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Re: Avalon Timing Belt
On 2007-02-16 08:08:52 -0700, jor <jor@jor.com> said:
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> 2000 Avalon XLS
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> My Avalon is in nice shape and has about 88,000 miles. The Scheduled
> Maintenance Guide calls for timing belt replacement at 90,000. My
> question is: Has experience shown that these belts break close to this
> limit? The reason I'm asking is I've had two Camrys in which the belt
> broke within a couple thousand miles of 60,000 (I know, I know...)
> Anyhow, I may replace this Avalon with a newer one but I'd like to take
> a road trip first (maybe 3,000 miles or so). Thanks.
> jor[/color]
Thanks to all. I think I'll take the trip, then sell the car. I am
worried, however, that DH's words will haunt me throughout the trip! If
I make it, I'll do a boast-post; if not, it'll be a humble pie post.
jor
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