Used Car and timing belt question?
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Used Car and timing belt question?
I just bought my second Camry, as my stepson totaled the first one out. I bought a fully loaded and very clean and well maintained 1999 with a V6 engine. It has 173000 miles, the previous owner made some entries in the service manuel, but I don't know when the timing belt was last changed. Is there some kind of service record at the dealer? The previous owner was a girl, and I assume not a DIY type, so my guess is dealer serviced. Should I just change it to be sure or can I check on this?
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RE: Used Car and timing belt question?
If a Toyota dealer changed it they "should" have noted any service on their computer system which have been told "should" be available at any dealer. A quick phone call should determine the validity of this statement.
Determine if there is a sticker on the timing belt cover, hood, drivers door, owners manual, etc noting a belt change or service date.
Otherwise yes change it. The recommended mileage by timing belt manufacturers is 90K, thus even with a timely change the car is again approaching a belt change.
Determine if there is a sticker on the timing belt cover, hood, drivers door, owners manual, etc noting a belt change or service date.
Otherwise yes change it. The recommended mileage by timing belt manufacturers is 90K, thus even with a timely change the car is again approaching a belt change.
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RE: Used Car and timing belt question?
Unlike the 4 cyl getting to the valve cover on the back three cyl is a real pain. It involves removal of the intake manifold.... I have considered this and will not atempt just now. The curent gaskets are not leaking and I'll keep an eye on them.
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RE: Used Car and timing belt question?
Ok,It's done. We replaced the timing belt, idler pulley, tensioner pully, water pump, seals(cam and crank), and the outer belts(ac/alternator, and PS). Took me and my son about 5 hours. After the noise I was hearing from that area of the motor went away. It was a slight rattle. Now I can consider this Item closed for another 90K.
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