90,000 Timing Belt Change

[4dailyRunner]

I have the service schedule next week as I can not change the timing belt myself.

1- Does the group recommend anything be changed at the same time? The body will be on the table with the "guts" exposed". Any other parts to change?

2 - Does the group have any negative experiences that might motivate NOT changing the timing belt?

3 - Thanks for your time in replying!!!

Best,
4dailyrunner

 

[4dailyRunner]

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[4dailyRunner]

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[toto]

It's very common to replace the water pump at the same time, since the vast majority of the labor involved in replacing the pump is removing the timing belt. If you replace the pump by itself later, the job will cost as much or more than whatever you're paying for the timing belt job because of the labor. If you replace it now, then you're probably looking at adding $150-$200 to the job for the pump and a little more labor.

It's debatable if replacing the water pump is necessary at 90,000 miles unless it's already showing signs of a problem.

So, it boils down to whether or not you think the water pump will last another 90,000 miles, or at least as long as you own the car.

 

[4dailyRunner]

Thank you for your reply.

 

[eskimochaos]

Thank you for your reply.

Might want to replace starter contacts as well. Thats all the major maint. for another 90k.

 

[greasefingers]

At 100,000 miles I had the dealer replace the Timing belt, water pump, thermostat, and serpentine drive belt, for $ 866 plus tax.

 

[Ron Helmuth]

belts and hoses for cheap insurance

Have em do the belts and the hoses at the same time.

You probably don't need em, but the coolant will be changed out anyways.

You'll end up with all good spares in case of a road failure.

Save money and supply your own yota parts from an outfit like TRDPARTS4U.com

I've never had a dealership refuse to use my own supplied parts as long as they were Yota brand.

I believe certain "bearings" are checked at the same time-just to be sure there is no premature wear and tear.