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Old 07-07-15, 02:34 PM
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Hi all,

I am currently considering changing my timing belt. I searched on Ebay, and find that there are multiple choices, with different prices. I would like to know, which parts are must be changed, and which parts should kept OEM part. I selected different combinations.

I am not strict on budget, but would like to spend it wisely.

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#1 All OEM $281
Genuine Timing Belt+Water Pump Kit Genuine Belts Seals Tensioner Oil Filter
1 Timing Belt Toyota 13568-09080
1 Idler Roller Koyo OE 13503-62030
1 Tensioner Roller Koyo OE 13505-62060
1 Front Crankshaft Seal Toyota 90311-40013/22
2 Front Camshaft Seals Toyota 90311-38034
1 Water Pump Aisin OE 16100-29085
1 Water Pump Gasket Aisin OE 16271-20020
1 Hydraulic Tensioner Toyota 13540-20021
1 Power Steering Belt Toyota 90080-91088-83
1 A/C / Alternator Belt Toyota 99366-21040-83


#2 partial OEM $200
AISIN WATER PUMP 16100-29085
AISIN WATER PUMP GASKET
MITSUBOSHI TIMIING BELT TB257
KOYO TENSIONER 13505-62060
KOYO IDLER TENSIONER 13503-62030
GENUINE TOYOTA NTN HYDRAULIC TENSIONER 13540-20021
2 THO CAM SEALS
THO CRANK SEALS

#3 Only water pump is OEM $100
1 Timing Belt (211 teeth)
1 GMB Tensioner Bearing
1 GMB Idler Bearing
1 Crankshaft Seal
2 Camshaft Seals
1 AISIN Water Pump with gasket


#4 Non OEM, $100
1 TIMING BELT
1 TIMING BELT TENSIONER
1 TIMING BELT IDLER ROLLER
2 CAMSHAFT FRONT SEALS
1 CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL
1 HYDRAULIC TIMING BELT TENSIONER ADJUSTER
1 NEW WATER PUMP & GASKET
Old 07-07-15, 02:48 PM
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The top 2 are your best choices. #2 is actually OEM - aisin and koyo, ntn, as well as the MITSUBOSHI TIMIING BELT. Go with #2.
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Agreed, go with #2.
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