1988 Toyota Camry best advise

1988 TOYOTA CAMRY
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BENSL1
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1988 Toyota Camry 4 cyl Automatic 166000 miles

I was driving my toyota camry and it suddenly stopped. I took it to toyota dealership and found out that the timing belt broke. They also found out that the oil seals for the Camshat and crankshaft need to be replaced because of oil leakage. They also told me that the fan belt needs to be replaced because it looks old and might not last that long.

so, they're charging me for:
to check it : $80
timing belt: $200
fan belt : $50
oil seals : $219

My question is does the pricing seem reasonable or could i find better deals, and is it necessary to change the oil seals and fan belt now, and will it effect the car again if i don't change them now.

thank you.
Mar 25, 2009 at 1:52 PM
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F4I_GUY
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Those prices seem fair for a dealership price. If you went to a privately owned garage with aftermarket parts, then of course it would be cheaper, but not by that much.

You should definitely change the oil seals at the sametime, because it is a lot less labour since the timing covers and belt are already going to be off. Also, the fan belt will be off to complete the job as well, so you will be saving labour on the belt as well. So it's up to you, personally I would do it.
Mar 25, 2009 at 5:23 PM