How much for timing belt - 06 Solara V6?

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When I priced timing belt jobs for my 300ZX, it was anywhere between $600 and $1000. I just did it myself out in my driveway one afternoon.
 
Thanks for the replies. I'm not capable of doing it myself. Been told it's a real job on this one. Need a special tool, etc.

Had it done once before as noted. Don't remember the price. And even if I did probably wouldn't have much bearing on today's prices

Whenever I have it done, will certainly replace water pump, tensioners, whatever else is in the vicinity.
 
I've done this job on a couple Highlanders with the 3.3 V6 and there's nothing terribly difficult about it in that chassis. Not sure how much harder the Solara chassis makes it, if at all.

Guessing book time is 4-6 hours. An Aisin kit can be had for ~$200, which I'd recommend using, if not using Toyota parts. $600-1000 is a good estimate. (y)
 
Just been reviewing this tutorial getting ready for this on a 04 Sienna, got the Gates kit from Rock Auto, and Timenkin and Felpro for the seals, had got the less expensive Ultra Power for the seals but after having to buy the FelPro the second time around on the the valve cover gasket that was undersized, I figured better be smarter the first time on the seals, thought the shipping cost determined using the different brands on my final choices. I am also buying the tools recommended that I don't have, along with the 20pcs seal puller kit off eBay, as I want to have all available options so as to get in too far over my abilities.


Sienna has 189k and I am not sure of the history, so I plan to start the job as if I where going to do it all with obviously taking the top cover off first and checking the condition of the belt and see if the seals are showing any signs of leaking, continue as necessary or in hopes of the previous owner having recently done the job, put it back together and drive another ~50k. I've been able to drive the van about 2 weeks and am starting to really like the 3.3, it does seem diy friendly though I find myself redoing things out of my own inexperience or frugal budgeting.
 
Supersonic said:
Just been reviewing this tutorial getting ready for this on a 04 Sienna, got the Gates kit from Rock Auto, and Timenkin and Felpro for the seals, had got the less expensive Ultra Power for the seals but after having to buy the FelPro the second time around on the the valve cover gasket that was undersized, I figured better be smarter the first time on the seals, thought the shipping cost determined using the different brands on my final choices. I am also buying the tools recommended that I don't have, along with the 20pcs seal puller kit off eBay, as I want to have all available options so as to get in too far over my abilities.


Sienna has 189k and I am not sure of the history, so I plan to start the job as if I where going to do it all with obviously taking the top cover off first and checking the condition of the belt and see if the seals are showing any signs of leaking, continue as necessary or in hopes of the previous owner having recently done the job, put it back together and drive another ~50k. I've been able to drive the van about 2 weeks and am starting to really like the 3.3, it does seem diy friendly though I find myself redoing things out of my own inexperience or frugal budgeting.
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Awesome video. That is so far beyond my ability. Wouldn't attempt that ever. Ever.
 
You would be somewhere around 800 bucks for that job at my shop, with OEM belt, pump, idlers, tensioner, cam and crank seals, coolant and drive belts.
 
My mechanic charged me just under $500 to put in an Aisin kit in my 2.2L Camry about 18 months ago, but he doesn't mark up parts and his labor is only around $85-$90 an hour I think.

The V6 is more involved so closer to $800 is what I'd expect.
 
JMJNet said:
Ask them to replace the spark plugs while at it.
The 3 on the back are not easy at all and they can do it easier while a lot of things are out and you already left the car at the mechanic anyway.
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First point no, second point has some merit
You don't have to touch the intake on a TB job on this engine
You'd only pull it for rear plugs/valve cover/rear O2/water plate reseal, etc
 
I had a 98 Sienna and I did his job myself back in 2010. Took a weeks vacation and did the timing belt of my 97 Civic (in two days) and then did the Sienna's in 3 days. You need to have a good tools, impact gun to break the crankshaft bolt loose etc. One of the fasteners for the power steering pump is in a blind area which was a total PITA to figure out the first time. Other issue was one of the bolts broke off into the metal housing and I had to run over to the stealer to get a new bolt for some ridiculous price like $15 for one.

I would say anything under $800 would be a good deal. I've read on the web that some good Toyota techs can do this job in one hour, however they aren't going to only charge you one hour labor. Not sure if you want to change the cam seals as well while everything is apart. Are you going to keep the car for a long time?
 
JC1 said:
I've read on the web that some good Toyota techs can do this job in one hour,
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I've often wondered how long it takes a Honda tech (or other dealer tech on 'their' brand) to do a job like a timing belt. I have seen off-duty mechanics quote people 2-3 hours to do a Honda TB on a local "car" page on FB while the book says 4-5 hours I think. No doubt with experience folks getting faster and faster but I suspect 1-hour is a bit exaggerated. Kinda like people who say they can do a brake pad swap in 15 minutes. Uhhhh, no you can't.... unless you start your stopwatch after you've picked out all the tools you need and the car is jacked up and wheels off !
 
Hall said:
I've often wondered how long it takes a Honda tech (or other dealer tech on 'their' brand) to do a job like a timing belt. I have seen off-duty mechanics quote people 2-3 hours to do a Honda TB on a local "car" page on FB while the book says 4-5 hours I think. No doubt with experience folks getting faster and faster but I suspect 1-hour is a bit exaggerated. Kinda like people who say they can do a brake pad swap in 15 minutes. Uhhhh, no you can't.... unless you start your stopwatch after you've picked out all the tools you need and the car is jacked up and wheels off !
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These guys have done 100s of timing belts. Same with guys in Nascar that change tires. They can do it lickety split. Maybe the 1hour is the belt only and no water pump. Who knows. They know all the short cuts and how to remove things quickly. That one hour may not apply in the rust belt.

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 🤣.
 
Great responses, thanks. I've got 9k miles give or take before I have to commit to do this. So I've got a little grace time.
 
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