1UZ from 91 LS400 - Gasket / TB Kit OEM Parts
07-15-13, 09:27 PM
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1UZ from 91 LS400 - Gasket / TB Kit OEM Parts
I've pulled a 1UZ for a swap that I'm working on and I want to seal it up and replace the belts, water pump etc... before putting it in the recipient vehicle. I was hoping you guys could help me out with who has the best OEM prices for a service/maintenance kit. If OEM is ungodly expensive, then what aftermarket vendor do you recommend?
Also, not have worked on a 1UZ previously, anything you would recommend replacing while I'm in there? I don't want to pull the heads.
Thank you very much for any help/input anyone provides.
Also, not have worked on a 1UZ previously, anything you would recommend replacing while I'm in there? I don't want to pull the heads.
Thank you very much for any help/input anyone provides.
07-16-13, 12:21 AM
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you have come to the right place for advice, my friend 
what if I told you that you can get all of the real genuine Toyota OEM parts like you would buy from the dealership for $161 to your door? (instead of $800+)
including:
● AISIN Water Pump
● KOYO Idler Bearing
● NSK Tensioner Bearing
● NTN Hydraulic Tensioner
● Mitsuboshi Timing Belt
those are all of the original makers!
the only things I would add would be the cam and crank seals from the dealership and the real Nippon Denso caps, rotors, wires and plugs and a new Toyota thermostat!
here is
what if I told you that you can get all of the real genuine Toyota OEM parts like you would buy from the dealership for $161 to your door? (instead of $800+)
including:
● AISIN Water Pump
● KOYO Idler Bearing
● NSK Tensioner Bearing
● NTN Hydraulic Tensioner
● Mitsuboshi Timing Belt
those are all of the original makers!
the only things I would add would be the cam and crank seals from the dealership and the real Nippon Denso caps, rotors, wires and plugs and a new Toyota thermostat!
here is
07-16-13, 10:41 AM
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Thank you SOOO much. That will definitely get me started.
Do you have a recommended site for OEM parts such as you have mentioned. I know honda, for example, has a site "majestic automotive parts", which are OEM and a fraction of the cost of going to the local dealer.
I'm sure I will need various other gaskets etc... when assembling the engine again (intake, valve covers, oil pan etc...)
Do you have a recommended site for OEM parts such as you have mentioned. I know honda, for example, has a site "majestic automotive parts", which are OEM and a fraction of the cost of going to the local dealer.
I'm sure I will need various other gaskets etc... when assembling the engine again (intake, valve covers, oil pan etc...)
07-16-13, 11:08 AM
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"Majestic automotive parts" is nothing more than the online presence of a Rhode Island Honda dealership - they are just giving the typical 20-25% off that any dealership does for mechanics or online sales.
The are plenty of online Lexus/Toyota dealers that would be the equivalent, such as Sewell Lexus, Park Place Lexus, Lexus of Sorth Atlanta, and Carson Toyota to name a few. Lexus Parts Now is also good for genuine parts from the dealership.
The are plenty of online Lexus/Toyota dealers that would be the equivalent, such as Sewell Lexus, Park Place Lexus, Lexus of Sorth Atlanta, and Carson Toyota to name a few. Lexus Parts Now is also good for genuine parts from the dealership.
07-16-13, 02:34 PM
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Thank you very much everyone. That is exactly what I was looking for.
What is your guys' opinion of the ebay gasket sets? I won't be using the HG's, valve seals, or main oil seals, but for all the other little gaskets on the engine.
An example: http://www.ebay.com/itm/90-97-Lexus-LS400-SC400-4-0L-DOHC-Head-Gasket-Kit-1UZFE-/370802118375?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5655874ee7&vxp=mtr
What is your guys' opinion of the ebay gasket sets? I won't be using the HG's, valve seals, or main oil seals, but for all the other little gaskets on the engine.
An example: http://www.ebay.com/itm/90-97-Lexus-LS400-SC400-4-0L-DOHC-Head-Gasket-Kit-1UZFE-/370802118375?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5655874ee7&vxp=mtr
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07-16-13, 05:23 PM
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my opinion is NO!
I strongly suggest real Toyota gaskets from one of the sources I listed above, gaskets are just too important and too cheap to use the non-OEM garbage!
the only exception is that I like to use aftermarket Fel-Pro gaskets on oil/tranny pans where the factory used FIPG (a fancy acronym for Permatex) - because they had a robot in Tahara, Aichi prefecture to apply it, and you are not a robot!
I strongly suggest real Toyota gaskets from one of the sources I listed above, gaskets are just too important and too cheap to use the non-OEM garbage!
the only exception is that I like to use aftermarket Fel-Pro gaskets on oil/tranny pans where the factory used FIPG (a fancy acronym for Permatex) - because they had a robot in Tahara, Aichi prefecture to apply it, and you are not a robot!
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07-16-13, 06:49 PM
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you have come to the right place for advice, my friend
what if I told you that you can get all of the real genuine Toyota OEM parts like you would buy from the dealership for $161 to your door? (instead of $800+)
including:
● AISIN Water Pump
● KOYO Idler Bearing
● NSK Tensioner Bearing
● NTN Hydraulic Tensioner
● Mitsuboshi Timing Belt
those are all of the original makers!
the only things I would add would be the cam and crank seals from the dealership and the real Nippon Denso caps, rotors, wires and plugs and a new Toyota thermostat!
here is the kit at amazon
what if I told you that you can get all of the real genuine Toyota OEM parts like you would buy from the dealership for $161 to your door? (instead of $800+)
including:
● AISIN Water Pump
● KOYO Idler Bearing
● NSK Tensioner Bearing
● NTN Hydraulic Tensioner
● Mitsuboshi Timing Belt
those are all of the original makers!
the only things I would add would be the cam and crank seals from the dealership and the real Nippon Denso caps, rotors, wires and plugs and a new Toyota thermostat!
here is the kit at amazon
07-16-13, 07:06 PM
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I gotta slow down, I am starting to affect amazon sales - lol
07-16-13, 07:19 PM
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It seems that Lexus of Sorth Atlanta has the best prices, for at least the gasket overhaul kit. It comes in at $367 where sewell is around 485 for the same kit. The other places shot somewhere in between the two.
07-16-13, 07:21 PM
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dang, you guys bought them all up from the cheaper vendor in 1 friggin day!
I gotta slow down, I am starting to affect amazon sales - lol
I gotta slow down, I am starting to affect amazon sales - lol
07-16-13, 10:13 PM
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if you haven't signed up and registered at Sewell with your Club Lexus username, then you really are not seeing their real prices!
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