2002 Toyota Camry Engine Failure

2002 TOYOTA CAMRY
131,434 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RHAROLD
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Recently had timing chain repaired on my 2002 Toyota Camry and 5 days later had engine failure need to replace the engine . Is there a correction between the two ?
Jul 24, 2009 at 7:38 AM
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STEVEW84
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you have no timing chain. you have timing belt. that motor is not an interference motor. Even if the timing belt broke the valves would not hit the pistons. How do you know the engine failed?
Jul 24, 2009 at 3:08 PM
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STEVEW84
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I apologize, I thought I read 2001 not 2002.

Why did you have the chain replaced in the first place?
Jul 24, 2009 at 3:09 PM
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RHAROLD
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Engine keep coming on after purchase the car took Pep Boys for diagnostic test determine malfunction in the timing belt .Took it t another mechanic determine that timing belt needs to be replaced . Right now have another mechanic looking at root cause of engine failure .
Jul 25, 2009 at 2:06 AM
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STEVEW84
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Do yo\u remember what the code was? That would be a huge help to see if the chain had to be replaced in the first place.
Jul 25, 2009 at 2:31 AM
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RHAROLD
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Code was 1165
Jul 25, 2009 at 2:37 AM
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STEVEW84
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There is no p1165 in OBD2 diagnostics.
Jul 25, 2009 at 4:14 AM
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RHAROLD
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Do not remember the code also what would be the indicators that my car would to have the timing belt kit replaced ?
Jul 25, 2009 at 5:16 AM
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