2002 SC 430 timing belt broke after water pump replaced
10-12-18, 02:44 PM
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2002 SC 430 timing belt broke after water pump replaced
I bought at low mileage 2002 SC 430 from DCH Santa Barbara Lexus and the salesman said they had just put $5K in the car including a new water pump. It had 70K miles and I assumed they had replaced the timing belt.
one month later, the timing belt broke. The dealer is looking to see if engine has internal damage. Since the belt broke at freeway speeds +65MPH, I am sure the valves and pistons made CONTACT. HOW COULD IT NOT HAVE INTERNAL DAMAGE?
one month later, the timing belt broke. The dealer is looking to see if engine has internal damage. Since the belt broke at freeway speeds +65MPH, I am sure the valves and pistons made CONTACT. HOW COULD IT NOT HAVE INTERNAL DAMAGE?
10-12-18, 02:48 PM
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I bought at low mileage 2002 SC 430 from DCH Santa Barbara Lexus and the salesman said they had just put $5K in the car including a new water pump. It had 70K miles and I assumed they had replaced the timing belt.
one month later, the timing belt broke. The dealer is looking to see if engine has internal damage. Since the belt broke at freeway speeds +65MPH, I am sure the valves and pistons made CONTACT. HOW COULD IT NOT HAVE INTERNAL DAMAGE?
one month later, the timing belt broke. The dealer is looking to see if engine has internal damage. Since the belt broke at freeway speeds +65MPH, I am sure the valves and pistons made CONTACT. HOW COULD IT NOT HAVE INTERNAL DAMAGE?
didnt they provide a warranty on their work?
dealers usually provide 12mo warranty on their work.
if not, it might be cheaper to purchase a lower mileage engine from a salvage yard and take it to a good independent mechanic. Rebuilding is too expensive.
$1,000 for a used engine with 64k miles.
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10-13-18, 09:38 AM
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10-13-18, 09:40 AM
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I bought at low mileage 2002 SC 430 from DCH Santa Barbara Lexus and the salesman said they had just put $5K in the car including a new water pump. It had 70K miles and I assumed they had replaced the timing belt.
one month later, the timing belt broke. The dealer is looking to see if engine has internal damage. Since the belt broke at freeway speeds +65MPH, I am sure the valves and pistons made CONTACT. HOW COULD IT NOT HAVE INTERNAL DAMAGE?
one month later, the timing belt broke. The dealer is looking to see if engine has internal damage. Since the belt broke at freeway speeds +65MPH, I am sure the valves and pistons made CONTACT. HOW COULD IT NOT HAVE INTERNAL DAMAGE?
10-13-18, 09:52 AM
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I remember one other but it was a while back.
10-13-18, 06:41 PM
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10-20-18, 02:08 PM
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I bought at low mileage 2002 SC 430 from DCH Santa Barbara Lexus and the salesman said they had just put $5K in the car including a new water pump. It had 70K miles and I assumed they had replaced the timing belt.
one month later, the timing belt broke. The dealer is looking to see if engine has internal damage. Since the belt broke at freeway speeds +65MPH, I am sure the valves and pistons made CONTACT. HOW COULD IT NOT HAVE INTERNAL DAMAGE?
one month later, the timing belt broke. The dealer is looking to see if engine has internal damage. Since the belt broke at freeway speeds +65MPH, I am sure the valves and pistons made CONTACT. HOW COULD IT NOT HAVE INTERNAL DAMAGE?
I bought a 2002 about 4 yrs ago with 75k miles, I took it to an independent shop when the car reached about 90k, I asked to replace water pump, tensioners etc, there are kits out there that shops can get. Also get a sticker in the engine compartment that identifies the changed TB.
Maybe you could ad some after market stuff in the replacement engine to get more horse power or whatever you want.
GOOD LUCK!!
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