immax01

$550 including labor, TB, water pump, shafts, tensioner... the works. This seems low compared to what ive read on other threads, but this mechanic has done great work for me in the past and I trust him.

I was going to drive my '95 es300 until the belt snapped if i was quoted at $1k or more, but at $550, im seriously considering having this done.

188,000 miles. Last timing belt was done at the dealer by the previous owner at 60k miles.

Thoughts?

Hayk

iTrader: (1)

If you trust him, go for it. The low price is probably due to the fact that it's non-factory parts.

immax01

Sorry, i probably should have mentioned that he clearly emphasized that it's OEM parts.

MikeLex

An AISIN TB kit with
WATER PUMP with GASKET
TIMING BELT
IDLER BEARING
TENSIONER BEARING
is a very good option. Since it's about $150, your mechanic is charging $400 for labor and that's reasonable IMO.
The only items lacking are two cam seals and one crank seal. If I were you I would buy them from a Toyota/Lexus dealer.

RXGS

iTrader: (2)

Sounds like a great deal compared to quotes I got for my car. I thought that 660 was a great deal. It was a grand less then the dealer was charging

LexLuger31

A friend of mine just had his replaced at the dealer in his 98 es300 for 1158.00. Told him they saw him coming...

skillvsluck

thats actually a great deal...Toyota Dealerships charge $880 for the tb, waterpump etc