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To: skraeling
Did you also replace the water pump when you changed out the timing belts? What was the bill?

No, and I don't remember... I've had this car for 3 years, so it's been nearly 4 years since I did that... And the new Toyotas have timing chains, rather than belts, and according to the Toyota service manager I spoke with, the chains are good for about 125,000-150,000 miles, and in some cases, more.

Mark

121 posted on 11/30/2003 4:36:34 AM PST by MarkL (Dammit Vermile!!!! I can't take any more of these close games! Chiefs 10-1!!! Woooo Hoooo!!!)
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To: MarkL
the new Toyotas have timing chains, rather than belts,

Wish this '97 Geo had a chain. It's only used for teaching Grandchildren how to drive and as an extra car for visitors over Christmas, etc. At 93Kmi I'm getting a little nervous about the belt but hate to spend $500 for a new one (& water pump) as an "insurance hedge" against a value of less than $4,000.

125 posted on 11/30/2003 9:41:31 AM PST by skraeling
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