cam and crank seals and timing belt

[moonroof]

The Toyota dealership near my place showed me what they say is cam and crank seals leaking (the leak is on the back-right hand side of the engine, just below the timing belt assembly cover).

Their recommendation is that since they have to remove a lot of parts, it is advisable to have the timing best, water pump and drive belt changed at the same time due to similar labor involved. My car is at 140K (Avalon, 2000). The first timing belt was changed at around 80K.

Just to replace the cam and crank seals, they say it will cost around $800 (the guy started to day around $600 but changed to 8). In contrast, to have belts and water pump done too, they quoted a bit shy of $1200.

What say you folks? Do the above figures sound reasonable to you? Should I just go for the cam and crank seals only? Also, does that leak in any way endanger the timing belt?

Thanks.

[BiXLL]

While I would never pay it myself, the going rate to change a timing belt is $300.00. Your talking about 10 to 15 min extra labor to change the seals you mentioned. I believe the parts needed for complet job come in at around $200.00-$250.00.

[ChiTDI]

Prices for the job will vary, based on region and type of repair place. (Dealer, independent, part-timer, novice, wannabe, etc.)
The seals should be part of a TB job in general, just like the water pump. IMHO.
Others may disagree. You are 60k into a full TB job, I'd decide whether or not you will get 90k more out of the car. If so, it's a good choice. Other thought is how long can you go with these leaking seals just feeding its leak habit?

[moonroof]

Originally Posted by ChiTDI

Others may disagree. You are 60k into a full TB job, I'd decide whether or not you will get 90k more out of the car. If so, it's a good choice. Other thought is how long can you go with these leaking seals just feeding its leak habit?

This is in Northern Virginia and the prices were at a Toyota dealership.

I agree with your questions. The oil leak was actually news to me. I have had no problems with leaking: levels are fine, no spots under the car, etc. So I assume I can go on with this for quite a while, *unless* the leak damages the timing belt. Can it? That was one of my original questions which yet to be commented upon.