OMAHA

Just got this for $205 today for a 1994 LS400.....is this a great kit with a 2 year warranty?

LScowboyLS

that is the best kit you can get! (assuming it's not a counterfeit)

timmy0tool

iTrader: (7)

what is the brand of the timing belt? hoping for mitsuboshi (not mistubishi).

i would also replace the thermostat (depending on your mileage), and serp belt while you're at it.

OMAHA

i got the kit from carpartkings.com

OMAHA

i do plan on changing the thermostat as well, the car has 199k and the drive belt was replaced at 193k

OMAHA

the belt is a mitsuboshi....plus i found a lexus/toyota mechanic that will do the job for $250

OMAHA

would a aftermarket thermostat be ok to use?

LScowboyLS

why does everyone want to go aftermarket on everything that is important - that's crazy! - just find the real Toyota part at a good discount from Sewell or Lexus of South Atlanta, etc.

Yamae

You can use it if you want but if I were you, I would use a Kuzeh's which is the genuine one.
The reason is very simple. It's much better.

LScowboyLS

genuine Toyota thermostat is part number is 90916-A3003 - it's only $15 at Sewell - get real, man!

PS - that is the Kuzeh

qha_vn

I just bought a similar kit off ebay after many searches. i think its the best and most expensive.

OMAHA

ok, just ordered the Kuzeh!

Finn

I surely hope so as this is what I put in few weeks ago. Belt is Mitsuboshi.

While you are in there may I suggest checking the fan bracket bearings (original Aisin fan bracket available from Rockauto, Ebay etc.) as well as serpentine belt tensioner and idler bearings.

LScowboyLS

this is indeed a great kit, the best you can get, my only concern is that I am not 100% certain that you can just buy this kit at any place in the world that has the best price, many car parts are being counterfeited these days, and I see no one here verifying with Aisin that their online seller is legit.

These parts are just too critical, so I would be calling Aisin aftermarket division and finding out who their authorized aftermarket retailers are, even it it ends up costing me an extra $50

OMAHA

the parts have a 1 year warranty from AISIN and a 2 year warranty from carpartkings.com