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2008 Toyota Tundra Timing Belt

Tiny
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When replacing a timing belt on some vehicles, why do you need to mark the old timing belt and match the marks on the new timing belt? I was watching some videos and it seems like some mechanics not only line up the marks from the cam(s) and crankshaft but also the belt. I don't understand why some mark the timing belt itself, is there a different teeth on the belt that lines up on the cam or crank?

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Eric.
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Sunday, May 25th, 2014 AT 8:55 PM

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Tiny
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You need to line up cam and crank timing marks or whatever your specific vehicle calls for not the belt. The people on you tube may not be mechanics. A chain however is different
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Monday, May 26th, 2014 AT 7:07 AM
Tiny
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I also saw some customers that bought the timing belt and the new belt came with marks on the belt from the manufacturer. Is the purpose of the marks on the new belt make it easier to line up with the crank and cam and other timing marks?
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Monday, May 26th, 2014 AT 8:13 AM
Tiny
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Mos tof the marks on a new belt ar efor manufacturing and identification purposes. If you want to know more about timing belts go to gates. Com and look under automotive then timing belts
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Monday, May 26th, 2014 AT 8:27 AM

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