hello, i own an '01 camryCE @ about 75k and was advised upon an oil change to get a new timing/serpentine belt very soon. i guess i have a few questions....for starters, does anyone know the estimated cost for this repair? I was quoted alomost 800.00 b/c of the time involved in the labor....also, are these belts seperate from one another, yet need to be replaced simultaneously????....also, is it IMPERATIVE that i get this done as soon as possible...i mean, i know it is very bad, if not fatal for the engine if the belt goes, but @ 75k, should i consider getting this done VERY soon??? any input would be greatly appreciated!!!!

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The serpentine belt is only one belt and if it goes it won't hurt your engine as long a you don't keep driving and overheat the engine. You better get another quote - that sounds very high. also, make sure it needs replacing. I have 140K on mine and it's fine. My last car was an accord and it is still on the original belt at 550K! You definitely should check this out further.