"bruceh" <bruceh@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
news:47F6A30D.8070201@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>I have 118,000 on my 1994 SC300.
>
> I have yet to change my timing belt. Should I
> look into replacing it? What's the general cost
> to do the work (California)?
>
> Also, I noticed some oil around the distributor
> and a friend said that it might be an O-ring.
> Can it be fixed or will I have to replace
> the complete distributor?
>
> TIA
According to Gates' web site, the timing belt should be replaced every
60,000 miles, and the SC 300 has an interference engine, which means that
engine damage can result from the valve hitting the pistons if the timing
belt fails. To answer your question, yes, you should definitely change
the
timing belt. Check with your local Toyota and Lexus dealers for prices,
or
check with shops that specialize in Lexus or Toyota repair.
The oil around the distributor can be just from a bad O-ring. The O-ring
is
relatively easy to replace so it is not necessary to replace the
distributor
assembly.
--
Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)
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