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Question: Cost for broken timing belt replacement

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twistersceo, 3.3L V6, Clarksville, MD, February 27, 2010, 14:05
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My car stopped while driving. Diagnosed to be broken timing belt and estimated cost to repair was 3000.00. Does this make sense?

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    Bret Bodas February 27, 2010, 18:45
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    Yes, this makes sense. When the timing belt breaks the pistons hit and bend the valves causing major engine damage. The cylinder heads need to be removed and inspected, all bent valves replaced, and the if your lucky there wont be any other damage. $3000 seems like an accurate estimate for this job.

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    twistersceo, February 28, 2010, 16:06
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    Thanks...now the question is, is potentially spending 2 to 3 thousand dollars an appropriate inviestment in the 2001 Xterra?

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    Visitor, June 02, 2010, 06:58

    No, had mine done for 500 also replaced water pump. It not a guarantee that your piston or valves need replacing, mine didnt

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    Visitor, August 26, 2010, 09:48

    How fast were you going when it broke?

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