cam seals too.

I haven't done a timing belt for a couple of years, but I think the parts were $300? That was Mitsu parts. I told myself after that (145k miles) I would do after market parts next time (205k miles). The main cost was the belt ~$90 and the water pump. Check out the list of parts we've mentioned on NAPA or the like.

Tool to yank the bearings?

Doing the job is fine, just time consuming (a lot of stuff to remove first) and a little voodoo making sure the belt tension is set right. Valve guide seals are a weak point to watch out for too. That's a really fun job!

Good luck finding the truck you want. I suggest looking for a '96 (DOHC 3.5L) SR which will have a locker and 4.636. That's pretty specific for a not too common truck. To ask for service history too might be a tall order, but you never know... If I found the one I wanted and it didn't smoke, was in good order, drove nicely etc, I'd buy it, take it home throw parts at it and call it good.

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