Meh... I don't want my car anywhere near folks that claim to work this fast.
It's the ole' "good, fast, cheap. Pick two." scenario. No thanks!!!
How much for timing belt - 06 Solara V6?
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It's the ole' "good, fast, cheap. Pick two." scenario. No thanks!!!
I agree - I replaced pads and rotors on all (4) wheels of our daughter's new-to-her Civic and if it took me 3+ hours, so be it. I like to think I do a good job too.
As far as experienced techs doing a TB job in ~3 hours, I have no doubt it's doable and can be done right in that time. My son-in-law did it, with my "help" (hehe, I won't take any credit and would never attempt it myself !!), in about 5 hours but we weren't on the clock, he was smoking (and checking) a big-a** pork butt at the same time, we stopped and took breaks, and so on...
As far as experienced techs doing a TB job in ~3 hours, I have no doubt it's doable and can be done right in that time. My son-in-law did it, with my "help" (hehe, I won't take any credit and would never attempt it myself !!), in about 5 hours but we weren't on the clock, he was smoking (and checking) a big-a** pork butt at the same time, we stopped and took breaks, and so on...
A shop near my work that I've had do some repairs that I'm not able to do turned down changing the TB on our son's '12 Accord. They are/were just too busy that they preferred in and out jobs that they could knock out in 1-2 hours vs 4-6.Regardless they make more money since they bill the full book rate and the stealership makes even more. I doubt an independent guy would be changing timing belts all day long 5 days a week. Never seen a timing belt only shop.
Had to remember the reason why I went with Gates, so now I've looked back at the Rock Auto information page and the warranty is the difference, Gates had the Limited Lifetime where Aisin had 12 months/12,000 miles. I do appreciate the point, especially being I always tend to frugal choices, but here I didn't have to and can only hope in another 90k I can make that choice again. Thinking of the accusation of being a parts changer, it's nice to only have to change a part and things run good again, diagnostic instinct and skill can be elusive...
Back to the warranty, I now see it's only going to be the parts purchased, a failed part that ruins an engine won't cover the engine. In this application, I'd think the water pump is what I am most concerned with, though I do have time to reconsider the belt or other component as/if necessary. Likely at most, the OEM Toyota for the cam/crank seals is what I would change out at this point being they are likely in stock at the dealer, I may check into that more. I should also read some of the "similar threads" posted below.
I actually don't know if I have time, 188k and the maintenance history had 2 items and neither was a timing belt, but there are 2 fairly new looking Toyota belts for the alternator and power steering and I'd like to think the same exist under the timing cover, I'll find out next week-end. The plan is to keep driving the van for the week to evaluate any other issues before the long week-end. I'll say thanks too, for the post and comments, the learning never stops.
Did it last summer on my 1999 Avalon with a Contitech kit. ALL the same parts as an Aisin kit for almost 50% less cost. NTN tensioners and idlers, Mitsuboshi belt, Aisin water pump...took me about a week. The most valuable tool to have is the camshaft sprocket holder to replace the seals. The U shaped metal one with two prongs is better than any plastic tool for rent at the parts stores.
Aisin Timing Belt Kit, CCI Pink Coolant, Koyo crank seal, Arai Seisakusho cam seal and Mitsuboshi drive belts.
I would be at $950 parts and labor but I am on the low end for the area.
I would be at $950 parts and labor but I am on the low end for the area.
Probably a $300-400 labor + parts kind of work. I know the going rate for 4 cyl was about $200 labor 5 to 8 years ago, plus inflation would be around $300-400 for V6 FWD.
Some jobs you do so many times that you can get really fast & accurate at it. I can tear down a 4L60E transmission in about 10 minutes......I try not to let clients see me do it because it's natural for them to see 100 parts get scattered out & think it will never get put back together correctly.
My indie go to mechanic does mine in just under 2 hours. That includes changing the water pump, tensioner and idler pulley. He does a lot of Hondas.
No, but it is already at the mechanic's shop. Might as well let them do it at the same time.
I know it does not require to take off the intake to do TB.
Since, it usually stays in the shop for a whole day anyway.
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