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im having it towed to my family mechanic. ill let him do what he has to do my part time job is throwing 40 hr weeks at me i have like no time to do anything
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Aug 6, 2013 - 1:46 PM
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And timing belt it is. quotes 700$+ with the possibility of valve damage. Im pulling the plug on her
just aint worth it.
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Aug 6, 2013 - 2:04 PM
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The 7A/5S are non-interference engines so there won't be any valve damage. I don't know the going rate of timing belt changes but $700 seems a bit steep.
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Aug 6, 2013 - 4:23 PM
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^That... Just the belt shouldn't cost over $400. Also, consider the cost of buying another car that odds are will need more work than the Celica. As it sits now you'll be lucky to get $1,000 for your car, which is probably at least half of what you have in it. Shop around your local Toyota dealers and get a quote from them.
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Aug 6, 2013 - 8:53 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 10, '12 From Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Ive weighed the options. I honestly just want something newer too. Ive had this car for 3 year banged her up blown the engine twice two accidents. Ive put far too much into this car as it is. Im just gonna test craigslist first person to offer me a grand gets the car. Even though I really dont want to especially with basically brand new dunlops summer tires on her. Im probably gonna ask 1500 and take a grand If someone wants to low ball me they cant take a flying leap.
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Aug 7, 2013 - 2:17 AM
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i got a guy off craigslist who did the labor on a timing belt for $150 he works at a local toyota dealer, i supplied the kit. take a look for the mechanics on craigslist looking to make a buck on their day off from the garage.
was like $70 for the kit so i paid $220 to have my timing belt replaced This post has been edited by b22ri22an: Aug 7, 2013 - 2:19 AM --------------------  |
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Aug 7, 2013 - 10:41 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 10, '12 From Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I'm really tempted to do that. Because finding a new car has been hard. I love my 6gc tbh haha. Its been in my head more and more of getting the damn thing fixed. Ill get a second opinion from mechanics down the road. Trust me I'd love to keep my car I dont want to do all the bs of buying a new city sticker buying new plates all that adds up and is a head ache. Especially when I just put a brand new starter in lmao
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