I responded to a longer thread with my situation but figured i would post a new thread for easier viewing.
The engine shut off on the highway this week on my 07 LC with 180k miles. Wouldn't start and battery/alternator are fine.
My mechanic pulled off the various covers and parts to evaluate the timing belt, and says that the water pump failed and seized up, which broke the belt in 2 places and damaged the crankshaft and crank sensor.
My mechanic says there is no way to know if the engine is shot or not (ie bent valves) without putting on a new timing belt and water pump. Does anyone have any ideas on how to test the engine before spending all that time and money?
Because I know everyone will ask, my timing belt and water pump were done at 115k miles with Toyota parts. But........i dont put many miles on my car and 115k miles was 10 years ago. I had been planning on doing the 90k service soon and didn't think the number of years since last service were all that important. Apparently not.
Any tips on how to test the engine before dropping all the money on a 90k service for a potentially shot engine would be appreciated.
The engine shut off on the highway this week on my 07 LC with 180k miles. Wouldn't start and battery/alternator are fine.
My mechanic pulled off the various covers and parts to evaluate the timing belt, and says that the water pump failed and seized up, which broke the belt in 2 places and damaged the crankshaft and crank sensor.
My mechanic says there is no way to know if the engine is shot or not (ie bent valves) without putting on a new timing belt and water pump. Does anyone have any ideas on how to test the engine before spending all that time and money?
Because I know everyone will ask, my timing belt and water pump were done at 115k miles with Toyota parts. But........i dont put many miles on my car and 115k miles was 10 years ago. I had been planning on doing the 90k service soon and didn't think the number of years since last service were all that important. Apparently not.
Any tips on how to test the engine before dropping all the money on a 90k service for a potentially shot engine would be appreciated.