93 paseo timing belt replacement

[HgBoy]

I'm new to the forums and am looking at a 1993 paseo with 120k miles, fresh alternator on it. The timing belt needs replaced, but to my knowledge hasnt been broken. I am curious as to whether the 1993 DOHC 1.5 liter engine is an interference based design, as well as if this car will be a money pit. I can change the timing belt myself, so labor isnt really an issue. I think just a timing belt and water pump may do the trick for it, but any advice is helpful. (never owned a toyota)

-Austin Cole

[thoughthard]

AFAIK, it is non-interference.

When getting the timing belt done, there are a few other small items you should replace while you are at it. Timing belt tensioner...? Not sure right at this moment though.

My water pump on my 92 needs replacing, maybe. Dealer wants like $430 to do just the water pump, but they have a special where they replace the timing belt and water pump for $436. I am not sure if I am mechanically able to do the job. My Ford tech neighbor might though.