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Sedans Toyota Camry Older Camry Maintenance and Repair
558 messages, Last post on Nov 20, 2009 at 11:36 AM
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Whoa...on that timing belt thing...I was under the impression, on the 02 and later Camry's that there was only one serpentine belt...nothing in the engine...were these not called timing chains? In fact I think I remember getting coupons for a 'timing belt' replacement for $200+ or so...am I wrong? I also believe that with this design, if the belt brakes, no harm comes to the engine....as it does with older fashion timing chains....
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Replying to: kiawah (May 26, 2009 7:24 am) |
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Replying to: andrelaplume (May 26, 2009 7:34 am) For a 2002 internal to the engine, if your engine is a V6 then there is a timing belt....if it is an I4 then it is a chain. On the outside of both engines, there is also an accessory belt.
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Replying to: kiawah (May 26, 2009 8:00 am) He said the other belt is about $90 to change unless a new tensioner is needed then $300+. He said only to change the water pump when it fails....could also cost $400. Does all this sound about right? Should I take the car in and have them look at the water pump...would they even be able to tell if its starting to go bad...I should have asked I the guy I guess.....like I said, warranty is good for another week only....
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Replying to: andrelaplume (May 26, 2009 8:15 am)
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Replying to: kiawah (May 26, 2009 8:22 am) So about that timing chain..is it true it should last and need not be repalced on any given interval.....
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Replying to: andrelaplume (May 26, 2009 8:50 am)
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Replying to: 210delray (May 26, 2009 6:02 pm) In 2002 Camry got a new seris engine, and you got it, the 2AZ engine. The water leak is a good issue to watch It is hard to see any leaks since you have a big catch pan under the engine Too bad you don't do your own maintenance but a mechanic should remove this panel in about two minutes and look for trails of Antifreeze on the bottom of the engine. He would be looking at the hoses mentioned in past post as well as the Timing Chain area because this is where the Water Pump is located. The water pump is much harder to remove. It is under the timing chain. However the trail of or stain of water will be visible under the crankshaft pulley if the Water Pump is leaking. The Antifreeze will collect in the engine under the timing chain cover, and stink up your engine. It will eventually evaporate or leak on to the ground or on to the panel that covers the bottom of the engine, Very hard to catch.You have to be under the car with a light and the bottom panel removed. Try and impress your mechanic and mention the 2AZ numbers and letters when referring to engine size. This is common jargon when talking about Toyota engines. Oh yea its a 2.4 , as in 2.4 liter, and a straight 4 cylinder engine, 4 spark plugs.It replaced the 2.2 engine much smaller. Now you are viewed as knowledgeable about Toyota's when around the shop. Chain is lifetime.
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Replying to: 210delray (May 26, 2009 6:02 pm)
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Replying to: rah6 (May 29, 2009 8:06 am) You can't tell by looking at the vehicle, it's internal to the engine. |
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