1989 Toyota Camry timing belt

1989 TOYOTA CAMRY
186,000 MILES
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MDOHIO81
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daughter was driving car, had been driving rough, stopped at stop light, just died, turn key , nothing.. all other power works,, I am thinking it is timing belt... ???? from one to ten.. how hard to change? cost of belt only $22, worth doing self? thanks..Mike
Aug 12, 2013 at 6:14 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The timing belt can be tricky to replace if you haven't done one before. Make sure you get a good repair manual that shows all the timing mark points for the engine.

NOTE: If the belt broke, it will sound very odd when cranking it.
Aug 12, 2013 at 9:34 PM
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