I done my timing belt on my 2002 Toyota Sequoia Rwd same engine i changed it at 320,000 miles now its up to 340,000 n still running solid absolutely love my SUV my daily driver

I am 19 years old and have an 07 Limited 4WD in Pearl White, fully loaded. I learned to drive with it and was my first car when I turned 16. My parents bought it brand new in 07 when I was 3 years old and I grew up with that car. I drove it all through high school and now in college, 7 hours away from home. It’s got 254k miles that my parents and I put each one on. Absolutely zero rust because we are from North Alabama. I even put on some performance mods to give it an extra kick and the engine still runs like new. I’m having the regular manifold leak so I’m about to upgrade to some LT headers in about a year. The only time the car wouldn’t start throughout our 16 years of ownership is when the battery died in 2016 😂. My ball joints are even the original ones, I get them checked out multiple times a year and just this past weekend, I took it to Toyota and they said they’re still fine. The shocks are worn out though so I purchased some bilstein 4600s and am waiting for those to come in. All in all, my family has had multiple cars, spanning from a 98 4runner, a 2017 Lexus Es350, a 2014 Infiniti qx80, and a 2021 Silverado, but we still think that our sequoia is the best car we’ve ever had. It’s the one car that has never given us any issues and it’s the only one that tows in my family because it tows so comfortably with the rear air suspension. I told my parents that no matter what happens, I’m never getting rid of the car for sentimental reasons and the fact that it’s literally bulletproof, doing all of the hard work I’ve needed it to do.

I ended up finding a good deal on an ‘03 about 5 years ago. Stack of maintenance records and 330 k miles. Haven’t had problems with the brake booster or valve cover gaskets. Timing belt done around 350k. Shocks/struts, ball joints, rack bushings, OEM coils/new plugs, GX brake upgrade, and other various small things. Sitting at 425k now and it’s a daily driver. Helps I can DIY. Might not be worth it if I was paying a shop.

This engine is bullet proof with maintenance. The abc construction of the this block will never fail if respected. The cam seals aren’t so hard to do. Also when you buy a used car, be aware you will spend money the first year. ALSO USE OEM PARTS. Toyotas hate aftermarket junk. They spit it right out.

Good. Gracious! I would have so many extra bolts/screws it would be ridiculous. 😂 Can’t wait to hear it fired up again!

Awesome video! Keep us updated! Also the secondairy air injection systems tend to go on these engines.

Just passed 350k with my '02. Not a lot of unexpected issues beyond old-car things. It's 20 years old so things like rubber hoses, gaskets and bushings need replacing. Suspension components like ball joints, tie rods, bearings and shocks wear out. Brakes, tires, and batteries are normal things. The alternator lasted for 300k. Radiator 320k. Still orig starter. Never adjusted the engine or the trans besides fluids. The only things that broke were the tailgate stuff, and there's a water trap behind the rear doors that breeds rust. That's about it beyond regular maintenance items.

Ive experienced a lot of the same... the worst is the SAS... When that goes, just get a bypass kit. Truck is still worth it. All cars require maintenance EOD. Keep up with the Sequoia's and it's not too bad at all.

i had the timing belt replaced May of 2022 and im glad i bought the full kit instead of just the timing belt and water pump. its expensive to do but well worth it.

Bought my 2004 for $4k in 2020. Now has 180,000 miles. Bought aisin timing belt and water pump kit for $170 and paid local mechanic $400 to install. Original belt looked almost new.

Very helpful men and I have a 2001 Toyota sequoia 4x4

Biggest problem with my 02 tree is the frame has quite a bit of rust, at a glance it just looks like surface rust, fingers crossed that's all it is

I have a serious question, since the brake booster and power steering have a vacuum line, yes the power steering has a air control valve and if that is bad will that cause brakes to become soft/squishy since both vacuum hoses run to the intake manifold?

would you upgrade the fuel tank? And if so is it possible because I would want to do it to mine. I want to upgrade my limited with a lot of the same stuff as yours. If you don’t mind me asking how much has all of this costed with purchase and maintenance fees?

