[V8] [NAC] Toyota Tundra V8 water pump replacement

[Bryan Kamerer]

The complexity is going to depend upon what engine is in it.  Most US
models, I think, had the 4.7L V8, so let's assume it's that one.  I am
somewhat familiar with that process as it is the same 2UZ-FE engine as in a
100 Series Land Cruiser.  I have not done it but scoped it out thoroughly in
case I did need to on ours.  General "Toyota" forums are pretty useless for
real technical/how to questions.

1) Like mentioned, it is behind the TB, so you might as well do that at the
same time.
2) The special tool, I think, can be easily fabricated (grind an extra tooth
notch) into a common Ford one available at your local NAPA store.

So what you really want to look up is the complete TB change procedure.  It
is a fairly involved process as you do have to go through and remove a lot
of accessories to get at the timing belt.  It is not "rocket science" but it
takes a little more time than other engines.  If you want technical details,
I suggest doing a search in the "100 Series" technical sub-forum at this
website:

http://www.ih8mud.com/

This is a better source, in my opinion, than any of the general Toyota
forums.  I know there are some old threads in there going through the TB
change for the 2UZ-FE in great detail.  I think there is a Tundra-specific
forum, so you might want to check that one out, too.

Hope that points you in the right direction.

Bryan




On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 1:51 PM, Ed Kellock <ekellock at gmail.com> wrote:

> Have a friend asking if I can do this for them.  I've been on a couple of
> forums trying to figure it out but have mostly come up dry.  It seems like
> it's similar to the Audi V8 in that the w/p is behind the timing belt, but
> is it as involved as our's?
>
> Thanks,
> Ed
>
>
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