PearlESC3

This weekend I ordered the Aisin timing belt kit off rock auto along with moog LBJs and outer tie rod ends. Also ordered Denso air filter, cabin filter, oil filter (x3) and sk20r11 iridium plugs. Also bought Gates drive belt and gates thermostat. I ordered a few parts from Lexus as well, motor and tranny mounts and I got two gallons of Toyota red coolant. Now for the fun part install! I'm basically trying to do a full tune up/major 90k type service to my 98 gs400. Any suggestions on things I missed? Trans filter an fluid has been chaged recently, and also cleaned MAS and TB, so those are good to go. Any other suggestions would be great. Thanks!

offbad

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water pump?

gaskets?

jjbenzo

Really, anything suspension related is a plus. Sway bar links and bushings, steering rack bushings, inner tie rods/boots, upper control arms, struts/shocks/mounts.

Replace all fluids, brake, steering, transmission, rear differential. You have a great start!

Wrath

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I second the water pump notion, If you are gonna do the T-belt, the pump will just be a bit more work for that added security that its a fresh part. Quick question: ive heard the Gates brand belts are really high quality more so than toyota, any truth to that?

tmf2004

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off to good start... anything suspension is a plus like mentioned earlier...

PearlESC3

The Aisin kit comes with water pump and gasket as well.

PearlESC3

Heard the gates belts were very good quality myself which is why (along with cost) I opted for it instead of OEM.

PearlESC3

Thanks JJBenzo. When I had it on a lift, I looked at the inner boots/tie rods and nothing was leaking or torn so i figured i didnt need replacement there just yet. As far as UCA's, rack bushings and sway bar links/bushings are concerned i will definitely look into it, but for struts/shocks and mounts im going for an aftermarket coilover setup so that is a non issue, those will be replaced very soon.

offbad

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oh, okay.

i was talking about other gaskets, though.
valve cover, cam and crank seals, etc.