I would add two more things to your list. Steering rack seals start leaking with age. Don't let this condition go on for very long, or you will be replacing a lot of other stuff. A genuine Toyota/Asin rebuilt rack is the only way to go for a replacement. The 2nd thing is the 2 "T" fittings connecting the heater hoses near the fire wall in the engine bay. These are made of micarta. The ones on my Sequoia lasted 22 years before I began to smell anti-freeze and observed a pink "mud" buildup at the connections. They deteriorate with age and become porous before they fail altogether. Inexpensive and easy to replace.

Where did you get that instruction manual from?

The timing belt took me 2 weeks waiting for parts. Might as well buy a new aisin fan bracket too. There is a oring behind that water neck you left on. These belts last I have a 02 that is original. The truck only has 141k miles. It's on my to do list. My neighbor use to commute and had 300k on his belt that was round 10 years old. He had no idea it needed to be replaced. I moved and lost contact with him but I'm sure he eventually got it replaced.

I’ve heard from a few people that the secret is overhauling the cooling system every 7 years. Also obviously be diligent about timing belt, water pump, tensioners etc.

What about thick noise of exhaust manifold

370,000 on my 2002 Sequoia and it runs amazingly well.

I have 200k on an '05. I bought it with 65k miles for $16k. I have only added a cold air intake I installed myself. Other than that, basic maintenance has been its only expense. Out of all of the vehicles that I have owned, it has become my favorite. P.S. Gas mileage is horrible.

Do you have a video on how you did the camseals?

Bought an 04 for $3000 with 202,000 replaced timing belt water pump, fan clutch, idlers tensioners, belts, radiator and Toyota coolant, battery, spark plugs, o2 sensors, tires $1900 in parts. @225,000 miles 2 years later. Still need dif and transmission fluid. Gonna be in it as much for parts as the original purchase price soon😅

So I have a 06 Sequoia limited with 205300 on her about 3 months ago my Trac off, vac Trac engine light came on, so up till now I have done the following, mass air flow, air filter, PCV, new injectors, spark plugs and coils, new O2 censors, rear carbon box, fuel purge valve, and the dam lights are still on !! Seems that I have found the rabbit hole and I am half way down it without a flash light, any ideas ?

Have 2003 limited 4x4 with 250K. Starts and runs like new.

The list is identical to 1st gen Tacomas except maybe the cam seals. Got 280K on mine. Timing belt will be due again around 310K or so. My job looks a little easier than yours though.

2001-2003 are the best 1st gen sequoia in my opinion. They are much more simpler to repair

Anyone else has this problem, if you step on the gas somewhat lightly or if you let go of the gas, it just feels like it loses power. I’m thinking it could be throttle related, maybe even u joints but don’t know

There hella reliable and easy to maintain. Timing belt takes an hour. Just clean throttle body with it apart the 4.7 was new to drive by wire and it affects the way it runs

378 thousand miles and still strong as hell yes I've replaced the timing belt LoL

About 2 years ago I bought a original owner 05 GX 470 with 94k on it. I now have 104k on it *3000 miles of it moving cross country* The timing belt , water pump, tires brakes, alignment ,tranny fluid change and a new battery at 84k all documented by the original Lexus dealer from which it was purchased. I called the dealer and they still have service records for it. I'm planning on continuing the maintenance as required by Lexus. I plan on driving this vehicle for the long hall. Remember,it could be worse. You could be rebuilding an entire engine on an American made vehicle half it's age with half the mileage! 😵‍💫

Dont forget heater Ts

Things wear out dude.

I have 400k on my 2004 replace timing belt and water pump T 200k keep the oil change timing belt easy to do

I'm about to buy a 2006 with 286k miles, how much would you charge me to do everything you just did .😂

2002 with 262k miles not even well maintained and the motor and tranny operate like the day it rolled off the showroom floor. I respect the opinion of skilled techs, not some hack with a handful of extra parts and an axe to grind due to his own lack of understanding and skill

What about transmission

That is one issue 07 2nd gen whole different vehicle than gen 1

Not sure exactly what you’re talking about you have contradicted your self a 100 times throughout this video, your car is 300+ k miles what we’re you expecting lol. Of course it’s going to need maintenance and yes this engine is bulletproof.

Bruh just get a Tesla