Links to the materials used Belt: amzn.to/3FmwzAJ Lowest Idler Pulley (#1): amzn.to/3Hf2vrp Top and Passenger Idler Pulley (#2): amzn.to/3mueeKs Idler Pulley Kit (for all 3 idlers): amzn.to/3He14ZY

2nd gen tacoma owner here. Great video. Thanks for being so thorough I'll follow for more

@KFloTacoma

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

Your video helped me quite a bit. Changing the belt was far simpler than I expected. My 2016 has two tensioner pulleys that also need replaced but over all not difficult. Thank you

Just changed the same idler pulley on my 09 Tacoma. Your video was extremely helpful. Thank you for the great work.

Thxs KFLO! very nice instructional video on the Tacoma .. You saved me $ maintenance cost on this 2011 Tacoma we replaced the belt and idler which solve the whining problem… Could not have done it without you, Thxs again!

@KFloTacoma

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

Thanks KFlo for the tips. I checked my belt and it still looks new after 120,000 miles. Pulleys seem fine as well. I carry a spare belt with me just in case.

Thanks man! I just ordered the entire gates kit and plan to do everything as I’m overly cautious and figure I’ll do it while I’m in there. Thanks for a great vid.

Great video! Thank you for showing it from under the vehicle so the viewers can have clearer visuals. Very detailed DIY!

Thanx for making this vid for us do it yourselfers. Didn't know about the stop hole for the tensioner or the fact that the pulley bolt is reverse thread. Once again great job.

Thanks KFlo! Used your video on my third gen, inspected my belt and pulleys, and installed a new belt. I like how much detail you went into, it really made me think methodically when performing this service.

@KFloTacoma

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

great video. I got all the parts and changed these today with your help. Thank you again for making these awesome videos!

@KFloTacoma

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help! thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

Great video! very informative, I am getting a noise and am doing this inspection and change. Love your videos and always having torque specs. props!

Outstanding! Best DIY I’ve ever seen , Quality of the video, Great angles on the close-ups, step by step narration ; Giving your viewers, part number of washer. Is another touch

@KFloTacoma

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

thank you for giving the torque specs makes life so much easier

@KFloTacoma

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

Thank you for the video. Couldn’t of done it without it. I finally got around to changing the belt and had your video on my phone to see if I did it right. Very helpful. My belt still looked good after 213100 miles but I changed it anyway.

@KFloTacoma

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

Thank you so much for making this video, helped me out a lot, no more hearing that annoying whine 🤟🏽 keep it up with the great DIY videos 👍🏽

@KFloTacoma

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! thanks for watching and supporting the channel

Fantastic camera work. Great explanations too. I wish I'd have known about the drill bit trick to hold the tensioner when I replaced my belt. GO FLEET! I own a SD model.

@KFloTacoma

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you for watching and supporting the channel!

Very helpful information and video. Thanks K-Flo!!!!

@KFloTacoma

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for supporting the channel!

Great video man! Lots of info and thanks for putting that part # for the washer in there! Went to Lowes and got one

@KFloTacoma

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! thanks for watching and supporting the channel, You'll love my newer videos too!

Excellent video

This is a super guy which I will never meet but wish I could-thanks sir and do a valve cover job on a 2nd generation Taco.

@KFloTacoma

3 жыл бұрын

LOL you're a persistent one. It's on the to-do list dude

great tuitional ! thanks much pard. !

Good video!

Strong work / video!

Bru! Amazing directions and explanations! Thanks a bunch

@KFloTacoma

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel.

I wish I had your helpful tricks and informative suggestions for my gen 2 tacoma in my back pocket....! It it out of the park once again. Very helpful and informative I must say! I Thankyou.. and look forward to the next time! David

@KFloTacoma

2 жыл бұрын

You'll always have it in your back pocket if you hit that like and subscribe! Thanks for the kind words bro

@david-nn8oj

2 жыл бұрын

@@KFloTacoma I sure do! Thanks again! David

The angles made me subscribe. Lol Saturday project right here. Lol

Just smashed you 🤣👍. Have a 2017 SR5 4x4. Appreciate the in-depth videos, part numbers, links, and calling out the size of tool to use! 👍👍👍

@KFloTacoma

2 жыл бұрын

HAHA Awesome! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

Fantastic video! I did this once before and took radiator out and all that jazz. This looks way easier. Now I just have to figure out which one is making a racket. Thank you! New subscriber!

