Re: Water Pump Replacement (Re: timing belt replacement)
badgolferman wrote:
> Learning Richard, 12/28/2005,11:40:11 PM, wrote:
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> >
> > badgolferman wrote:
> > > Learning Richard, 12/28/2005,8:37:07 AM, wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > > badgolferman wrote:
> > > > > Learning Richard, 12/28/2005,1:24:41 AM, wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > ZR wrote:
> > > > > > > > My 2000 Sienna just went over 90K miles on our trip. I
> > > > > > > > called around to get prices for a timing belt replacement.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Dealer= $355 or $248 with coupon
> > > > > > > > Pep Boys= $550
> > > > > > > > Firestone= around $700
> > > > > > > > Tread Quarters= $450
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Obviously I'm pleased the dealer is much less expensive
> > > > > > > > and I do have the coupon. However I find it odd that
> > > > > > > > they are that much lower than the other service stations.
> > > > > > > > I realize they have the proper tools for the job but even
> > > > > > > > their normal price is significantly lower. Any thoughts?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Some of the more expensive quotes might include water pump,
> > > > > > > idler pulley and oil seals.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Who would quote a timing belt replacement without all of the
> > > > > > above included? Dare say, certainly a dealership repair shop
> > > > > > would not be so trifling and negligent.
> > > > >
> > > > > The previous times I have had the timing belts replaced on my
> > > > > Camrys they have never replaced the water pump. In each
> > > > > instance they inspected it and said it was fine. My 94 had
> > > > > 168K when sold and my 97 has 118K. I'm hoping that will be the
> > > > > case with the Sienna also of course.
> > > >
> > > > As I've mentioned on here a few times by now, my owner's manual
> > > > (95 Corolla) is pretty clear in stating that under normal usage
> > > > the timing belt should hold up fine (without replacement).
> > > >
> > > > I've discovered another reason to change it though -- because over
> > > > time the waterpump or related parts may need to be changed. In
> > > > this case, since the mechanic will have to go that far anyway,
> > > > I'll have him replace the timing belt as well.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Ahhh vacation is wonderful -- back to holding the couch down
> > >
> > > Richard,
> > > You seem to be saying that the timing belt does not need replacement
> > > and the water pump does. I know you're smarter than that...
> >
> > I'm not saying anything. My owner's manual says that the timing belt
> > does not need replacement.
>
> Timing belt or timing chain? What is the engine model?
95 base model, 1.6l, 5 speed, 107k miles, fresh oil regularly, new
tires, brakes, windshield, and a missing hubcap (plus one hubcap that
has, mysteriously, 5 fake lugnuts instead of 4).