Water pump went out. Which caused problems with the timing belt, and pistons. Engine is gone. I have to replace the engine for around $5000. Water pump gave no indication it was bad except for a little whine which sounded like a typical older engine noise. It had no leaks, no smell, no thumping or loud noises that would raise any alarms for me. I have had water pumps go out on me in the past, and I knew what was wrong. Not this time. I was actually on my way to my mechanic to have him look at it(just in case) when it went out! I'll never own another Toyota again.
Water pump went out. Which caused problems with the timing belt, and pistons. Engine is gone. I have to replace the engine for around $5000. Water pump gave no indication it was bad except for a little whine which sounded like a typical older engine noise. It had no leaks, no smell, no thumping or loud noises that would raise any alarms for me. I have had water pumps go out on me in the past, and I knew what was wrong. Not this time. I was actually on my way to my mechanic to have him look at it(just in case) when it went out! I'll never own another Toyota again.
- Larry P., Indianapolis, IN, US