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Car Forum / Toyota / Camry / May 2008timing belt change+tune up(spark plugs/wires) +water pump+etc on a 2001 toyota camry
My car is due for timing belt change, well overdue (93k miles). I was going to take it in to have a tuneup/spark plugs/wires after recently replacing the battery and still feeling a weird start up when I turn the engine on. I meanth to do the timing belt in two months but I figure nows a good a time as any since I am way overdue Ok Mechanic Shop (franchise) is quoting about $1200 for the whole job on my 2001 toyota camry. I am told the labor on the engine+timing belt is something like $400+ alone So the break down is something like timing belt water pump spark plugs+wires alternator belt For a whopping $1200. Is this reasonable? I prefer to go to them since they are professionals - you pay a little more for service, plus Id like to know that if anything happens afterwards Ill just drive it to any of their retail chain/shops in my area What have you guys paid in the past? > My car is due for timing belt change, well overdue (93k miles). I was > going to take it in to have a tuneup/spark plugs/wires after recently [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > What have you guys paid in the past? A franchise? go find a good local mechanic, plugs OK but Toy wires are much better quality than aftermatket and last longet than 93000, Forget the wires , it could be done for maybe half that price. Often dealers have sales on the timing belt but also overcharge on all other work. Changing plugs is a 15 minute job, but if you have platinum now you might wait and shop prices. 4 cyl or 6 cyl? Timing belt along with coupon I think is about $200-300 (4-6 cyl) at the dealer. Of course you negotiate a package deal that includes pump, oil seals (cam, crank, oil pump), drive belts. $1200 is too expensive even for a 6 cyl. You should be able to come out around ~$900 for a 6 cyl or around ~$700 for a 4 cyl. It also depends on how much they'll charge for plugs and wires, because this can be done as part of a 30,000 mile service (pay a bit more for Iridium plugs). Try a toyota dealer and see if you can the timing belt coupon or other service coupons on the dealer web site. > My car is due for timing belt change, well overdue (93k miles). I was > going to take it in to have a tuneup/spark plugs/wires after recently [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > What have you guys paid in the past? On your staring problem, can you describe more? How's the alternator and starter? The alt brush should be good for 120K miles. $20 part easy to change. Start solenoid contacts $20 also around 120K miles. > My car is due for timing belt change, well overdue (93k miles). I was > going to take it in to have a tuneup/spark plugs/wires after recently > replacing the battery and still feeling a weird start up when I turn > the engine on. I meanth to do the timing belt in two months but I figure > nows a good a time as any since I am way overdue > My car is due for timing belt change, well overdue (93k miles). I was > going to take it in to have a tuneup/spark plugs/wires after recently [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > For a whopping $1200. > Is this reasonable? It sounds like they are charging you twice. Once for the timing belt and once for the water pump. I am not sure which motor you have in your car, but in some the water pump is behind the timing belt. While it is not needed at the time, I always had the water pump changed on a Toyota 4 cylinder while the mechanic was in there. The mechanic said it was probably not needed but it was just insurance as I tend to go somewhat over milage before I change the timing belt. About 90.000 like you have. It is only about 4 more bolts to change the water pump which should only run about $ 100 or so more. |
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