Cost of replacing a timing belt
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Hey guys,
I have a 99 RX300 that needs to have it's timing belt replaced and I was wondering how much would it cost to replace the timing belt and drive belts. My local Toyota dealer quoted me a price of $428 and said that labor alone would take five hours!! Sounds like a rip-off to me. I would also like to know what belts are included when replacing the drive belts and should the drive belts also be replaced at 90K miles. Thanks.
I have a 99 RX300 that needs to have it's timing belt replaced and I was wondering how much would it cost to replace the timing belt and drive belts. My local Toyota dealer quoted me a price of $428 and said that labor alone would take five hours!! Sounds like a rip-off to me. I would also like to know what belts are included when replacing the drive belts and should the drive belts also be replaced at 90K miles. Thanks.
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If you plan on keeping your RX for a long time, then I would:
1. Replace the 2 drive belts (easily visible on the left side)
2. Replace timing belt and water pump (easier to get at the water pump now than later)
I think the price alone is not bad. I had the timing belt, drive belts and water pump replaced for about $900 USD at Lexus several years ago.
1. Replace the 2 drive belts (easily visible on the left side)
2. Replace timing belt and water pump (easier to get at the water pump now than later)
I think the price alone is not bad. I had the timing belt, drive belts and water pump replaced for about $900 USD at Lexus several years ago.
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Hey guys,
I have a 99 RX300 that needs to have it's timing belt replaced and I was wondering how much would it cost to replace the timing belt and drive belts. My local Toyota dealer quoted me a price of $428 and said that labor alone would take five hours!! Sounds like a rip-off to me. I would also like to know what belts are included when replacing the drive belts and should the drive belts also be replaced at 90K miles. Thanks.![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I have a 99 RX300 that needs to have it's timing belt replaced and I was wondering how much would it cost to replace the timing belt and drive belts. My local Toyota dealer quoted me a price of $428 and said that labor alone would take five hours!! Sounds like a rip-off to me. I would also like to know what belts are included when replacing the drive belts and should the drive belts also be replaced at 90K miles. Thanks.
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rip off .... certainly not.
Cheaper than Lexus.
Check around timing belt repalcement cost for 4 cylender and 6 cylender transverse mounted engine.
You may need ideller(s) replaced as well.
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Timing belt replacement is $500 at my local Lexus dealer. The local Toyota quoted me $420. So the quote you got isn't out of line.
Labor hour is always inflated by 100%. So the realistic time is about 2 hours, though it may be better to have a second mechanic helping out.
Agree with LexMex that the two drive belts may be replaced at the same time. I advise against water pump replacement, as Toyota's water pumps are extremely reliable and its coolant keeps the cooling system clean.
If it were a Ford or GM product, yes definitely replace the water pump, or maybe get an engine rebuild.
Labor hour is always inflated by 100%. So the realistic time is about 2 hours, though it may be better to have a second mechanic helping out.
Agree with LexMex that the two drive belts may be replaced at the same time. I advise against water pump replacement, as Toyota's water pumps are extremely reliable and its coolant keeps the cooling system clean.
If it were a Ford or GM product, yes definitely replace the water pump, or maybe get an engine rebuild.
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