1997 Toyota Camry Main Bearings

Tiny
ARTJOHNE
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  • 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
My son ran our camry without oil and now it makes a 'waking' sound. Sounds like main bearings to me. How much should I expect to pay at a neighborhood shop to repair it?
Monday, October 26th, 2009 AT 9:44 AM

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Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
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Most shops will not replace main bearings, it is usually cheaper to replace engine, depending on damage to block, crankshaft.

A better alternative is to source a good used engine from a junkyard and replace it.

Main bearings will make a knocking sound, the only way to be sure is to remove oil pan and one main cap at a time and measure clearence, or remove oil pan and look for metal shavings in bottom.

You can also have cam bearing damage, oil pump damage, clogged oil galleys.
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 AT 10:13 AM

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