Igoboe

Hello all,

I have 92K miles on my 06 LS and went to local "Lexus" dealership asking for service and found out that it will cost me $1400 to replace a timing belt + water pump (?!?).

Guys, does it sound correct or they ripping me of?

Also, does anyone know reliable mechanic (or shop) in Nothern Virginia area, Alexandria - Arlington to do 90K service for lower price?

Thank you for your help.

Yours,

IL

Kira X

iTrader: (24)

That price sounds about right for a dealership. A regular mechanic would probably charge about $500 to do the 90,000 mile service.

lnguyenh

I know a Lexus mechanic who can do it (weekend job) for about $800

warminwisc

go 2 yota dealer

sojah

iTrader: (1)

i might know one who can do it for $750

Igoboe

Where is he located?
Number?
Thank you,

IL

Igoboe

Where is he located?
Phone number?

Thanx.

IL

Infamous 1

iTrader: (20)

I know a lexus mechanic that lives in Chantilly, Va that can do it. PM me for details.

smokincigs

Im having mine done this weekend. I bought the aisin oem timing belt, waterpump, tensioner, and assorted bearings and seals for 230.00 from these guys.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/01-09...Q5fAccessories
I bought a kit for my ls400 from these guys and had no trouble.

Marklouis

nice. bookmarked

beneteau

2nd the suggestion. Lexus quoted me $1,500. Toyota dealer did it for $500 and included cleaning the injectors which Lexus did not include in their quote. Toyota dealer for maintenance/service----Lexus for warranty work.

ancdmd

I got the ebay water pump/timing belt kit, and I'm having my indie mechanic do it monday, including the camshaft seals, tensioner, and pulleys. He's also doing the spark plugs and valve cover gaskets. I am supplying all the parts. He quoted me a ballpark estimate of around $1000 labor. Is this way too high?

toantran99

I think that's pretty high for labor only.
If he can do it in a day, that's $1000.

sojah

iTrader: (1)

yeah labor alone my guy would prolly charge no more than like $700-800 max..

smokincigs

Had it installed today along with an oil change. I supplied the mobil one and filter and the total labor was $225.00. So timing belt, waterpump and all components parts/labor=$455.00. I also noticed that the lexus water pump and the aisin one from the kit looked identical down to the material used on the impeller.