Loose change

[enroute1]

I recently bought this one owner 95 Camry V-6 LE - 145K miles.
Pretty nice overall with regular maintenance done.

I have done quite a bit of work on it, cleaning, changing out
fluids/filters/throttle body cleaning etc.
And I'm pretty pleased so far.

But I do have 3 concerns I hope I can get some help with.

1)**When starting cold, for about 2 min. until it warms up a bit, I here what sounds like loose change in a blender.
Seems to coming from around the belt area. ??? No noise at all after it warms up.

2) Moderate oil leak coming down on the passengers side axle. I read here where the valve cover gasket tend to leak
and I do believe mine are leaking a bit but I think it is even more than that ??

3) I notice a thump from the right rear when I hit a substantial bump??

Other than that the car seems pretty sweet.

[Frodo65]

Originally Posted by enroute1

I recently bought this one owner 95 Camry V-6 LE - 145K miles.
Pretty nice overall with regular maintenance done.

I have done quite a bit of work on it, cleaning, changing out
fluids/filters/throttle body cleaning etc.
And I'm pretty pleased so far.

But I do have 3 concerns I hope I can get some help with.

1)**When starting cold, for about 2 min. until it warms up a bit, I here what sounds like loose change in a blender.
Seems to coming from around the belt area. ??? No noise at all after it warms up. I'd get a bit concerned about the timing belt/tensioner. Do you know when it was done? Get a mechanics' stethoscope at someplace like Harbor Freight, and trace the noise.

2) Moderate oil leak coming down on the passengers side axle. I read here where the valve cover gasket tend to leak
and I do believe mine are leaking a bit but I think it is even more than that ??
Clean out the area, and see where it's coming from. Several possibilities, some serious. Could also be related to the start-up noise - issue with component being 'dry' and taking a minute to 'pump up'.

3) I notice a thump from the right rear when I hit a substantial bump??
Likely strut mount or strut issue. Are the struts original? If so, they're due - 16+ years and the miles... Also check out the control arms and sway bar connections - a complete check-out of the suspension is in order...

Other than that the car seems pretty sweet.

[pmesfun]

Original Timing Belt?

[enroute1]

Thanks Frodo65....great tips!

Struts are original.

As far as the timing belt and components being replaced,
I can't say for sure.
The original owner was not sure if it was done or not.
My guess is not.

I found these You Tubes on 3.0 Belt replacement.
Looks like some special tools maybe needed.

Check it out tell me what you think.

You Tube

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You Tube

[pmesfun]

I would get the belt replaced then, the belt is probably really loose and hitting the inside of the timing cover. If you're mechanically inclined you can do it yourself.

[zythr]

+1^ Owner does not know if the TB has been changed, then it has probably not been changed.

[Frodo65]

Job isn't terrible - but the video car looked like it didn't spend time in the rust belt - watch for bolts corroding together. Not like suspension parts - that you need to soak in liquid wrench or the like.

Personally, I'd not reuse broken studs like the guy did - the tip breaking off may also have weakness elsewhere. The trip back to get new parts is a PIA, but...

Also, you may want to consider replacing cam and crank seals - at 16+, they're hard and likely to leak before the new belt is due for another replacement - which leaking seals will cause to happen early.