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Would appreciate advice
My 2003 gs is at100k miles. I am a senior and not a car buff. My mechanic could not change the timing belt because the crankshaft bolt is seized. I think a Toyoto dealer should be able to do it. My questions are:
1. If the crankshaft breaks, does the dealer re-build the engine free? What recourse do I have?
2. What else should be done at the same time to make car reliable for next 50k miles, water pump, fuel pump?
3. Can I count on the car being safe and reliable after service?
4. Would upgrade to 2010 with 30k make more sense for me?
Thank you for your advice,
Bob
1. If the crankshaft breaks, does the dealer re-build the engine free? What recourse do I have?
2. What else should be done at the same time to make car reliable for next 50k miles, water pump, fuel pump?
3. Can I count on the car being safe and reliable after service?
4. Would upgrade to 2010 with 30k make more sense for me?
Thank you for your advice,
Bob
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2. What else should be done at the same time to make car reliable for next 50k miles, water pump, fuel pump?
3. Can I count on the car being safe and reliable after service?
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You should let toyota do it if you can afford it. You should talk to them about if they damage the crankshaft during dis assembly, however i don't think it's seized. It takes a lot of torque to get the nut off. I do a lot of maintenance on my car but let a shop tackle that job because of the difficulty of getting the nut off. They change the water pump during the timing belt service. No need to worry about the fuel pump. I have 215k on my 99 and it runs fine.
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timing belt and water pump, plus acc belts and you should be good for a long time.......on a side not, your mechanic sucks! Yes that nut is hard to get off, but any seasoned mechanic should have what he needs to get it off. I have seen back yard mechanics get these off with 5 ft long pipes and some friends, surely a mechanic could figure it out.
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timing belt and water pump, plus acc belts and you should be good for a long time.......on a side not, your mechanic sucks! Yes that nut is hard to get off, but any seasoned mechanic should have what he needs to get it off. I have seen back yard mechanics get these off with 5 ft long pipes and some friends, surely a mechanic could figure it out.
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that nut was a nightmare to get off. Bought the Schley tool and me and another guy got it a loose with a 1/2" and a 3/4" drive and a long pipe over the 3/4 drive. I was the poor bastard holding the 1/2" drive
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Just for reference to anyone taking their car to Toyota / Lexus for timing job, unless you specifically ask for the water pump to be changed they may not change it out. Since they're already tearing it down just have them replace it even if it "looks" okay to the mechanic. it will save you some money and possible heart ache in the long run.
This was probably covered somewhere on the forums already, just wanted to reiterate..
This was probably covered somewhere on the forums already, just wanted to reiterate..
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Just for reference to anyone taking their car to Toyota / Lexus for timing job, unless you specifically ask for the water pump to be changed they may not change it out. Since they're already tearing it down just have them replace it even if it "looks" okay to the mechanic. it will save you some money and possible heart ache in the long run.
This was probably covered somewhere on the forums already, just wanted to reiterate..
This was probably covered somewhere on the forums already, just wanted to reiterate..
I had it done for the 2nd time at 180 and my independent shop was trying to explain to me what was changed besides the belt and I was like, I know already. But he's right op, just make sure they are doing all of that before you agree to the service.
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Yes that bolt isn't messing around. Tried 2 heavy duty impact wrenches and that bolt laughed at them. Couldn't wait for the few days shipping for the Schley tool. I was desperate. Put the breaker bar on the bolt, disconnected the igniter, wedged the bar in the body, and bumped the ignition. Sucker loosened first try. Got lucky and didn't damage anything. Went through a half a pack of ciggys debating on to turn the key or not.
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Yes that bolt isn't messing around. Tried 2 heavy duty impact wrenches and that bolt laughed at them. Couldn't wait for the few days shipping for the Schley tool. I was desperate. Put the breaker bar on the bolt, disconnected the igniter, wedged the bar in the body, and bumped the ignition. Sucker loosened first try. Got lucky and didn't damage anything. Went through a half a pack of ciggys debating on to turn the key or not.
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Thank you; one more question
Based on all comments, i will let a dealer change belt and water pump. Thank you.
Would i be better off to let Lexus handle this, or would Toyota be just as good--and less expensive?
Would i be better off to let Lexus handle this, or would Toyota be just as good--and less expensive?