sho89mtx

I went to that Sewell lexus place and with our discount the belt(that I guess I have to replace at 90k)is only $36 with our discount, is this a genunine lexus part? I had a friend with a camry that said they used an aftermarket timing belt and it only lasted them 36k and they almost blew up their engine when it came off. I want to make sure I get the good belt that is suppose to last 90k, but thought it was like $100?
Here's the part# from the site:
Part #: 1356809070

AMSMIKE

iTrader: (40)

yes its OEM Lexus.

Now you understand how awesome Sewell Parts is. You saved a bunch of money!

i also suggest replacing water pump, o-rings, possibly the tensioners, drive belt

GS4_Fiend

iTrader: (22)

OEM Timing belt is about $53. So with the discount at $36 sounds about right.

sho89mtx

wow that's awesome. So is it true that if u use an aftermarket Lexus timing belt, they can break at 36k like my co-workers car did, or was she just unlucky? Yeah i'm replacing the water pump rings etc., already got quoted for the entire project for $650 including parts, but wanted to buy the belt myself so it will last 90k and save a few dollars from that $650 price he quoted

cmara2k9

Anything is possible...... im assuming your friend tried to save a buck or two when in reality its an inexpensive part and he couldve easily bought an oem belt for whatever car he was driving at a only a few bucks more....that sux for him!

sho89mtx

thanks guys for the advice, just ordered the timing belt a second ago. So do all lexus' need timing belts replaced every 90k or is this just for the gs430?

iRyan

iTrader: (7)

Yup...now let the easy work start...lol