[edboc]

Need some advice. Going by the service manual and Edmunds.com I should be doing the following things to be replaced and inspected. Got quotes from independent shop and dealership and came out to about $300.
Both places tell me that the $300 doesn't include replacing the timing belt, and when I replace the timing belt I should do the water pump at the same time. What are your experiences with this type of service?

http://www.edmunds.com/maintenance/maintenance.do
Part DescriptionPart CostAir filter$18.70Coolant$8.00Engine oil$10.25Oil filter$7.40Timing belt$53.00Total Estimated Parts Cost$97.35
Labor ActionItemLabor CostReplace Air filter$2.48 Inspect/replace Automatic transmission fluid$0.99 Inspect Ball joints$4.95 Inspect Body nuts & bolts$4.95 Inspect Brake lines, hoses & connections$0.99 Inspect Brake pads & linings$9.90 Flush/replace Coolant$34.65 Inspect/replace Differential fluid$4.95 Inspect boots & seals Drive axles$4.95 Inspect Drive belt(s)$1.48 Change Engine oil$9.90 Inspect Exhaust system$2.48 Inspect Fuel filler cap$0.99 Inspect Fuel system$4.95 Replace Oil filter$4.95 Inspect Steering gearbox$4.95 Inspect Steering linkage$4.95 Replace Timing belt$108.90 Inspect Transmission fluid$4.95 Rotate Wheels & tires$14.85 Total EstimatedLabor Cost$232.16
Total Estimated CostsTotal Estimated Parts Cost For Your Area$97.35 Total Estimated Labor Cost For Your Area$232.16 Total Estimated Cost (excluding tax)*$329.50

 

[JMSinMD]

Search

Being your first post I'll give you a tip, utilize the search feature on this site, you'll be able to access info a lot quicker and we have less redundant posts.

This is from my previous post. http://toyotanation.com/forum/t109168.html.

Jon.

 

[edboc]

Thanks. I didn't find much doing a search. I guess I didn't use good keywords.
Anyways, would you recommend doing the t-stat and the water pump when doing the timing belt? Fairly expensive job. Got quoted somewhere between $700-800 for those three things and the 90k maintenance.

 

[JMSinMD]

"90k Package"

Most of the packages they sell is just checking this or that and not much work. I paid less than $500 for everything. I figure every 90k is reasonable and I dont expect to have any cars to 180k myself. Look at the dealerships websites. Call around. You can get it done reasonably at a dealer you just have to shop around. If you like I can call my friend Herb Chambers and see if he can cut you a deal:lol: . Jon.