Timing Belt - Dealer Vs. Independant
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I know there are many posts on this topic.
I have a 2000 LS400 just hit 90k.
Car runs 100% knock on wood.![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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Just got off the phone with Kuni Lexus in Colorado they quoted me timing belt and water pump change for $1248. Should I shop around and go to an independent shop, or is this a fair price?
I have a 2000 LS400 just hit 90k.
Car runs 100% knock on wood.
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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Just got off the phone with Kuni Lexus in Colorado they quoted me timing belt and water pump change for $1248. Should I shop around and go to an independent shop, or is this a fair price?
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I know there are many posts on this topic.
I have a 2000 LS400 just hit 90k.
Car runs 100% knock on wood.![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Just got off the phone with Kuni Lexus in Colorado they quoted me timing belt and water pump change for $1248. Should I shop around and go to an independent shop, or is this a fair price?![Sad](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/sad.gif)
I have a 2000 LS400 just hit 90k.
Car runs 100% knock on wood.
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Just got off the phone with Kuni Lexus in Colorado they quoted me timing belt and water pump change for $1248. Should I shop around and go to an independent shop, or is this a fair price?
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I called Lexus dealers a few weeks ago about the timing belt. $1200, $1300.. which only for timing belt. And you know most of the time, they will say you should replace the water pump which will be another $400? I think?
So to compare just the timing belt, your quote from Lexus is fair. Is it worth it? that's another issue.
Local shop may want $500-$600 for timing belt.
So to compare just the timing belt, your quote from Lexus is fair. Is it worth it? that's another issue.
Local shop may want $500-$600 for timing belt.
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That's a pretty fair price compared to Atlanta, where it runs around $1500. I'm with PD, regarding the $500 price. Very questionable since parts alone are close to that already. I did mine for $900, but that was a good friend of mine who's a certified Lexus tech at the dealership near me.
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buy lexus parts and take it to an independent mechanic that has done it before and has a good reputation. This way you can be sure that they are using lexus parts (since you got them) and you can get the lexus parts off the internet at a discount ( like sewel lexus that gives discount to club lexus members). Of course compare to it being done at a lexus dealer and if the price of the parts you bought plus the labor the independent mechanic that you trust is within 80% then go with the lexus dealer.
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buy lexus parts and take it to an independent mechanic that has done it before and has a good reputation. This way you can be sure that they are using lexus parts (since you got them) and you can get the lexus parts off the internet at a discount ( like sewel lexus that gives discount to club lexus members). Of course compare to it being done at a lexus dealer and if the price of the parts you bought plus the labor the independent mechanic that you trust is within 80% then go with the lexus dealer.
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Now as far as the other stuff, that is up to you. I know that this was the 3rd timing belt on the vehicle, so I decided to replace my pulleys, gaskets, etc. If you only have 90k and it's a pretty clean/decent shape, you could easily just do the belt and pump. Also, you will need to order a the o-rings that go with the Water pump, and some silicone or Toyota's FIPG, which is another couple bucks, but worth it.
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I paid $780 for a timing belt replacement here in Johnson County, Kansas in 2007 during the 90K service on my 2000 LS400. Only OEM parts were used - belt, water pump, idlers, tensioner, o-rings, etc. The total cost of all the parts was about $250. The work was done at an indie shop specializing in Lexus and owned by a former Lexus dealer service writer I dealt with in the early 90s at the Lexus dealer. The work was done by a former Lexus dealer mechanic. This shop has been taking care of our Lexus and Toyota cars since about 1996 when the shop opened and has performed three timing belt changes for us.
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when you replace the timing belt replace the water pump both distirbutors caps rotors plug wiring and SPARK PLUGS all idlers inside and outside look at the lower crank seal if it's wet replace it and upper crank seals AND your fan belt USE ONLY FACTORY PARTS DON'T USE AFTER MARKET PARTS THEY WON'T LAST AND SOMETIMES CAUSE PROBLEMS.
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That's a pretty fair price compared to Atlanta, where it runs around $1500. I'm with PD, regarding the $500 price. Very questionable since parts alone are close to that already. I did mine for $900, but that was a good friend of mine who's a certified Lexus tech at the dealership near me.
P.S. It was quoted for a 1998 Lexus LS400.