Timing Belt Saga, formerly Timing belt SHREDING plastic cover Options

[devilsden97]

So i brought my car to the shop to replace the water pump specificly, but i also had them do the timing belt. Long story short, they have had it a week....makes me laugh but it really doesnt matter cuz im away at school.

I called today, and the mechanic was like:

Mechanic:"uh yeah we had to order a new timing belt cover....the timing belt was coming off at the bottom and shreding the plastic cover...actually the only thing keeping the timing belt on, was the plastic housing. Were still waiting on the part from toyota."

me: "U ordered it from toyota?"

Mechanic: "yeah i called all over, no one has it"


SOOOOO i find this hard to believe considering it is a 5sfe super comon in like EVERY toyota. And has anyone seen this, where the timing belt is coming off, but the plaster cover keeps it on?

And Hi to everyone, i know ive been away a LONG time.

This post has been edited by devilsden97: Oct 22, 2009 - 4:15 PM

[devilsden97]

ive had issue b4 with this guy saying my serpentine belt was forming cracks, and it probally should be replaced. This was about 3 years ago. im just replacing the belt now, cuz its actually making noise. I went back to them because a buddy said that they are really stand up guys, so i figured maybe it was bad luck.

I assume when he said "tensioners" plural he ment idler and tensioner. i dont see anyreason for a I4 to have more then one tensioner.

And to answer your question, i was quoted 750 to 800, for:

waterpump
thermostat
radiator
upper rad hose
lower rad hose
timing belt
serp belt

they have added:(assumed)

idler
tensioner
5sfe timing belt cover

I assume the new price will be $1k or a little more

edit: The mechanic is a "general" mechanic , he doesnt specialize in anything. I prpbally will not be going back to him. I assumed that being the 5sfe is used in pretty much every toyota under the sun, that its a pretty general motor.... oh well lol

This post has been edited by devilsden97: Oct 13, 2009 - 8:25 PM