Timing Belt...Is this a good deal?
03-31-2004, 01:26 PM
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Timing Belt...Is this a good deal?
My local stealer is running a special on timing belt replacement for $219. Is this a good deal? I can do most of the maintenance on my truck by myself but I don't think I trust myself to do this...and at this price, I may just have them do it. What to do..... 
03-31-2004, 01:56 PM
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My local stealer is running a special on timing belt replacement for $219. Is this a good deal? I can do most of the maintenance on my truck by myself but I don't think I trust myself to do this...and at this price, I may just have them do it. What to do.....
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03-31-2004, 03:39 PM
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I would bet that it would be at least $300.00 or better if I brought my car or truck in to have that done.
Is that total price, or are there perhaps some extra costs, like another $50.00 for the belt?
Is that total price, or are there perhaps some extra costs, like another $50.00 for the belt?
03-31-2004, 03:52 PM
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Watch these "Special" deals - they get it apart and then get you for the Idler's, Belts, Water Pump etc. etc. etc. -- It's amazing how much stuff you can find to replace once you get in there that far.
03-31-2004, 05:58 PM
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I did mine for $219 too. And that included the belt. In fact, I told them to do the water pump at their discretion, and what do you know...they told me it was fine. Go figure! They earned points with me on that one.
03-31-2004, 07:44 PM
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I am getting mine done on Friday-I work for a Ford dealer that also owns a Toyota store so I am getting a really good deal. I am paying $325. for t-belt and water pump-parts and labor. I am also having them replace the t-stat and belts while they have it apart.
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03-31-2004, 08:00 PM
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Just getting geared up to do this myself. Figured I do it all while I was in there. Sadly, I've neglected my cooling system to date. Don't want to find out in 5000mi that my water pump needs replacing. Hopefully the idlers are OK. Guess I'll find out.
Here's the best and the worst pricing I have so far.
1sttoyotaparts.com
Parts $144 , shipping $9, tax $0.00 = $153
timing belt 13568-69095 $32.90
water pump 16100-69395-83 $90.17
thermostat 90916-03075 $15.64
pcv valve 12204-62010 $5.26
Stealership:
Parts $233 + tax $17 = $250
timing belt 13568-69095 $50.00
water pump 16100-69395-83 $143.00
thermostat 90916-03075 $30.00
pcv valve 12204-62010 $10
shipping is $0.00
tax $17
Here's the best and the worst pricing I have so far.
1sttoyotaparts.com
Parts $144 , shipping $9, tax $0.00 = $153
timing belt 13568-69095 $32.90
water pump 16100-69395-83 $90.17
thermostat 90916-03075 $15.64
pcv valve 12204-62010 $5.26
Stealership:
Parts $233 + tax $17 = $250
timing belt 13568-69095 $50.00
water pump 16100-69395-83 $143.00
thermostat 90916-03075 $30.00
pcv valve 12204-62010 $10
shipping is $0.00
tax $17
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04-01-2004, 05:17 AM
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Originally Posted by ElwayLite
Whats the average mileage to start looking at a tbelt replacement, Ive heard 100k in the past.
(I know some have a higher recommended in the owners manual as well)
04-01-2004, 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Nic
I would bet that it would be at least $300.00 or better if I brought my car or truck in to have that done.
Is that total price, or are there perhaps some extra costs, like another $50.00 for the belt?
Is that total price, or are there perhaps some extra costs, like another $50.00 for the belt?
That is total price including the belt.
04-01-2004, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by MTL_4runner
You are supposed to do it at 60k but I don't recommend more than 90k before doing it.
(I know some have a higher recommended in the owners manual as well)
(I know some have a higher recommended in the owners manual as well)
04-02-2004, 06:58 PM
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Well I got my timing belt, water pump and t-stat replaced today at the dealership that my company own--thank goodness for employee discounts. I got the whole thing done for $320.--parts and labor.
04-02-2004, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ElwayLite
The 3.4 has a chain right, which motors have the belt? I think the recommendation for the chain is checking it out at 90k.
04-02-2004, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ElwayLite
The 3.4 has a chain right, which motors have the belt? I think the recommendation for the chain is checking it out at 90k.
04-02-2004, 07:25 PM
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