How much to change timing belt?
A typical timing belt will only cost between $25 and $50, but the repair takes at least a few hours. The labor cost to replace a timing belt can range from $200 – $900.
When should you change the timing belt on a Toyota?
Toyota recommends the timing belt be replaced every 60k miles to avoid belt deterioration and prevent potential engine damage. Since timing belt replacement is rather labor intensive, it is common to replace the water pump and timing belts rollers whenever servicing the timing belt.
How often should you change your timing belt?
Your timing belt should be replaced every 50,000–70,000 miles, depending on your car’s make and model.
How much does it cost to repair a timing chain?
The cost of replacing your vehicle’s timing chain belt, as with almost any car repair, will depend on the vehicle you drive, your geographical location and the professional mechanic you hire. From our research, the total replacement costs, when hiring a professional, can range anywhere from $550 to more than $2,100+.
Do timing belts need replacing?
Although timing belts are critical, there’s no need to replace them regularly -unless explicitly recommended in your owner’s manual. Some automakers recommend changing a timing belt between 60,000 and 100,000, others don’t. Many of today’s timing belts can go 100,000 miles or more without needing to be replaced.
What parts are included in a timing belt kit?
To make things easy, NAPA Auto Parts sells complete water pump and timing belt replacement kit programs for vehicles with timing belt-driven water pumps. The components include the timing belt, water pump, seals and gaskets, pulleys, and tensioners.
Is the water pump connected to the timing chain/belt?
The water pump is attached to an idler sprocket of the left bank of the timing chain. To replace the water pump, both chains need to be removed. This pump has been known to go 200,000 miles or more. If the engine has had timing belt tensioner and guide issues, the sprocket can become worn.