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snafu - 28 Sep 2004 11:44 GMT

I got an 04 Tundra SR5 4WD regular cab in July and love it (best vehicle
I've ever owned) but I do have a couple of questions:

1. in reading posts to the group, I've seen mentions of changing the timing
belt at 60,000 - 70,000 miles. Is this a problem with Toyotas and, if so,
what are the signs the belt needs changed?

2. my driver's side low beam headlight shines low and I'd like to raise it a
bit. The owner's manual says to take it to a Toyota dealer for adjustment,
but surely it can't be that hard to do. How are headlight adjustments made
(which are the adjusting screws?).

TIA for any advice.

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Ken Shelton - 28 Sep 2004 15:48 GMT

The timing belt is due for replacement at 90,000 miles. No, it is not a
problem unless it's skipped; it is a regular maintenance item--the belts
deteriorate. The signs you should'a changed it? The engine stops with a
clatter and you have major expense with engine repairs to fix the damage
after the belt breaks and allows the valves to hit the pistons.

Get a #2 Phillips screwdriver--it has a 1/4" diameter shank. You'll find a
round hole in the top of the headlight housing just the size for that
screwdriver. Put the screwdriver into that hole and turn it until the light
beam is where you want it.

Ken

> I got an 04 Tundra SR5 4WD regular cab in July and love it (best vehicle
> I've ever owned) but I do have a couple of questions:
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> TIA for any advice.

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Rich Lockyer - 29 Sep 2004 06:54 GMT

>I got an 04 Tundra SR5 4WD regular cab in July and love it (best vehicle
>I've ever owned) but I do have a couple of questions:
>
>1. in reading posts to the group, I've seen mentions of changing the timing
>belt at 60,000 - 70,000 miles. Is this a problem with Toyotas and, if so,
>what are the signs the belt needs changed?

It's not a problem. It's a belt and requies periodic change.
The owner's manual recommends 90k (as opposed to most other vehicles
that recommend 60-70k)

--- Rich
http://richlockyer.tripod.com/

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