buying a 4th gen camry tomorrow - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Fergifruitchew · 12-21-2009, 10:04 PM

its a 4cyl auto. what are common problems or issues with the camry's..IF there are any. what is a good mod or upgrade to do?

Chris Crash · 12-21-2009, 10:17 PM

Suspension goes bad usually. If it hasn't had struts replaced, you might want that.

Every camry I've ever seen under the hood has always had the starter replaced with a re-man.

Also, watch out for sludge.

I am parting out a 97 camry 4 Cyl auto, so if you need any parts, let me know!

Fergifruitchew · 12-21-2009, 10:46 PM

cool man, appreciated, im having a look at the car tomorrow i most likely will buy it. ill hop on it and bounce it to see if the struts are weak or strong., i have 3 extra starters for my corolla, they are the same starters.
where doy ou live? because i know i will need a new front bumper right headlight/marker and possibly a hood for the 98 camry, maybe the rear bumber too.and how much?

Chris Crash · 12-21-2009, 10:52 PM

Bumper, hood, and lights have been sold.

Still have the rear bumper though!

I'm in Chapel Hill, NC.

You can get the it for $20. I have no idea how much shipping for something so large would be, though...

Fergifruitchew · 12-21-2009, 11:01 PM

the only damage the rear bumper has is a small hole...im just going to fiberglass it or bondo fill it... well that sucks everything else is gone lol.. if i need anything else ill get back to you. Thanks

Chris Crash · 12-21-2009, 11:20 PM

Walmart sells fiberglass kits for pretty cheap. I wouldn't bondo it.

I don't know if there are Walmarts in Canada, if not...another similar store like Canadian Tire should have the stuff you need!

Headlights and marker lights you can get for real cheap on eBay.

ONE_to_HATE · 12-22-2009, 12:32 AM

how many miles and how much?

haux · 12-22-2009, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ONE_to_HATE

how many miles and how much?

bigbird · 12-22-2009, 09:11 AM

the only major-ish problem was with sludge if not properly maintained. the best way to check it is to unbolt the valve cover and take a look.

Fergifruitchew · 12-22-2009, 09:35 AM

haha we have LOTS of walmarts here in Canada, its got 250,000KMH not miles for 1100 CAN

Gibson99 · 12-23-2009, 03:35 PM

other very common problem on the 4cyls from 87-01 (no thats not a typo) is oil pump leaking. you dont have to replace the pump, just the 2 seals. toyota calls one of them an "o-ring" even though it's not shaped like an O by any stretch of the imagination. about $15 in parts to reseal oil pump using dealership parts. of course, you have to take off the timing belt to do it so you might as well do all the rest of that stuff too - timing belt, idler/tensioner pulleys, cam seal, crank seal, and maybe water pump too.