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02-15-11, 05:13 PM
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Had my VSR done today and the SA called to say that the tech advised to change the drive belt. I'm at 40k (07 LS 460). I don't doubt what they say, I feel pretty comfortable with them. My question concerns a TSB that I see regarding the drive belt tensioner (L-SB-0164-08)
http://www.lambros.net/LexusTechInfo...SB-0164-08.pdf. Would I be out of line mentioning this to the sa when I pick my car in the morning to see if she can talk with the technician to see it this applies to my car which may be why the belt needed to be replaced and perhaps apply the rest of the fix as well?
http://www.lambros.net/LexusTechInfo...SB-0164-08.pdf. Would I be out of line mentioning this to the sa when I pick my car in the morning to see if she can talk with the technician to see it this applies to my car which may be why the belt needed to be replaced and perhaps apply the rest of the fix as well?
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02-15-11, 05:38 PM
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Would I be out of line mentioning this to the sa ......
Absolutely not, especially if your car is still under warranty. Although, are you sure it was already done, that was an old TSB.
Absolutely not, especially if your car is still under warranty. Although, are you sure it was already done, that was an old TSB.
02-15-11, 05:47 PM
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Absolutely not, especially if your car is still under warranty. Although, are you sure it was already done, that was an old TSB.
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02-23-11, 03:25 PM
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Had my VSR done today and the SA called to say that the tech advised to change the drive belt. I'm at 40k (07 LS 460). I don't doubt what they say, I feel pretty comfortable with them. My question concerns a TSB that I see regarding the drive belt tensioner (L-SB-0164-08)
http://www.lambros.net/LexusTechInfo...SB-0164-08.pdf. Would I be out of line mentioning this to the sa when I pick my car in the morning to see if she can talk with the technician to see it this applies to my car which may be why the belt needed to be replaced and perhaps apply the rest of the fix as well?
http://www.lambros.net/LexusTechInfo...SB-0164-08.pdf. Would I be out of line mentioning this to the sa when I pick my car in the morning to see if she can talk with the technician to see it this applies to my car which may be why the belt needed to be replaced and perhaps apply the rest of the fix as well?
02-23-11, 10:01 PM
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I presume were talking the serpentine drive belt, but just for clarification on the timing belts.
Timing Belt (GS 430, SC)
Replace every 90,000 miles or
108 months. A qualified technician
should perform this operation.
Timing Chain (GS 350, IS, LS)
The GS 350, IS models and the LS
are equipped with a timing chain that
requires no periodic inspection.
Timing Belt (GS 430, SC)
Replace every 90,000 miles or
108 months. A qualified technician
should perform this operation.
Timing Chain (GS 350, IS, LS)
The GS 350, IS models and the LS
are equipped with a timing chain that
requires no periodic inspection.
02-24-11, 09:25 PM
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Re: Drive Belt
Like you, I had the VSR done and was told the drive belt had to be replaced. My 2007 has 56K miles and they said they woulld like to do it at the 60K service. I do my own maintenance and agree with you that the belt should not need replacement until 90K - seems like a TSIB issue. Did the dealer replace your tensioner and belt for free?
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