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It's hard to prove fault in these cases but the timing belt change requires removing the crankshaft pulley. So the mechanic would have had to have at least seen its condition. More likely, he damaged the pulley in the process of replacing the timing belt. Maybe he used an impact wrench when he reinstalled it and the key wasn't aligned correctly?

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Q: If 98 4Runner timing belt was changed second time 198k 3k later crankshaft pulley has ground up key in same needing a replacement pulley would the mechanic be at fault?
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