Thakwik1
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Ok after nearly two long weeks, 16 exhaust valves replaced,two intake valves, new water pump, heads resurfaced, all new seals and gaskets, new hoses, coolant, oil and filter, sparks plugs, new timing belt, pulleys and tensioners and not to mention $3300.00!!!!! My car runs like a champ!!!! Back on the road!!! BIG UPS TO ELITE AUTO CARE IN PALMDALE CA. -
As for piston damage I'm hoping not.
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He did show me a piece of the water pump housing that broke off. Replace timing belt and tried to crank no compression. What do you think?
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Yes it has aluminum housing. Not sure the mechanic said it was part of the water pump housing.
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I own a 2001 Lexus GS430 with 87,000 miles (3rd owner). I heard some low knocking coming from the water pump area driving to work and only got about four blocks from home when the car died. Took the car in and as I suspected the timing belt broke. Mechanic said it was caused by a weld someone had welded onto the water pump housing. So now I have to get my top rebuilt due to the engine being non-tolerant/interference. I was wondering has anyone experienced anything remotely like this.
