TheJackal

I had the timing belt, water pump and all belts replaced last December by my mechanic for a '99 Camry V6 and it cost me $966.00. The water pump cost $140.00. Different opinions on whether the water pump should be replaced when timing belt is done. I always have the water pump replaced as it is there with everything else removed for the timing belt.

Regarding the air filter, I don't know. Is the air filter mentioned in future services in the service book.

thanks for the response.

At the 180,000 service it says "replace air filter."

The last listed service in the book is 210,000 and there is no air filter replacement in this service.

I guess that means they change them at an interval greater than 30,000 km. The schedulled services are every 15,000 on this model.

So maybe it wasn't meant to be done?

Hi

Just had 150,000 (timing belt) service done on my 2005 Avalon.

Frankston Toyota

Service $698

Auto Trans Service $135 (previously missed)

$833 was already painful, but I got a phone call while car was being serviced and told the water pump needed replacing - another $266.

OUCH!

$1,099 total

I just had a look under the bonnet and checked the Air Filter. It is filthy.

Can someone tell me if it should have been replaced as part of this service?

I can't check now as the service slip (with items listed) has been detached from the manual.

Does $266 sound right for a water pump replacement? ($220 part - $46 labour)

Feeling ripped off.

Thanks everyone for your replies.

I found 2 drain holes on the front side of the sunroof.

I got a 3 metre legnth of fairly stiff coax cable and

managed to shove it down for about 1.5+ metres.

I then poured some water downw each hole and had someone look under the front wheels.

The water certainly drained out.

But the roof is still leaking - but not as bad.

If there are holes on the back of the sunroof - I can't locate them.

Might have to take to Toyota.

Cheers

THanks BG Pete

I put it in the Avalon/Aurion section

Hope I got it right this time.

Cheers

Hi All.

I'm driving 2002 Avalon Limited .

Got a problem with the sunroof (moonroof?) on 2002 Avalon.

It's leaking.

any suggestions greatly appreciated

Hi All.

I'm driving a 2005 Avalon GXI.

Also recently purchased a 2002 Avalon Limited for my wife.

Yeah I know - most people think they're for the retirees - we just love 'em cause they're so reliable.

Got a problem with the sunroof (moonroof?) on the 2002 Avalon.

It's leaking.

any suggestions great;y appreciated