Question: 2001 Toyota tune up with 74K miles

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I just looked up the procedure for replacing the timing belt on this engine. I'm thinking screw that. My distaste for fighting a transverse engine is outweighing my cheapness.

So with that in mind, Mechanic recommendations somewhere on the Fort Worth side of the world? I know a great shop for these that I trust, but they charge crazy prices. I believe in paying good money for good work, but these guys take it too far with their cost. Edit: just called them. $1,195. That includes water pump and tensioners and some other stuff, but damn.

[Baron Von Crowder]

I just looked up the procedure for replacing the timing belt on this engine. I'm thinking screw that. My distaste for fighting a transverse engine is outweighing my cheapness.

So with that in mind, Mechanic recommendations somewhere on the Fort Worth side of the world? I know a great shop for these that I trust, but they charge crazy prices. I believe in paying good money for good work, but these guys take it too far with their cost. Edit: just called them. $1,195. That includes water pump and tensioners and some other stuff, but damn.

the dealer should have it on a menu, used to be pretty competitive.

[cool cat]

Possibly? I've only ever worked on RWD American iron. I'm thinking FWD Japanese in going to be painful.

Yep. It was a PITA on my old SHO. I managed to get it done by myself in a weekend though.

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the dealer should have it on a menu, used to be pretty competitive.

No kidding? That's refreshing. I'll look into it.

[BP]

No kidding? That's refreshing. I'll look into it.

I can only say good things about Toyota of Fort Worth. It's not a super fancy dealership but they are always friendly and never tried to up sell me crap I didn't need.

Also check out http://www.prattauto.com/ I've never personally used them but it's close by and they've been there forever. Can't be too bad.

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I can only say good things about Toyota of Fort Worth. It's not a super fancy dealership but they are always friendly and never tried to up sell me crap I didn't need.

We've bought two of my wife's cars there and have no complaints.

[Chas_svo]

Blake, it should be minimal effort to get 200k more miles.

[mstng86]

I just looked up the procedure for replacing the timing belt on this engine. I'm thinking screw that. My distaste for fighting a transverse engine is outweighing my cheapness.

So with that in mind, Mechanic recommendations somewhere on the Fort Worth side of the world? I know a great shop for these that I trust, but they charge crazy prices. I believe in paying good money for good work, but these guys take it too far with their cost. Edit: just called them. $1,195. That includes water pump and tensioners and some other stuff, but damn.

That's in line with what I have dealt with. I will say, the original belt lasted 130k before finally going. It did not hurt the engine.

[Mike K]

That's in line with what I have dealt with. I will say, the original belt lasted 130k before finally going. It did not hurt the engine.

That's a good point. If it isn't an interference motor then I would be more apt to ride it out and change it when it is more convenient or when it finally decides to give up. I changed my Audi A3's belt because it is an interference motor... so I completely understand not wanting to mess with the transverse mounted engine.

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Good stuff, thanks guys!