Engine Belts And Pulleys Problems of Toyota Tacoma

The vehicle frame is very corroded in numerous spots, especially in weld areas and behind the front wheels. Some fasteners also appear to be abnormally corroded. The engine accessory pulleys are also in very poor condition. The corrosion is odd in that it is not consistent. I mean that some components and fasteners show minor corrosion while others are excessive. The vehicle frame is also very corroded in isolated areas and not uniform. Odd.

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After repair of 2 recalls-spiral cable and seat belt, a whining noise started after starting the engine. The whine gets louder as during acceleration. The whine was not there before the repair of the two recalls.

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Crankshaft pulley that drives alternator has become loose and makes squeaking sounds. . Contacted Toyota and they couldn't help. . . . What should I do since a recall of 4000+ has been initiated for this failure and my VIN number isn't included??.

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My 2006 Tacoma (14k miles) has a "loud" grinding noise that lasts for approximately one second at start-up. . Approximately one year ago, after numerous visits to the dealer, and one air conditioner compressor replacement, the dealership acknowledges that they heard the noise, and that several "other" Tacomas on the lot made the same noise. It sounds like the top of the engine is coming off. The noise appears to be a result of a liquid migration or flood-back condition of liquid refrigerant (instead of vapor) being compressed by the air conditioning compressor. Toyota emphatically insists the noise is a characteristic of the vehicle and that no fixes are available now and none are planned. My contention is that if the a/c compressor seizes during operation, this would result in the loss of the engine drive belt (single belt serpentine system). If the belt separates from the engine, the power steering system would become inoperative and would result in a significant loss of steering control. At freeway speeds, this could have an adverse affect for me, my family, and other motorists.

1996 Toyota Tacoma has undergone numerous repairs and maintenance services varying from the air conditioner,wheel replacement, 4wd being inoperative and leakage on the pulley. The front brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced, the wiper inserts were replaced.

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While driving 10 mph bolt on engine crankshaft snapped ,causing pulley to release from engine, resulting in loss of steering control. Please give any further details.

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