toyota tacoma mechanic advise

[3dvapor]

I have a 2001 toyota tacoma 2.7 litre 4 cylinder 5 speed, with 230,000 miles.  I have never done anything to it besides plugs, break pads and oil changes.  Id like to start replacing items that u guys have had issues with in the past, before the summer and fall hunting season when I'm driving to idaho or eastern oregon.  I was going to take it in next week possibly and start with clutch and new belts.  Thanks for any advice.

[HntnFsh]

I might replace belts and hoses if they have been on there an excessively long time. Fresh fluids anywhere needed. But other than that I wouldnt mess with it. If your clutch is fine now I wouldnt worry about it.

[gaddy]

cant help here. I always say if it ain't broke don't fix it. I have a 91 & the only thing I've had to do was a clutch when it started slipping.
belts & regular maintenance are a good idea.

[Bigtine96]

With that engine man your doing everything you need to be, my buddys has 280k on it with just spark plug and oil changes.

[3dvapor]

I can hear a bearing making noise when I'm going through the drive thru and it stops when I engage the clutch, also thinking shocks, to restore factory ride maybe.  I don't mind spending the money because I've never spent any on the truck. 

[Bigtine96]

I can hear a bearing making noise when I'm going through the drive thru and it stops when I engage the clutch, also thinking shocks, to restore factory ride maybe.  I don't mind spending the money because I've never spent any on the truck.

Thats your throwout "might be spelled wrong" bearing. If you buy a master clutch kit it would have everything you need to refresh your tranny.

[HntnFsh]

Yep. Might be time for the clutch kit after all. Does sound like a throw out bearing.

Whenever I replace parts on my Toyotas I always use factory replacement parts. They seem to last longer than most others. And my vehicles have been very reliable. You can order the parts online for much cheaper than yopu can get them at most dealers. Texas Toyota online sales is a great source.

[jackelope]

Differential fluids wouldn't be bad to change, and coolant gets acidic over time. Wouldn't be bad to change that just to keep things fresh.
I agree with the throw out bearing noise.  I imagine the clutch is probably not too far behind that anyway as far as wear goes.

[3dvapor]

What about timing chain,  I was telling a guy I thought my valves were rattling when I first started moving but would dissapate he thought it was timing chain rattling because it was getting play in it.  Ill definately change water and antifreeze, clutch, transfer case fluids, belts and hoses.  Anymore bearings to worry about? 

[rtspring]

Make sure you change blinker fluid and muffler bearings!!!  Do that first! 

For sure the throwout bearing, do the clutch at the same time! Turn the flywheel. 

Yotas will go forever!!

Rtspring

[FSTaxidermy]

Differential fluids wouldn't be bad to change, and coolant gets acidic over time. Wouldn't be bad to change that just to keep things fresh.
I agree with the throw out bearing noise.  I imagine the clutch is probably not too far behind that anyway as far as wear goes.

Should also do the front and rear differential fluids like Jackelope suggested    Happy hunting!

[jackelope]

I don't know if that's a motor where you need to occasionally adjust valves? I can check alldata tomorrow if needed.

[Taco280AI]

Since on the subject of Tacos, do you suggest you only change the oil every 5k as in the manual or sooner? Have a 2013 4.0

[jackelope]

5k should be fine. Engines run a lot cleaner now and modern oils are much more improved. Roll with 5k and you'll be fine. A lot of manufacturers are ok with more than that even.

[Bigtine96]

Since on the subject of Tacos, do you suggest you only change the oil every 5k as in the manual or sooner? Have a 2013 4.0

5k is what Toyota recommends, as for the valves you shouldn't have to get them adjusted and if the timing chain is getting loose it would be that the guides are wore down and now there is a lot of play which can rub the metal on your water pump and cause a pretty bad rattle. Normally it happens over a certain RPM range.

[3dvapor]

Thanks again, I appreciate all the advice.

[MtnMuley]

I run synthetics in my Toyota's and go 8-10K everytime.  No issues at all, and the oil shows no signs of breaking down.  I'll never switch back.

[jjhunter]

I run synthetics in my Toyota's and go 8-10K everytime.  No issues at all, and the oil shows no signs of breaking down.  I'll never switch back.

Are you ready to buy my '94?  Just put 3k in the front end and new Toyo at2 31x10.50 

[MtnMuley]

I run synthetics in my Toyota's and go 8-10K everytime.  No issues at all, and the oil shows no signs of breaking down.  I'll never switch back.

Are you ready to buy my '94?  Just put 3k in the front end and new Toyo at2 31x10.50 

Yes I am........as long as the Toyo's are the M55's

[syoungs]

Might not hurt to clean the mass air sensor and the IAC. Helped a ton with mpg and power on my buddies, though he was running a k&n filter, that oil can be hell on sensors.

Other then general tuneup and maint nothing really stands out as being needed to me.