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2003 Toyota Camry Timing belt

Tiny
NALYNNE
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  • 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 87,000 MILES
At what milage should a timing belt be changed? Will it damage anything if it breaks and does it operate the water pump?
Tuesday, December 11th, 2007 AT 8:49 PM

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Tiny
JEFFYTUNE
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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.
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Wednesday, December 12th, 2007 AT 2:40 AM
Tiny
LOSTINMARS
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Your car doesn't have a timing belt. The v6 does.
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Wednesday, December 19th, 2007 AT 10:06 PM
Tiny
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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)
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Thursday, December 20th, 2007 AT 5:06 AM

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