What Happens To The Car If The Timing Belt Breaks While Driving? I Have A 2000 Toyota Avalon.

No doubt it is time for the timing belt to be replaced. I had one break on me in a Chevy sedan, and I was able to get it into a parking lot, but it was extremely difficult to steer. It had to be towed to the repair shop. I don't know about your other stuff... I would certainly get a second opinion and cost estimate. Don't tell them what the first place said, just ask for an overall inspection - perhaps there is a list of things on the make and model that the manufacturer recommends be done. Look into that on the internet if you no longer have the vehicles operating manual.

Don't try and turn the engine over and over, just replace the belt or have it replaced. you shouldn't need all the other stuff. you should replace the timing belt as reg. service every 30k to 40k miles.

That's a lot of miles on your vehicle. Usually its better to change things at one time because it costs less than doing them individually. If it's the camshaft berrings, which usually means the engine has to be removed to replace, it might not be a good idea at present. I had those berrings replaced in one of my vehicles and I was charged $800.00 to remove the engine. Usually the timing belt or chain can be replaced without removing the engine and it only costs a few hundred dollars.

It is a 2000 so nothing will happen if it breaks while driving. You only need a timing belt and someone to install it properly. No more than $100 parts and labor.

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