Is an inexpensive ebay Timing Belt/W Pump kit OK?
03-23-13, 07:01 AM
#1
Is an inexpensive ebay Timing Belt/W Pump kit OK?
Greetings,
I found a Toyota dealership that offered to do my timing belt, water pump, tuneup labor for 500$. That is so much less then I had previously heard in NYC so i am gathering the parts for the job now.
Are the inexpensive ebay timing belt kits http://www.ebay.com/itm/90-97-4-0L-Lexus-LS400-SC400-Timing-Belt-Water-Pump-Kit-/360373765435?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1995%7CModel%3ASC400&hash=item53e7f3453b&vxp=mtr any different then the more expensive ones?
Will this do? Is there a smarter, better option? Is everything I need included?
?
I found a Toyota dealership that offered to do my timing belt, water pump, tuneup labor for 500$. That is so much less then I had previously heard in NYC so i am gathering the parts for the job now.
Are the inexpensive ebay timing belt kits http://www.ebay.com/itm/90-97-4-0L-Lexus-LS400-SC400-Timing-Belt-Water-Pump-Kit-/360373765435?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1995%7CModel%3ASC400&hash=item53e7f3453b&vxp=mtr any different then the more expensive ones?
Will this do? Is there a smarter, better option? Is everything I need included?
?
03-23-13, 06:23 PM
#5
This thread helped me a lot.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...elt-parts.html
I ended getting the belt from Lexus. Then bought the pump, tensioner, etc separately.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...elt-parts.html
I ended getting the belt from Lexus. Then bought the pump, tensioner, etc separately.
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03-24-13, 08:58 AM
#9
I was leaning towards THIS KIT so far as it has everything, It's OEM and the price is nice.
I will look at Rockauto now!
I'll go check them now. If I get the belt from Lexus, would that not be the Mitsuboshi?
They list these brands, are they really OEM?
AISIN Water Pump, KOYO Idler Bearing, NSK Tensioner Bearing, NTN Hydraulic Tensioner, Mitsuboshi Timing Belt,2 KP/Stone Cam Seals,KP/Stone Front Crank Seal.
for 239$
03-24-13, 08:59 AM
#10
This thread helped me a lot.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...elt-parts.html
I ended getting the belt from Lexus. Then bought the pump, tensioner, etc separately.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...elt-parts.html
I ended getting the belt from Lexus. Then bought the pump, tensioner, etc separately.
03-24-13, 10:02 AM
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On internal components that require a great deal of labor to replace, its generally not worth it to use anything but the best.
Some exceptions include, for example, the radiator. An oem radiator is VERY expensive and doesnt seem to do the job better than aftermarket, and if it needs replacement, its a half-hour job.
Some exceptions include, for example, the radiator. An oem radiator is VERY expensive and doesnt seem to do the job better than aftermarket, and if it needs replacement, its a half-hour job.
03-24-13, 04:27 PM
#15
On internal components that require a great deal of labor to replace, its generally not worth it to use anything but the best.
Some exceptions include, for example, the radiator. An oem radiator is VERY expensive and doesnt seem to do the job better than aftermarket, and if it needs replacement, its a half-hour job.
Some exceptions include, for example, the radiator. An oem radiator is VERY expensive and doesnt seem to do the job better than aftermarket, and if it needs replacement, its a half-hour job.
