What else to change with timing belt (spark plugs, fuel, brakes)
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As I'm nearing 90,000 miles I know I need to change my timing belt soon. I have a 2001 Toyota Camry 4 cylinder. I was wondering if anyone knew what else I should have changed along with my timing belt since I know when they change my timing belt they'll have access to a whole bunch of other stuff they normally wouldn't. I've been researching on the internet and the only thing I think should definitely be changed is the water pump. I've also heard spark plugs behind the belt and various other things. I don't really want to change things I don't have to but at the same time I know most of the cost of changing the belt is for labor so I don't want to have to change something later when I can change it now.
Any help would be appreciated as I don't really know much about cars myself. I just don't want to get ripped off with performing any unnecessary work but at the same time want to change what I can so that I don't have to pay for the labor in the future.
If the car hasn't been looked at in a while, I'd recommend a fluids check (oil, coolant, brakes, transmission) and replace if necessary. Also I'd recommend spark plugs if they haven't been touched in the last 50,000 miles or so.
If you can overlook the PITA factor, do as much of this as you can yourself - spend an hour or two figuring it out yourself and it'll cost you in the $60 range rather than the $300+ a shop is likely to charge.
Hard for me to tell because I don't know much about your car's engine, but these are things to consider:
a. Water pump. In a lot of motors, the water pump is right by the timing belt. To replace such, one has to remove the timing belt cover, and sometimes (not always) the timing belt.
b. Timing belt tensioner. Check for lateral play, and replace it if you don't like the way it feels.
c. Inspect any of the belts in front of the timing belt, and replace them if needed. If they look good, then don't worry about it for the time being. If the serpentine belt (if it has one of these) has to be replaced, inspect the tensioner and replace if needed.
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Hard for me to tell because I don't know much about your car's engine, but these are things to consider:
a. Water pump. In a lot of motors, the water pump is right by the timing belt. To replace such, one has to remove the timing belt cover, and sometimes (not always) the timing belt.
b. Timing belt tensioner. Check for lateral play, and replace it if you don't like the way it feels.
c. Inspect any of the belts in front of the timing belt, and replace them if needed. If they look good, then don't worry about it for the time being. If the serpentine belt (if it has one of these) has to be replaced, inspect the tensioner and replace if needed.
all of the above + anything due in the next 6 months.
for winter I ALWAYS do fuel filter, and an oil change, and check / replace belts and hoses if needed (or every 5-7 yrs / 100k). Do keep your tank on the top 1/2 in winter, that will help reduce condensation / fuel filter issues.
(Whoops... I see U R in HI... Will leave this info for the many that are in FREEZING climates)
Spark plugs and cables are not related to timing belt, but should be done every 100k too.
I would probably not do the cam seals unless leaking or damaged in process. If Valve Cover is leaking, I would do that seal (since you have to remove anyway).
I would suggest reading forums on your particular car, as per above.
Consider above (learn to do your own timing belt) I think it is pretty simple on Toyota you mentioned. It will take you about 4 hrs the first time, and 1-2hrs after that.
Replacing at the recommended interval is just precautionary maintenance. Considering the consequences of a slipped timing belt (most engines are interference these days), changing at the recommended interval even though the belt is still fine is pretty much a no brainer rather than waiting for it to get old. Old would be a variety of things... dry and cracking, missing teeth, delamination (fraying).
Go by the required maintenance interval especially if your car has an interference engine which the Honda does have..If the belt breaks at speed heres the result.. http://www.kia-forums.com/attachment...e-p1010017.jpg
Go by the required maintenance interval especially if your car has an interference engine which the Honda does have..If the belt breaks at speed heres the result.. http://www.kia-forums.com/attachment...e-p1010017.jpg
Hard for me to tell because I don't know much about your car's engine, but these are things to consider:
a. Water pump. In a lot of motors, the water pump is right by the timing belt. To replace such, one has to remove the timing belt cover, and sometimes (not always) the timing belt.
b. Timing belt tensioner. Check for lateral play, and replace it if you don't like the way it feels.
c. Inspect any of the belts in front of the timing belt, and replace them if needed. If they look good, then don't worry about it for the time being. If the serpentine belt (if it has one of these) has to be replaced, inspect the tensioner and replace if needed.
Good advice. Whenever I change a belt I always do the tensioners as a matter of course. Gives a hell of a lot of piece of mind to know you did the lot.
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