pianoman Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 My 7 year old Toyota Prerunner has decided that it's time (or mileage) for changing the Timing Belt... I am curious as to what it will cost both at Toyota and with an independent Tech... Anyone had it done recently?? Pianoman in Kalasin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEVUP Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I do all my services at Toyota & the belts are usually done at 100,000 intervals where a light on the dash should appear coming up to my 2 nd very soon if thats how it works Total 100,000 service was 6000 i think on 2.5 lt so taking a wild guess i would say 3 - 4 000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoman Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 I do all my services at Toyota & the belts are usually done at 100,000 intervals where a light on the dash should appear coming up to my 2 nd very soon if thats how it works Total 100,000 service was 6000 i think on 2.5 lt so taking a wild guess i would say 3 - 4 000 Never really gave the Timing Belt much thought, and I have had my truck serviced regularly as suggested in the manual but after the first 3 years I stopped using the Toyota Dealership as I found them grossly over charging for both parts and service (Parts twice what are available even in the dealerships own Parts Dept, and labor 3 to 4 times what independent techs charge).. But just this week, as the odometer turned 150,000 KM the light came on warning me that it was time,,, The last timing belt that I had replaced was 14 years ago back in the US and was on my Mercedes so can not use that as a price guide, at least I hope not... I would be very pleasantly surprised to have it done for under 6,000 baht... Pianoman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Is it really still a belt or a chain these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manfredtillmann Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 do not ignore the warning light and get the belt changed asap. no matter what it costs to do this it is heaps cheaper than having the thing snap. i had to replace both cylinder heads (a 4 cyl. boxer engine) after the pistons bent the open valves and broke the valve guides in the process when the belt snapped while doing 100 km/h on the highway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrilled Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 A tip when you have the belt changed Shane the water pump also.Save yourself labor when it does go.A belt last around 100,000 Miles.If you drive longer then your gambling.Most people toss the car and buy A new one if the belt breaks.To much money sinking it into an old car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredob43 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 In the book it just recommends 150th. But if you speak to Toyota BKK they say 150th km or 7 years. Just had mine done at Toyota the cost was 3,467 bt, labour vat and parts belt and tensioner wheel. What other places charge Buddha only knows, but at Toyota you get a guarantee. So at least your set for the next 7 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoman Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 In the book it just recommends 150th. But if you speak to Toyota BKK they say 150th km or 7 years. Just had mine done at Toyota the cost was 3,467 bt, labour vat and parts belt and tensioner wheel. What other places charge Buddha only knows, but at Toyota you get a guarantee. So at least your set for the next 7 years. That helps to settle the Cheap side of my nature, so I will probably go to Toyota and ask for an Estimate and proceed from there... Of course I am sure that they will want to add on all of the "Required" services that I have had done at outside shops since my last visit to the Dealership... So some discussions may be involved prior to getting them to proceed... Thanks to all for the Feed Back... Pianoman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinK Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 If you don't do the kms isn't there also a time factor for when timing belts (not chains) should be replaced ? Every 5 years ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I'd appreciate the answer to the above also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredob43 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 If you don't do the kms isn't there also a time factor for when timing belts (not chains) should be replaced ? Every 5 years ? Just double checked the handbook, 150,000km, no mention of age, just mentions the 'belt' dash warning light. But suppose it would be good insurance to change it. My ride is near 9 years old at a 106,000km, perhaps l might change it.. Like you having read the book bit on 150th I thought that's crazy, that would make my Spivo well over 12/3 years before it was changed at the present K/M I do. 7 years now and still less that 90th Knowing that a belt would be well past it's sell by date by then, I phoned Toyota BKK head office spoke to their engineer/technician and he said that I was correct and they had missed off the 7 years bit. Conclusion never believe what you read in Thailand if it's been translated. N/B it only takes Toyota less then 20 minutes to do the job from start to finish. I was in and out (pre booked) in under 30 Min: had to wait to pay. Bloody sight longer if I had waited for the free valet they do. Edit for C/Mai there's your answer it's 7 years on a Toyota not Chain, rubber belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manfredtillmann Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I asked in B-quik today, was having some oils changed, guy said about 6,000bht, well l just .... my australian citroen dealer charges me A$ 110 for a 'car protection kit' at every service. that's a cardboard floor cover and a shopping bag like plastic cover over my leather driver's seat. that's it! at current exchange rates that thb4400. if your v8 would have two timing belts - it probably doesn't as it is still side valve , the replacement of the timing belts in australia would cost you around A$4500. if they broke, one usually takes out the other as they originate on the same pulley, the replacement or repair of your 2 cylinder heads would cost you A$ 10000. so, compared to that, anything you would pay here in thailand is a pittance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Nine years is pushing your luck matey I reckon, best get that spanner out. If I bring mine over can you do the two of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manfredtillmann Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I asked in B-quik today, was having some oils changed, guy said about 6,000bht, well l just .... my