Hey guys! doing my Timing belt for the time in a couple weeks. My 98 gs4 has 173k on it with original everything(it still drives like a champ), been shopping around for the cheapest deal and came across this kit on Amazon http://goo.gl/HPIBeN . It says
OEM parts but I wanna confirm it before diving into it. Thermostat is not included so I have to purchase it separately.

 

Hmmm, this is a lil tricky. To me it's a lil too good to be true at that price. I would prefer to get this very important part(s) from at least Toyota. That's me though.

 

SEARCH MAN yes Aisin manufactures Toyota OEM parts, so yes OEM without the mark up.

Dont listen to this guy^^^

AGAIN next time hit the SEARCH BUTTON

 

It was just my opinion, which I stated, as the price is significantly low and I know Aisin manufactures for Toyota.

 

Sewell has the timing belt kit for a decent price with our discount..

 

Yeah they do but the kit is missing the thermostat and still pricier than what a complete kit cost on ebay/amazon. Bought a few things from them tho

 

Yes sir! . but i did use the search button, found a few useful tips. I was asking for opinions since the price is so low and if anybody had a bad experience with them

 

Rock Auto $185.79

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...529&cc=1373846

What brand is the kit from Sewell?

 

Lexus parts OEM

 

Anybody seen any of these kits that come with Valve cover seals also?

 

Aisin manufactures Toyota OEM parts, so yes OEM without the mark up.

If you look on our master cylinder is says Aisin is big letters on the side... Just so know there parts are in our car..

 

I only asked because the kit from Rock Auto has the Aisin water pump but Mitsuboshi timing belt and Koyo idler bearing and tensioner bearing. I was wondering if anyone knew that the Sewell kit was the same. BUT... I read in a review thread here that the rock auto kit works fine and a hell of a lot cheaper.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ht=timing+belt

 

You could always contact Darell at Sewell...

Form that thread.. Quote...

I do about 5 timing belts a year, mostly on UZ motors and a few 2j's.
The AISIN kits from Rockauto are what I use.
And yes it does include a service sticker.
Early on I questioned the Mitsubishi Tbelt and realized it is OEM.
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Make sure to replace the 173k mile tensionor as well...

 

Planning on it !!