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V6 is a non-interference engine.
The V6 would be ( 6 ) cylinders
In upstate NY it's about $500-600.
what about it? there is one on the roof. as well as one on each fold down mirror. there may be map lights in the SLE model.
belt, 2.4 4cyl has chains, 3.0 or 3.3 v6 uses belts
It would help if you were a little more specific. What year, what model, hard top or convertible? My 2004 (gen II) Solara Convertible SLE weighs 3615 pounds wet. The hardtop is a couple of hundred pounds less. Obviously the Solara is no lightweight. Cheers
The dealer quotes $1700 for the whole assembly. A non Toyota shop can generally weld a new one in for $200 or less
The answer is on page 330 of the 2006 Solara owner's manual. It's also on the driver's side doorsill and on the tire sidewall itself. P215/55R17 93V Wheel size is 17X7 Cheers
I thought the SLE only came with a 6-cylinder engine -- Looks like I learned something today or you need to take another look under the hood. Good news, the 4 cylinder engine used in all Solara models uses a timing 'chain' and not a belt. There's no maintenance needed. The 6-cylinder models require a belt change at 90,000 miles or ten years whichever comes first. Cheers
The V6 in the Generation I Solara (through 2003) is non interference. I.E. if the cam timing belt breaks, open valves won't slam into pistons as the engine comes to a stop. The Gen II Solara (2004 and later) V6 is an interference engine. If the belt breaks, there will be some serious and pricey carnage inside the cylinder head as pistons hammer open valves. This doesn't mean belt replacement on the Gen I car should be ignored. Murphy's Law will almost always apply and the belt will snap in the least convenient place and time possible. Cheers
There are two engine choices available for the Gen II Solara. The 4-cylinder 2AZ-FE and the 6-cylinder 3MZ-FE. For some models, the SLE convertible for example, the 3MZ-FE is the only choice. Cheers
Yes. If your timing belt breaks the valves and pistons 'will' come in contact with each other and you 'will' have to dig deep into your bank account for repairs. It's best not to tempt fate and replace the belt as recommended at 90,000 mile intervals. Cheers