Water pump/timing belt

1992 TOYOTA CAMRY
160,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KOVACICI
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Toyota Camry 1992 le with 160K miles , water pump broke , water went into timing belt. Cost to repair is $900. is this car worth repairing?
Aug 7, 2011 at 2:05 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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I would be questioning the cost of this repair, water on the timing belt is not a problem, if the belt is close to replacement it is worth doing the belt with the water pump, i would like to see the break down of costs, as it takes around 3 hrs and a belt kit costs around $95 and a pump $45 add coolant $30 the 900 does not add up.
Aug 7, 2011 at 2:29 PM
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KHLOW2008
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The water pump giving way could also mean a bad head gasket and if that is confirmed, the cost could go much higher.

It is best to be prepared.
Aug 7, 2011 at 2:57 PM