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03-08-2009, 12:06 PM
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Timing belt broken on 98 Avalon
Hey guys, the timing belt just broke on my 98 Avalon. I was wondering if I need a new motor or is this a non interference motor where I can just slap on a new timing belt? Please let me know, thanks.
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03-08-2009, 04:34 PM
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Re: Timing belt broken on 98 Avalon
According to Gates, you have an interference engine. Depending on the conditions under which it broke, you may or may not have substantial engine damage. I would be worried if I heard a loud BANG when it broke.
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#3
03-10-2009, 08:30 PM
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Re: Timing belt broken on 98 Avalon
How many miles did you have on it when it broke.
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#4
03-12-2009, 09:35 PM
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Re: Timing belt broken on 98 Avalon
Some companies import engines from Japan stated around 60,000 miles.
I have used New York Block when I had a garage. I was pleased with the engines but you have to change the intake. A man who used to work for me still uses them. They give some warranty but I forget how much.
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#5
04-01-2009, 09:28 PM
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Re: Timing belt broken on 98 Avalon
This is a non interference engine and you should be able to time everything back up aligning timing marks, install new belt and be back up and running. Hope it works out well for you . Also would like to know mileage when belt snapped.
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#6
04-08-2009, 09:54 PM
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Re: Timing belt broken on 98 Avalon
As I said above, Gates lists it as an interference engine. Here is a link to the current Gates listing. '98 and newer are interference.
http://www.gates.com/downloads/downl...older=brochure
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#7
04-09-2009, 08:59 AM
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Re: Timing belt broken on 98 Avalon
Interference just means it will bang the valves. I did a 6 cyl Volvo engine a couple of years ago and every valve was bent a valve job, new valves,pressure test,head shaved,was appx. $600.00 so if you do the work your self it may be cheaper than a new engine. High mileage buy either a good used one or rebuilt. This was a straight six not a V-6 and the engine had been rebuilt before but a cracked mount shifted belt position and the belt jumped and got under the timing belt.
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04-25-2009, 12:14 PM
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Re: Timing belt broken on 98 Avalon
Quote:
 How many miles on the belt?
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