I will be in possesion of a 1993 camry le 6 cylinder 1993, it has 133k kilometers. It was my Dads, I brought in to a mechanic to hoist it up and the rust condition is good.
My Dad didn't drive it much in the last 3-4 months it was stationary more or less except for short drives.
I had the oil changed and now I plan to drive to another city 500k away, but a mechanic is saying I should do the timing belt, if not I will blow the engine on the highway. (my Dad didn't do the belt)
I called local toyota dealer and he said you should change the t. belt every 120 thousand kilometers another dealer says 80 thousand.
Someone else says you should do the water pump and the belt at the same time.
Now they spooked me , I know folks are always trying to scam you into service unecessarly but I'm hoping you guys have a little more knowledge than me, I'm used to GM's.
Is it safe to take a 6 hour drive after being stationary for a while? And what do you think of the belt?
Thanks kindly L.