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#31 of 314 Ah...there is no ... * ..... by wilcox Feb 07, 2001 (10:08 am)
for a V6 Camry '92-'97 in the Gates listing. So, it is not an interference engine.
#32 of 314 92 V6 is!!! by armtdm Feb 07, 2001 (1:17 pm)
I know my 92 V6 is an interference engien asn since the 92 was the re-design of the Camry the V6 from 92 on is probably the same.   Ask toyota directly, most service reps at dealers have too many models, years and are probably too wet behind the ears to know their timing belts from their chains or even what an interference engine is!!!!!
#33 of 314 But... by isellhondas Feb 08, 2001 (7:55 am)
Even if it isn't an interference engine, you should still follow manufactures reccomendations.   So, you decide to save money by stretching the 60K interval to 90,000.   At 83,000 miles on a dark rainy night while merging onto a crowded freeway, the belt decides to let go?   Ah...but think of the money you "saved"!
#34 of 314 Comment about interval... by wilcox Feb 08, 2001 (10:33 am)
60K interval? Should we believe in it? Remember, it comes from a company who thinks a year's worth of driving is only 12,000 miles( 3years or 36K). Ha-ha!     I'll take my chances on belt replacement. I'm not going to get one until the car reaches a minimum of 80,000 miles.     Our Camry V6 is not neglected or abused. It sits inside a cozy garage out of the sun and bitter cold. Certainly, in 1996, they had enough technological know-how to make a timing belt that would last greater than 60,000 miles.?      I think 60,000 miles is too early. I don't know anyone personally who has had timing belt problems. I have asked around, with other owners, and they are going further than 60K...in some instances over 100K! It must be rare...     But I realize that others don't feel this way. That is ok. I won't call them fools. They are cautious and they want peace of mind. Nothing wrong with that. Just like those who change their oil every 3,000 mi....   But please folks, don't have any nightmares of merging into the crowded freeways...and your timing belt breaks... There are far more important issues to be concerned about during those occasions!
#35 of 314 Cost is also an issue by armtdm Feb 08, 2001 (12:07 pm)
When replacing a belt at 60,000 or before it actually breaks the advantage is that you can shop for the belt and/or specials on replacing it. When it breaks not only are you looking at towing but replacing at the mercy of the mechanic that you have it towed to at, no doubt, a higher cost.Also depends on who drives the car. If it is your daughter out there with a 90,000 mile belt then maybe this is okay for you but in most parts of this country breaking down and a female driver is not very safe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Especially when $200 can buy piece of mind.
#36 of 314 armtdm.. by wilcox Feb 08, 2001 (5:54 pm)
True, having the belt replaced earlier(than I wanted) to hopefully reduce breakdown may well be cheaper than the alternative of me buying my significant other a cell phone...let's see, $40 per month times 24 months equals...hmmm goodly savings!   : ^ )
#37 of 314 1991 Camry question by stevens7 Feb 09, 2001 (1:09 pm)
I am considering purchasing a 1991 Toyota Camry, 4 cylinder, with 77k miles. Is this engine an "interference" type...and when is the timing belt due for replacement?   Thanks   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#39 of 314 stevens7: by alcan Feb 09, 2001 (2:32 pm)
Try here: http://www.gates.com/pdf/tbelt.pdf
#40 of 314 Wilcox... by isellhondas Feb 12, 2001 (9:36 am)
I think you are making a mistake.   Years ago, Honda required 60,000 mile timing belt changes. Along the way, they improved the quality of the belts and the intervals changed from 60,000 to 90,000. After 1997, it's 105,000.   Now, don't you think Toyota suggests 60K for a good REASON ? I'm surprised they haven't matched Honda in this regard.   But, you can go ahead and take your chances. I just hope it's you driving when it snaps and not your wife or daughter.   Sounds like false economy to me!

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