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1997 Camry XLE V6 with 80,000 miles. I bought the car 1.5 years ago with = 62,000 miles.Not sure if the belt has already been replaced? Is there a way to = tell???
My mechanic says this is the type of engine thats toast if the belt = breaks. Is this correct? Belt broke on my Corolla once and the car just = stopped running, it caused no damage. (I know, a different engine!)
Mechanic wants $600+ to do the Timing belt, water pump and all the = belts. Is this a reasonable price.? Seems to make sense to do the water pump while you are in there????
Also, this car is in the last (8th) year of the "TOYOTA extended sludge = warranty" (if that isnt just internet bull?) Is there a way for my mechanic to look for a sludge problem while he is = changing the timeing chain? Is it worth pulling the valve covers off to look for a sludge problem?
My wife loves the car and we hope to keep it for a long time.
Thanks for any info.
Steve