australian citroen dealer charges me A$ 110 for a 'car protection kit' at every service. that's a cardboard floor cover and a shopping bag like plastic cover over my leather driver's seat. that's it! at current exchange rates that thb4400. if your v8 would have two timing belts - it probably doesn't as it is still side valve , the replacement of the timing belts in australia would cost you around A$4500. if they broke, one usually takes out the other as they originate on the same pulley, the replacement or repair of your 2 cylinder heads would cost you A$ 10000. so, compared to that, anything you would pay here in thailand is a pittance. But I ain't in Aus, I am in LOS.......... i - sort off - know you are, but... does that really make a difference? the point of my contribution was that here in thailand you are getting something for peanuts that you would pay diamonds for somewhere else. i am sorry if my limited english language skills did not manage to portrait this correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoman Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 Since I started this thread, I thought that I should post my findings and conclusion... Toyota dealership quoted between 6,000 & 8,000 baht depending on what they find once they are into the engine, but said that it could be completed in 2 to 3 hours.... I am taking the truck into a very Trusted Independent shop here in Kalasin this morning to have it completed... They quoted 1,800 baht, completing in 2 hours, and includes both the Belt & Tension-er plus resetting the computer to show next "Dash Warning" at 250,000 km... Thanks all for the information and input... Pianoman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kartman Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Since I started this thread, I thought that I should post my findings and conclusion... Toyota dealership quoted between 6,000 & 8,000 baht depending on what they find once they are into the engine, but said that it could be completed in 2 to 3 hours.... I am taking the truck into a very Trusted Independent shop here in Kalasin this morning to have it completed... They quoted 1,800 baht, completing in 2 hours, and includes both the Belt & Tension-er plus resetting the computer to show next "Dash Warning" at 250,000 km... Thanks all for the information and input... Pianoman Make sure it is a "genuine" Toyota part... Continental belt will be just fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kartman Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 The power house of the Automotive industry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredob43 Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Since I started this thread, I thought that I should post my findings and conclusion... Toyota dealership quoted between 6,000 & 8,000 baht depending on what they find once they are into the engine, but said that it could be completed in 2 to 3 hours.... I am taking the truck into a very Trusted Independent shop here in Kalasin this morning to have it completed... They quoted 1,800 baht, completing in 2 hours, and includes both the Belt & Tension-er plus resetting the computer to show next "Dash Warning" at 250,000 km... Thanks all for the information and input... Pianoman Your Toyota dealership is taking the Pee. Depending on what they find??? there's nothing to find once they take the belt cover off it's just the belt and tensioner. Then there's the 2/3 hours. As I said it takes 20 minutes from start to finish. If you or anyone has a problem with any Toyota service station complain to head office that's what I do, you'll be surprised what goodies you'll get from the local peeps once you have a moan. Last time I had a go via the internet about having to wait to long for a service due to the service peeps buggering about on their phones playing games, the local garage came round and gave me a Toyota mobile Phone charger + lots of other little bit's. They also sacked half their staff service now is second to none. Toyota Head office in BKK phone No: is 02386 1000 and they do speak good English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Since I started this thread, I thought that I should post my findings and conclusion... Toyota dealership quoted between 6,000 & 8,000 baht depending on what they find once they are into the engine, but said that it could be completed in 2 to 3 hours.... I am taking the truck into a very Trusted Independent shop here in Kalasin this morning to have it completed... They quoted 1,800 baht, completing in 2 hours, and includes both the Belt & Tension-er plus resetting the computer to show next "Dash Warning" at 250,000 km... Thanks all for the information and input... Pianoman Your Toyota dealership is taking the Pee. Depending on what they find??? there's nothing to find once they take the belt cover off it's just the belt and tensioner. Then there's the 2/3 hours. As I said it takes 20 minutes from start to finish.If you or anyone has a problem with any Toyota service station complain to head office that's what I do, you'll be surprised what goodies you'll get from the local peeps once you have a moan. Last time I had a go via the internet about having to wait to long for a service due to the service peeps buggering about on their phones playing games, the local garage came round and gave me a Toyota mobile Phone charger + lots of other little bit's. They also sacked half their staff service now is second to none. Toyota Head office in BKK phone No: is 02386 1000 and they do speak good English. His House is now under 24 Hr Police Protection... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredob43 Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I have seen that before and after watching Toyota do it this is a long winded way round. They suggest that you remove the fan not necessary. What Toyota do is remove the belt cover turn the engine to line up top timing mark, put a pin in the tensioner wheel, remove the belt, remove tensioner wheel replace both, they check the timing on the lower wheel by turning on the camera light on their phone and take a snap just to make sure that it hasn't moved replace cover, 20 minutes done. Now look at the performance this video tells you to do, and all to save peanuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Ive never found getting half the Staff sacked as something to boast about,but then i speak Thai and dont blame them for not understanding a rambling Alien. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seedy Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Flaming Post Removed. Keep the personal attacks off this Forum Bickering Posts also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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