The local independent Japanese mechanic is quoting me $900. Is that ballpark or too much? I live in Southern California...|||Check with your nearest authorized Toyota repair garage to get their estimate and then check around a couple of *recommended good* independent repair shops for a %26quot;guaranteed%26quot; job, and choose the one that looks the best for YOU! Talk with the *Head Mechanic* at each place and have him/her explain -- in detail -- just *what* will have to be done to do the job correctly and approximately what each operation contributes to the overall cost for the completed, guaranteed job.|||http://www.google.com/search?q=How+much+鈥?/a>|||I use to work for a Japanese Dealership and that sounds About right.they are not too cheap to replace...Make sure hes replacing the whole sprocket assembly.
1-Crank gear
1-Cam Gear
1-New Timing Chain
1-Chain Tensioner (tensioned by Oil Pressure)
1-Chain guide or Rubbing Guide
this will give you a new smooth running engine
This will cost around $1200 but all new.
