2001 Avalon Timing Belt Replacement

2001 TOYOTA AVALON
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TSERAN
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My 2001 Avalon is in perfect condition at 95,000 miles. I don't want to take the time to replace the timing belt right now. Is this an interference engine? And if not, has anyone had a bad experience with a belt breaking on this vehicle? Also, where's a good place to buy OEM parts other than direct from the Toyota dealer?
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Sep 18, 2007 at 3:29 PM
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I would bet my left you know what that it is! You will be in for a much bigger pai when not if it breaks! Take care of it before the 120,000 count!
Sep 18, 2007 at 3:36 PM
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[quote:83c01ffde5="merlin2021"]I would bet my left you know what that it is! You will be in for a much bigger pai when not if it breaks! Take care of it before the 120,000 count![/quote:83c01ffde5]

Thanks for the vote of confidence on the timing belt. No better here.

I don't understand where the much higher expense will come from if the belt breaks. It is my understanding that the Avalon engine is NOT an interference engine. What say U?
Sep 18, 2007 at 6:48 PM
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