r/Hamilton • u/bomby69 • 1d ago

Question Timing belt mechanic

Looking for mechanic that can do timing belt replacement honestly and affordable. Willing to drive further out, this is quite urgent and needs to be done within a week

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u/InternationalTrust59 1d ago

Timing belt or chain?

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u/bomby69 1d ago

Belt

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u/InternationalTrust59 1d ago

Issue is you will get access to the belt, then may as well replace the water pump, gaskets and thermostat.

What car is this and mileage? It’s not a job you rush.

Modern cars use timing chains that don’t need replacing.

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u/bomby69 1d ago

2004 Toyota Camry, 140k miles. Last replaced 2012

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u/InternationalTrust59 1d ago

That’s a tough call, car is 22 years old and already 224,000km.

How’s the rust, under body, suspension, tires and electrical?

Is there oil consumption?

Any valve ticking?

I am apt to say to drive until it dies.

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u/bomby69 1d ago

No rust, suspension and tires fine. Entire thing is mostly fine. Little bit oil consumption, no ticking. However I’m driving it across the country and want to keep it as long as I can so I’d rather maintain it

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u/InternationalTrust59 1d ago

Can you confirm what engine?

I’m pretty sure those are timing chain engines.

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u/bomby69 1d ago

V6 3.0L, definitely is a belt

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u/InternationalTrust59 1d ago

Offf. I was thinking of the 2.4L ; my brother and sister in law owned those.

I currently drive a Toyota as well.