how long should it take to replace a timing belt and a water pump at a service garage?

Asked by Brandon Dec 16, 2014 at 10:45 AM about the 1996 Toyota Camry LE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

3 Answers

44,765

This is routine maintenance, but it is not an easy job if done correctly- I don't know the quoted times for your car, but I'm guessing it shouldn't take more than 4 hours- unless that car is diabolically hard to work on- ask the service adviser- they should be happy to explain it to you- if they don't want to talk, take it somewhere else-

4 people found this helpful.
102,535

A shop will quote you 8 hours, even if it only takes them 4. You will pay for 8. That's how they make their money. If they are going to stick you for 8, make sure they replace all the parts while in there. Not just the pump and belt. Make sure they put in new idler pulley and tension pulley also. That's how they also make money...skimp on the parts........

9 people found this helpful.
110

Id be real surprised if it really took even a hour so charging for 2 hours is plenty. My shop charges 85 pr hour so should be no more then 170 bucks labor. Best buy is partsgeek.com

11 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Camry

Looking for a Used Camry in your area?

CarGurus has 38,043 nationwide Camry listings starting at $700.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1996 Toyota Camry

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Reelin68
    Reputation
    34,270
  • #2
    Tony Ciccotelli
    Reputation
    19,180
  • #3
    Tony Ciccotelli
    Reputation
    5,510
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Honda Accord
1,398 Great Deals out of 29,467 listings starting at $1,000
Used Toyota Corolla
1,474 Great Deals out of 24,337 listings starting at $1,777
Used Honda Civic
1,256 Great Deals out of 29,781 listings starting at $1,571
Used Toyota RAV4
1,856 Great Deals out of 28,695 listings starting at $2,950
Used Toyota Avalon
173 Great Deals out of 1,982 listings starting at $2,995
Used Nissan Altima
1,182 Great Deals out of 36,960 listings starting at $1,917
Used Toyota 4Runner
1,030 Great Deals out of 18,820 listings starting at $3,352
Used Toyota Tacoma
1,708 Great Deals out of 29,674 listings starting at $3,700
Used Honda CR-V
1,942 Great Deals out of 40,403 listings starting at $1,499
Used Lexus ES
430 Great Deals out of 8,565 listings starting at $1,100

Used Cars for Sale

2025 Toyota Camry For Sale
83 listings starting at $41,862
2024 Toyota Camry For Sale
104 Great Deals out of 16,356 listings starting at $13,710
2023 Toyota Camry For Sale
363 Great Deals out of 3,836 listings starting at $19,498
2022 Toyota Camry For Sale
251 Great Deals out of 2,431 listings starting at $15,300
2021 Toyota Camry For Sale
259 Great Deals out of 3,516 listings starting at $13,696

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.