000 that looks better than that.
The trick with those engines is also to advance that camshafts one tooth When installing the belts with the crank shaft at 0 all the slack on the tensioner side that way when you pull the pin on the tensioner it will pull the camshafs back into phase and all the marks will lineup I can't tell you how many times I've seen this done improperly and there will be one tooth off
Wow, that's amazing no damage is done.
I heard and witnessed on a 1UZFE and the other two generations are bulletproof.
A lovely engine the 2Uz!
Wow! That broken belt looks too old to have been replaced 70,000 miles ago unless it is a cheap after market belt. Are you able to tell if the broken belt is a genuine Toyota part? It may be the original or second belt. Very interesting!
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.
Great work very good outcome for the owner there.
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.
Thank you Peter.
I need to borrow a line from Bob Weir on this one "I need a mircle everyday!!"
You da man!
I wonder if everything related with the timing belt was replaced . Idlers, tentioners, water pump, pulleys, cam seals etc.
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.
This is the second 2UZ-FE Engine I've seen where the timing belt failed and started back up after the belt was replaced. I know the manufacture states the 2UZ-FE is an interference engine, but there are mechanics who claim it isn't.
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