Getting ready to order parts and start wrenching

Quick update while I'm waiting on my buddy to get here. I pulled the radiator last night and that's about it since it started to get late. I got some more done this morning. here's where I'm at now. The waterpump was definitely leaking.

 

I see a lot of corrosion there. May want to hit those bolts with some penetrating fluid before you start the removal process. The last thing that you want to see is a broken bolt stem

 

Definitely soak those bolts for a day before attempting to wrench on them, will save you time and frustration.

 

And it’s a good idea to put a little assembly lube (white lithium) on the bolts you reassemble with. This will help with torqueing specs and if you ever have to remove anything again...

 

Crazy to think there are so many people doing this right now. I bought a 99 last month and just got the heads off. They are both cracked go figure and now, after draining the oil I’m finding a bit of milkshake... I knew the vehicle had problems when I bought it but, I have no mechanical skills past oil changes and suspension installation so here is my chance. Too bad we went closer to share tools and hands. Best of luck my dude, hope to have mine running at some point. Might cave and buy the new engine from yota1 but $$

Worse than chiggers on youtube has some decent content too although, it’s just head replacement.

 

Kind of wish I would have gone this route , same thing though money. I got most of it disassembled tonight up to pulling the camshaft pulleys. I need another hand to hold them while I bust the bolts loose. Luckily I have the next couple of days off work so I can take my time with it. Everything's going pretty smooth so far. I had a few studs decide to come out but nothing a little lock tight can't fix. I'm gonna start pulling stuff for the valve covers while I wait for my buddy to get off work to lend a hand on getting those cam pulleys off.

 

Well I finished the timing belt the other week. Everything went smooth for the most part. Only issue I have from the job is the new radiator I put in wasn't properly sealed and leaks from the top while running. Not to bad though I'll replace it when the new comes in since it's under warranty. I'll be working on it this weekend replacing the oil cooler seals and the fuel filter. I'll also be ordering tie rods and I'm I need of brakes. I'm thinking I'll be doing the Tundra brake upgrade. The only other thing I need to do ASAP is the rear axle wheel seals and bearings.

 

Well congratulations on a job well done. A positive aspect of a major job like this is that the engine surfaces get some cleaning action too which I always welcome.
I have never replaced the oil cooler seal. The oil cooler may be accessible from the front wheel well, certainly not from below and of course not from the top as it is under the exhaust manifold. I'd be curious to know how this goes and anything else that you can share in the removal/installation process.

 

That leaking is a known problem with those darn plastic tank radiators. I saw a thread someplace, and darn if I can remember where, that described how to tighten the flanges that hold the tank on to stop that leaking.
I got lucky, when the guy I bought my 99 off of replaced the radiator, and it doesn't leak, but come the time to replace it again, I'm getting an all metal radiator. To heck with the cheapo plastic tanks.

I wish you the best on the rest of the work you still have to go on your truck.
Have fun!
Pat☺

 

let the repair party begin...and go full tilt boogie.....good luck...

 

Get after it!! I decided to buy a new engine and the lead time is 28 weeks. I’m sure you’ll break yours again before mines up and running! Cheers

 

Damn, im so jealous...wish i had the skillscand huevos to tackle some of the bigger mechanical issues. If i extend myself i may be able to pull iff an oil change.