@KFloTacoma

Жыл бұрын

It definitely is easier from the bottom! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

Excellent video, I looked a few videos before I found yours but your explanations and step by step were the best. I did not see that tip on the drill bit on any other videos, that saved me a ton of time and frustration. Also, your camera work is awesome, I do not know how you got that shot of putting the drill bit in, you must have thee arms.

@KFloTacoma

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! thanks for watching and supporting the channel, I try my best to be as clear and concise as possible

K- my idler on the 2016 2.7 had a spacer on the old one ,stuck on the inside , it was nedded to aid in the spin. The 2 wd is easier to work on less in the way, the fan shroud comes out of the way and done from up top. Those bolts on the skid plate become part of the car if there not service with anti sieze. I watch your vids as homework to prepare for the job, im glad to have these videos there like gold . Im also subscibed . Thank you .

@KFloTacoma

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm glad my videos help. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

Great DIY vid!

@KFloTacoma

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

Another great informative video! Thank you.

@KFloTacoma

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

Great video. Thanks.

Excellent video! Thank you so much for your clear and concise explanations. Have you had to remove the idler pulley on the bottom? The one next to the crankshaft? It seems you'd have to remove the oil cooler too access it but it appears there's a metal gasket that might need replacing and I can't seem to find any info on it.

great video! I had to do this on my 3rd gen taco with only 29,000/30,000 miles. I had to replace the belt and the belt tensioner as both were not performing as they should have

@KFloTacoma

3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, that seems really early to replace the belt. I hope it's running well now

Another great vid!

@KFloTacoma

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

Thanks for the very detailed video an information.

@KFloTacoma

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you for watching and supporting the channel!

You always come to save my ass when needed. Much appreciated!!!

@KFloTacoma

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

Thank you sir you helped me save a lot of money 💰

@KFloTacoma

Жыл бұрын

Happy to help! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

Great video !!!

@KFloTacoma

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Thanks for watching and supporting the channel

Great video! Subscribed.

@KFloTacoma

8 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for the sub!

@HomelessOnline

8 ай бұрын

@@KFloTacoma My 2005 Tacoma has never had the belt replaced, and at least one of those pulleys sounds terrible. Do you recommend I replace them all at once?

Helpful video 🙏🏼

@KFloTacoma

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

Thank you for your help BIG TIME

@KFloTacoma

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you for watching and supporting the channel!

Great video!!! Thank you = new subscriber

@KFloTacoma

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for watching and supporting the channel!

Great video, I learn from you every time I watch your videos. what kind of ratchet are you using to torque the bolts. Thanks and God Bless

The best

I did this on my Tacoma 4.0 as well, makes you wish you had a hoist. Lying on your back sucks as you get older, well at least while fixing vehicles 😆

@KFloTacoma

3 жыл бұрын

Yea, seriously. Although a good creeper works pretty well and doesn't break the bank - gotta get the ones with a pillow.

I was doing my belt today and I’m for sure going from the underside

@KFloTacoma

Жыл бұрын

It's the easier way to do it! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

Good instruction video 👍 There is a complete kit sold by the Continental brand that includes serpentine belt, tensioner pulley and 2 idler pulley OE quality which is recommend for the best function and service life for about 180.00 from Rockauto. I think this is my best choice for my 2005 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner V6. No?

My first shout out! I know what i'm doing Saturday!!!

@KFloTacoma

3 жыл бұрын

I hope the inspection went well LOL

@danielborrer270

3 жыл бұрын

It did... that was an Easy fix! Literally 30 minutes of “work”.... My bottom pulley was shot, barely spun. Top 2 pulleys spun but sounded like gravel.... tensioner pulley was okay- but I replaced it too....

@KFloTacoma

3 жыл бұрын

Nice, good stuff. I'm glad that worked out!

@danielborrer270

3 жыл бұрын

@@KFloTacoma next up (this spring or summer) will be the new clutch install & hydraulic TO bearing (by clutch masters) and the FJ Tcase swap in.... 🤓😁

@KFloTacoma

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I've been looking into doing the FJ Tcase swap in at some point as well! GL bro!

Great write-up as always! I’m using the Gates 36173 for the top/passenger pulley instead of the OEM. It comes with a small insert but no washer. Would you recommend adding a washer like you did for the others?

@KFloTacoma

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Yes, I would recommend a washer since it helps protect the bearing from debris

Wow!

Think this just solved my issue. Will confirm Friday. Truck chirps when accelerating. 3rd gen Tacoma with 33k miles

@KFloTacoma

3 жыл бұрын

I hope it worked out! thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

Does a 2017 use the same upper idlers as this? My drivers side one beside the alternator is done haha

Is the alternator pulley replaceable if bad? Or do you have to replace the entire alternator ?

