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| Thread ID: 139477 | 2015-05-08 11:11:00 | Car mechanics - is this common? | Nomad (952) | PC World Chat |
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| 1400331 | 2015-05-09 00:30:00 | I had a 98 Camry 2.2L model. Local Toyota Service Manager said every 150,000K. The earlier model was every 100,000K. Modifications made it better. My Hi Ace school van is a 2000 model and is chain driven. Done 350,000K in that so far. Much nicer van to drive than our 2008 model. Ken |
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| 1400332 | 2015-05-09 00:36:00 | I have busted three belts over the years. But no damage, and no real cost, since I replace them myself. Was not aware 6 cylnders belts have a much longer interval change. Makes sense about high milage car value, and extending the belt change. Cam seals and crankshaft seals (leaks) should be checked/changed during a change. Maybe the tensioner and pulleys checked for any play. Older smaller cars are easier to replace timing parts. | kahawai chaser (3545) | ||
| 1400333 | 2015-05-09 02:10:00 | Ask a Toyota mechanic. As Prefect has explained what non-interference means, there may well be no damage, but if I was you or the car owner I would want to be sure. Surfer Joe, Where are you? Kicking buckets is my guess. |
Cicero (40) | ||
| 1400334 | 2015-05-09 02:33:00 | Nope, he's out seeking firewood | R2x1 (4628) | ||
| 1400335 | 2015-05-09 03:54:00 | Nope, he's out seeking firewood Are you saying you have to cut your own wood down there? |
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| 1400336 | 2015-05-09 04:41:00 | Now now Cic!. | Richard (739) | ||
| 1400337 | 2015-05-09 04:43:00 | Now now Cic!. What else was he suggesting? |
Cicero (40) | ||
| 1400338 | 2015-05-09 11:48:00 | Cam belts need changing, rule of thumb, at 100,000Km for a 6 cylinder & 80,000Km for a 4 cylinder or 5 years whichever is sooner. Last longer on a six because the more lobes there are on the camshaft, the smoother the shaft is to turn. Some motors, an example being the Honda Accord VTec, have a balance shaft belt as well. They also have the water pump driven by the cam belt which should be changed as well. Also check the jockey pulley bearings. If the motor is a "non-interference" design, no serious damage would be done, but "Murphy" says that you may be left stranded on the motorway a long way from home. Much better to get it done, it will break one day! | mzee (3324) | ||
| 1400339 | 2015-05-11 02:50:00 | dont assume the belt has ever been changed . Its not just miles between cambelt replacement, is also years between cambelt replacements to consider. Also, replace the water pump at the same time. Cost me $800 to replace the belt on my $1400 car. Worth it , no. But id rather not be stranded somewhere miles from home with a dead car because of a broken belt. |
1101 (13337) | ||
| 1400340 | 2015-05-11 03:24:00 | Cost me $800 to replace the belt on my $1400 car. Worth it , no. But id rather not be stranded somewhere miles from home with a dead car because of a broken belt. How much does your mechanic charge??!! Cost me $250 for mine + water pump. The belt itself is cheap as, it's the taking the car to bits that costs - as in mechanics labour charge. |
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