[Clean SE-R]

Just want to know what you guys think about when the timing belt should be changed in our Camry? We just got the car today. It's a 2.2 LE with 16,000 miles on it!!
Being that the car is 6 years old but has low miles when should the timing belt be changed?
Thanks.

 

[87Camry5Speed]

T-belts usually get swapped at about 60K, when you're in there make sure your water pump and tensioners and such are all solid- you don't want to have to rip that part of the engine apart any more times than necessary!

However, my dad (who works for Toyota as a parts manager) has informed me that the new T-belt interval is 90K for Toyotas... I could believe that... my sister's '92 Escort just had the belt done last year at a little over 100K and it was original. Just think, if a Ford can go that far a Toyota certainly can!

Awesome find, best of luck to you! Let's see some pics!

Steve

 

[Clean SE-R]

T-belts usually get swapped at about 60K, when you're in there make sure your water pump and tensioners and such are all solid- you don't want to have to rip that part of the engine apart any more times than necessary!

However, my dad (who works for Toyota as a parts manager) has informed me that the new T-belt interval is 90K for Toyotas... I could believe that... my sister's '92 Escort just had the belt done last year at a little over 100K and it was original. Just think, if a Ford can go that far a Toyota certainly can!

Awesome find, best of luck to you! Let's see some pics!

Steve

Thanks for the info!! So I guess age doesn't matter much? It's just the miles?

 

[87Camry5Speed]

Miles over age, I'd have to say... When I picked up my '95 Cam a month ago the previous owner handed me all the old service receipts. The only timing belt-related one I saw was for a replacement at 100K...

And my old '87 Cam had its replaced at 77k, when I sold it it had 128K, but by the looks of things that belt in all likelihood was closing in on 7-8 years old

If you're still unsure, see if a mechanic will take it for a brief drive. That'll give you some peace of mind.

Steve

 

[Clean SE-R]

Miles over age, I'd have to say... When I picked up my '95 Cam a month ago the previous owner handed me all the old service receipts. The only timing belt-related one I saw was for a replacement at 100K...

And my old '87 Cam had its replaced at 77k, when I sold it it had 128K, but by the looks of things that belt in all likelihood was closing in on 7-8 years old

If you're still unsure, see if a mechanic will take it for a brief drive. That'll give you some peace of mind.

Steve

Thanks again!:thumbup: :thumbup:

 

[techguy]

I got a used Camry 1999 LE (4 banger). What is the recommended interval for the T belts on this year?

 

[csaxon]

90000/6 years

 

[cam2Xrunner]

When I was working as a service writer I took in a camry with 122k miles on the original timing belt and plugs. It was a 97 4cyl auto.

 

[Nick]

take part of the timing cover off, and have a quick look if it looks like its getting dry and cracking a bit, you should replace it