1990 Toyota Corolla clutch replace

1990 TOYOTA COROLLA
200,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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JOELS
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Mechanics have stated that a clutch and timing belt need to be replaced. The timing belt broke and we towed the car to a shop. There has been a smell of anti freeze when the car is parked.

Is it worth it to keep this car. The body is fine and the car is driven by a 16 yr boy.
Jan 18, 2010 at 10:13 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

The broken timing belt will have caused internal damage to the engine, you will have a number of bent valves, the coolant loss will have to be checked out and with the clutch job as well, this may be getting beyond economical repair, i would get the head removed and get it all quoted, that way you will have something to work with, start here.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jan 18, 2010 at 10:24 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Good advice by Mark.

I would have engine checked and if beyond (reasonable) repair, get a used engine.

I have had several 90-92 Corolla's and (in my opinion) they are some of the most reliable cars ever built.
Jan 19, 2010 at 12:16 AM
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