2003 Toyota Camry Timing belt

2003 TOYOTA CAMRY
87,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NALYNNE
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At what milage should a timing belt be changed? Will it damage anything if it breaks and does it operate the water pump?
Dec 11, 2007 at 8:49 PM
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JEFFYTUNE
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[quote:1d671f43fe="nalynne"]Engine problem
2003 Toyota Camry 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 87000 miles
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At what milage should a timing belt be changed? Will it damage anything if it breaks and does it operate the water pump?[/quote:1d671f43fe]

60K or 5 years, maybe and yes.

Anytime the belt breaks or strips, the valves could be hit by the pistons, Toyota 4 cylinders has been one that seems to be designed not to hit the valves(if it has a belt).

when you replace the belt, it is best to buy a timing belt kit(a new belt, idler and tensioner) and replace the water pump as well.

Jeff M.
Dec 12, 2007 at 2:40 AM
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LOSTINMARS
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your car doesn't have a timing belt. the v6 does.
Dec 19, 2007 at 10:06 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Lostinmars is correct, the camrys converted to a chain in 2003, as he states ,the V6 keeps the belt method. It is an easy mistake to make as Camry had timing belts for many years.

Mark (mhpautos)
Dec 20, 2007 at 5:06 AM