Appreciate the vid!! Did that Dayco belt hold up ? Im about to do it but the oem belt like $65 at toyota.

@KFloTacoma

Ай бұрын

Still using that same belt up to now

Hey K-flo, I know the 3rd gen is not the same diagram. My question is if there's a slot that you can insert a drill bit just to make it loose on the 3rd gen? Thanks and be safe..

@KFloTacoma

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not too familiar with the 3rd gen. At worst case scenario, I would remove tension by hand and hold it just to get one side of the belt off a pulley. Then you should be able to release the tension completely

Are you sure the tensioner pulley is 39 ft/lbs? I’m seeing 27 & 29 ft/lbs elsewhere. I was thinking the larger torque spec may be for the whole tensioner considering Toyota doesn’t sell just the tensioner pulley.

Hi r those 3 pulleys the same size

What year, motor, trans for this 2nd gen Taco?

NEED TO CHECK IDLER #1 AND IDLER # 2 AND TENCHNER PULLLEY TO.

REPLACE WITH OEM PARTS, GATES OR DAYCO ARE GOOD.

Did your truck make any noise that u noticed because of the idle pulley before you changed it?

@KFloTacoma

2 жыл бұрын

Yessir, it had a screeching noise when idling. When I did the inspection, I was able to isolate which idler it was

I'm looking at the list on Amazon but I don't k ow which is which. I only need the tensioner pulley and idler pulley #1. Please help

@KFloTacoma

2 жыл бұрын

I have the description on the Amazon list

Kflo how about the tensioner have u replaced yours?

@KFloTacoma

Жыл бұрын

My tensioner is still pretty good. I haven't had to replace it just yet. I will make a video about it when the time comes

The 3rd Gens and ? others may have a left thread on the bolt holding the tensioner pulley. Otherwise unloading the tensioner would loosen that bolt.

@KFloTacoma

3 жыл бұрын

this video is on the 2nd gen 4.0 motor

Pretty sure you can access the tensioner bolt from the top using a long breaker bar. No need to remove skid plate. Replacing pulleys is another matter.

It be great if you put engine info in description

Whats up Kflo! Does this procedure apply to 3rd gen Tacoma's?

@KFloTacoma

3 жыл бұрын

unfortunately not, the belt diagram is different for the 3rd gen motors

@ShootingSportz

3 жыл бұрын

@@KFloTacoma Thanks for the heads up!

When looking for that pulley you replaced on Amazon it shows 2 different ones?

@tonynelson7

3 жыл бұрын

I spoke too soon 😂

@KFloTacoma

3 жыл бұрын

Lol I was about to say to watch the whole video carefully. There are 3 different idler pulleys in the system

@KFloTacoma

3 жыл бұрын

Plus I'm the description of the amazon page I show which one is which in the description

Just a PSA. For those looking for a tensioner pulley, and not the full assembly an "upper" idle bearing is the same as the tensioner pulley. Toyota nor oriellys etc will be able to get a "tensioner pully" Just replaced mine 20 min ago. Cheers

@jimyang556

2 жыл бұрын

I just want to double check. I noticed my tensioner pulley spinning freely and making noises. Just replace the upper idler bearing next to the alternator because I thought it was the one causing the noise. Turns out the noise was still there. If the upper idle bearing is the same one for the tensioner puller then I’m just gonna swap out the bad tensioner pulley with the upper idler pulley. Any issues so far since the change?

@strelokblackburn4651

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimyang556 nope. Everything is is going good

@jimyang556

2 жыл бұрын

@@strelokblackburn4651 Thanks a lot. Thought I would have to change the whole thing. Just did the water pump awhile ago and would hate to go back in there for the whole assembly. Just swap it with the upper one I bought for the upper and the noise is gone.

@strelokblackburn4651

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimyang556 yer welcome bud. Yea I hear ya I didn't want to replace my whole tensioner assembly for just a bad pully bearing. And no ome has a part number for just the bearing even tho it's just called an upper bearing

Now this tacoma is gonna last 30 more years

@KFloTacoma

10 ай бұрын

Yessir, I'm planning on having this last for at least that!

@kenvincent19

25 күн бұрын

Bro what do i do if that hole where that drill bit goes into is broken 😢 ​@KFloTacoma

Wish we knew the miles on this Taco.

@KFloTacoma

3 жыл бұрын

I'm at 140K now roughly and will keep going up

Hello sir for 3rd generation tacoma they all have the same size of idler pulley?and torque 29?

just cut the old belt lol

Are all the idlers the same part?