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#36 of 42 Re: How to tell if the timing chain has been replaced [deepan] by johndjr Oct 19, 2005 (8:46 am)
Replying to: deepan (Oct 19, 2005 4:38 am) Not to argue, but I'm sure that I read somewhere on the Toyota info that the 05 Avalon has a timing CHAIN. Maybe the earlier ones had a belt?
#37 of 42 Water Pump by mhill3 Feb 03, 2006 (6:54 pm)
Do you recommend changing the water pump when you change the timing belt? I have 86,000 miles on my 98 Avalon and the Toyota dealership told me that it would be a good idea to change the water pump when the timing belt is changed. Are they just trying to make another sale? mhill3 Replies to this message: txgeezer (Feb 03, 2006 11:01 pm)
#38 of 42 Re: Water Pump [mhill3] by txgeezer Feb 03, 2006 (11:01 pm)
Replying to: mhill3 (Feb 03, 2006 6:54 pm) Not necessarily. I saved the following from another forum I'm on, and it's what I intend to go by. I recently changed the belt due to age (6.5 years), not mileage (60,000) and didn't get the pump. Next change, I will: --- You should also do the water pump (with body) while you’re in there as it is fast and easy with the timing belt off. If the car only has 60K, you can skip the water pump, but anything over 100K, I'd replace it. Use a good pump (preferably OE). And when replacing the water pump, have them "toss in" a new OE thermostat too. Of course, they will charge you for the part itself, but no labor. --- Hope this helps.
#39 of 42 Avalon-timing belt by ltom Jun 28, 2008 (6:56 am)
I bought new in Jan 98. Has 145k miles now. Have never changed the timing belt. My owners manual says "Check" at 90k. No replacement standard that I have seen. The belt can be checked-I pull the top right hand belt cover and use an inspection light and mirror-I see similar "inspection kits" at Costco for about $25 from time to time. At this time it is, finally, beginning to show signs of wear-mostly the unribbed side (I call it the back) is starting to shine. There is no cracking or ribbing problem. Plan on changing it myself (not the first I have changed) in a week when she flies to visit kids for 10 days - mostly because of the age of the belt. It is not an interference engine, so breaking is usually only an inconvenience My mother had an 86 Camry (I know-different everything) that nobody took care of other than the local K-Mart. She knew nothing about a timing belt, until it broke in 2002. K-Mart even towed it in for free-belt replacement was all they did. So, make your own decisions on when to replace the belt and keep the dealers hands out of your billfold.
#40 of 42 Timing Belt by mohull Jun 29, 2008 (5:18 am)
Hello everybody and thanks for all. I just bought a 1999 Avalon XLS with the 92000 mileage. It is my first car I have ever had. I am wondering whether I have to change the timing belt. The car runs very well. In addition, what maintenance jobs I have to do for my car in order to drive it for next 3 years safely and without any problem. I appreciate if you give me a favor. Sincerely Replies to this message: pat (Jun 29, 2008 9:47 am)
#41 of 42 Re: Timing Belt [mohull] by pat HOST Jun 29, 2008 (9:47 am)
Replying to: mohull (Jun 29, 2008 5:18 am) Welcome and congrats on your new Avalon! This may help answer some of your questions: Maintenance Schedules, Recalls and Technical Service Bulletins.   Enjoy your new ride!
#42 of 42 How Reliable High Mileage Avalons by nightlinger Nov 22, 2008 (12:52 pm)
I have a 2000 Avalon with 304,000 miles. Basically, except for the oil, I service it every 90,000 miles when I change timing belt. It is running fine, but I am beginning to wonder about its further reliability. What part will likely fail that will leave me stranded without warning?

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