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Question by Mitch
Submitted on 1/29/2004
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How long is the life expectancy of a drive belt on a Toyota Tundra?

Answer by Howler
Submitted on 3/13/2004
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Not very long from what I can tell. I have a 2002 Tundra with 49k on it and the belt has been squealing for some time now. I sprayed it with some dressing but didn't help much. It looks good though.

Answer by noyb2
Submitted on 3/17/2004
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My 2002 Tundra has a squealing belt also with 50K miles on it. Dressing it with a spray doesn't help, usually makes it worse. How hard is it to change the belt?

Answer by coptr911
Submitted on 5/13/2004
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USE "Gates" brand belts. Much better quality than "Toyota OEM" replacement. SBaumgartner@dc.rr.com

Answer by bg1
Submitted on 8/13/2004
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Spray it with a tire dressing. It will lube it a little and the squeal should go away. It's usually the top side of the belt that's squealing. I've been doing that for years on various vehicles and it works.

Answer by dave
Submitted on 11/1/2004
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My Tundra has 68000 and the dealer said i need to change the belt becuase there are visible cracks on the belt. So if you see small cracks on the belt then it's time to change it. It's very expensive ($110).

Answer by bobbyrocks
Submitted on 1/7/2005
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I changed my belt at about 80k. It is not too diffucult. May want to make note of the travel around the pulleys. Note that the belt tension is not adjustable. There is a spring loaded tensioner that has a bolt attached to the middle of it. Put a wrench on it and turn and the tensions will let up on the belt for removal. It's actually a very convenient way to provide tension and to release tension when changing the belt.

Answer by dvpro
Submitted on 2/26/2005
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How do I check if it's the belt or the pully bearing? Where can I buy a "Gates" DB?

Answer by jimbo
Submitted on 9/30/2005
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2000 Toyota Tundra with 77 K miles...No squeals, no problem as yet with drive belt.

Answer by dlamb
Submitted on 5/21/2007
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I have a 2004 4x4 tundra Sr55 double cab 4.7 engine. I would like to put a oil pressure gauage on it. what is the best brand and is it hard to install. any answers i would appreciate, thanks

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