1993 Toyota Camry New Engine or?

KES1

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1993 TOYOTA CAMRY

Engine problem
1993 Toyota Camry 4 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 120000 miles

I admit - I know liittle about mechanics, and I hope the repair shop did not see me coming, but I put my 1993 Camry in to check a "rear/front seal leak" and 'torn passenger axle boot' that was spotted by the tech during an oil change at a quick lube shop. The repair shop quoted me $2500 to fix the problem as they also discovered that I needed a new timing belt, water pump, cxam seal, valves covers, plugs, CV boots etc etc. They now tell me that after having fixed all that thay they have now discovered 1 cyl is not working and I need a new engine. Should I be paying to fix an engine that they are now pulling to replace? Should the car be taking a short roll off a long pier instead? Help!

Kes

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RASMATAZ

MECHANIC
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Too many problematics roll it off and don't look back, it ain't worth it or sell it to the junkyard dogs for parts-

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Thursday, February 14th, 2008 AT 6:41 PM

KES1

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Thanks for your response!

The repair shop tells me I am on the hook for $2500 regardless as they already did the work before they discovered it was one cyl short. Just doesn't seem ethical, sigh.

Thanks again,

Kes