Slick Rik

I been planning to replace my timing belt this week. Unfortunately now it's a must. Let me start by... I have a 2005 TL base with 86k, auto. I was driving, thankfully close to home. When all of a sudden she started shaking and turn off. When I tried to start back up, she would crank but not turn over. I ended up pushing my way home. I'm hoping my valves aren't bent. Can I get an estimate of price of repairs? I'm debating if to repair it or just trade for an upgrade.
Open to all opinions and questions
:why me:

Redsand353

thats a little early for your timing belt to go, but i guess anything is possible. are you the first owner? If not do you have any idea how the car was maintained prior to your ownership?

Slick Rik

I'm the third owner. It was a lease return then my cousin bought it, then I bought it from him around nov 2010 with 45k. I did some maintenance since then. Last trip to the dealer, they said it is recommended to do a timing belt. They said either 105k or 7 years. Which eer comes first

Slick Rik

How would I tell thar it might be a fuel pump issue n not a timing belt issue. What signs would of led to it being a timing belt problem

3rdGenHybrid

The safest way to check is to remove the upper cover. I doubt it broke this soon. How did it sound when you cranked it over ? Faster than usually??

Slick Rik

It sound like a normal crank just won't stay on. Like it didn't have any gas

blueracer17

Just pull the inspection cover and check it out.

TL Luver

iTrader: (2)

There's little peep holes with little rubber plugs in them I believe you might be able to see the belt their for the markers to align the pulleys...