jor
02-22-2005, 08:03 PM
I had forgotten about this post and wanted to answer Gordon's question
regarding the mileage at which my timing belts went south. I've had three
Camrys (83, 89 and 02). I bought the first two new. Anyhow, after thinking
about it I realized that both times timing belt broke were on the 83. As I
recall, it was only several thousand miles beyond 60K and 120K
(stupid=repeating the same mistake expecting a different result). Anyhow, I
learned my lesson (it just takes longer with some of us).
jor (unrepentant top poster)
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Yes jor, you certainly -were- lucky with your Camrys...that can
really do a lot of engine damage, just imagine pistons smashing
into open valves trying to ram them toward closed!
The gentlemen who hang around here sometimes aren't, so you need
a thick skin..(Hint: Top posting sometimes riles them too). :)
You're lucky that SWMBO was at the wheel!...
Be interesting to see at what mileage they broke...you remember?
regarding the mileage at which my timing belts went south. I've had three
Camrys (83, 89 and 02). I bought the first two new. Anyhow, after thinking
about it I realized that both times timing belt broke were on the 83. As I
recall, it was only several thousand miles beyond 60K and 120K
(stupid=repeating the same mistake expecting a different result). Anyhow, I
learned my lesson (it just takes longer with some of us).
jor (unrepentant top poster)
>>>>
Yes jor, you certainly -were- lucky with your Camrys...that can
really do a lot of engine damage, just imagine pistons smashing
into open valves trying to ram them toward closed!
The gentlemen who hang around here sometimes aren't, so you need
a thick skin..(Hint: Top posting sometimes riles them too). :)
You're lucky that SWMBO was at the wheel!...
Be interesting to see at what mileage they broke...you remember?