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Wheel Bearing

13 messages,  Last post on Jan 28, 2013 at 5:57 PM

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#7 of 13 Re: Wheel Bearing [fibber2] by freind

Jan 14, 2013 (3:12 pm)

Replying to: fibber2 (Jan 14, 2013 11:22 am)
Okay. And thank you for all the helpful advise.

#8 of 13 Re: Wheel Bearing [freind] by ateixeira

Jan 14, 2013 (6:18 pm)

Replying to: freind (Jan 14, 2013 3:11 pm)
Can't help you there, my van's been perfect.

#9 of 13 Re: Wheel Bearing [fibber2] by freind

Jan 15, 2013 (10:48 am)

Replying to: fibber2 (Jan 14, 2013 11:22 am)
Thanks,
I'm planning to buy the belts from the dealer as I get some good discount from our local dealer. Pls advise if there is any other good after market brand.
 
For the bearing, can you pls recommend any brand.
Kind regards,

#10 of 13 Re: Wheel Bearing [freind] by fibber2

Jan 15, 2013 (5:51 pm)

Replying to: freind (Jan 15, 2013 10:48 am)
While I've bought Gates or other nationally recognized brands for accessory drive belts where the risk is overall lower, I've always bought OEM timing belts.
 
Last time (long time ago), I think I went with Timken bearings. Again, nationally known, but I have no idea if they are better or worse than others. Sorry - cannot really help you here.

#11 of 13 Re: Wheel Bearing [fibber2] by freind

Jan 22, 2013 (9:01 am)

Replying to: fibber2 (Jan 15, 2013 5:51 pm)
Thanks,
Anyone knows about the NSK brand. I found a seller how told me that Toyota use NSK bearing.

#12 of 13 Re: Wheel Bearing [fibber2] by freind

Jan 27, 2013 (1:32 pm)

Replying to: fibber2 (Jan 14, 2013 11:22 am)
Quick question,
I went to dealer enquiring about the timing belt change. They suggested just to change only the belt and 1 or 2 other thing.
When I was looking online to the buy the parts I saw mostly people are selling the complete kit, see ebay listing no. 180747911575. So is it recomemnded to change just the belt or the whole thing.
Thanks,

#13 of 13 Re: Wheel Bearing [freind] by fibber2

Jan 28, 2013 (5:57 pm)

Replying to: freind (Jan 27, 2013 1:32 pm)
A question of great debate!
 
My opinion - a waterpump could last the life of the vehicle. The 2GR-FE engine and a number of others out there with timing chains have likely never had their water pumps changed. Now granted, these accessory belt driven pumps are probably easier to get to, and could be changed more readily if need be.
 
Other opinion - If the pump is driven by the timing belt, getting to it later requires major disassembly. So why not change it while you are there?
 
Personally, if it isn't leaking, I'd leave it alone. Statistically, I've won big time with this approach, but it isn't a sure thing.

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