joined the timing belt club at ~ 87k
04-23-17, 11:00 AM
#166
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I hope this isnt a duplicate post, but I posted this about an hour ago and it has never appeared on the list. so here goes again..
The consensuses is that the dealer charges about $1400 to replace the timing belt. Does this usually niclude the water pump and the idler and bearings or is that an additional charge....and likely how much?
The consensuses is that the dealer charges about $1400 to replace the timing belt. Does this usually niclude the water pump and the idler and bearings or is that an additional charge....and likely how much?
04-23-17, 12:52 PM
#167
I hope this isnt a duplicate post, but I posted this about an hour ago and it has never appeared on the list. so here goes again..
The consensuses is that the dealer charges about $1400 to replace the timing belt. Does this usually niclude the water pump and the idler and bearings or is that an additional charge....and likely how much?
The consensuses is that the dealer charges about $1400 to replace the timing belt. Does this usually niclude the water pump and the idler and bearings or is that an additional charge....and likely how much?
As far as price, just go out and get a couple of quotes from shops in your area. It's the only way to really find out what its going to cost you...
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jimisbell (04-23-17)
04-23-17, 01:58 PM
#168
Is there a chance that the motor truly is not as noisy as it was?
Also, with the credit card dispute, my wife's experience has been that the merchant still holds the cards....she did it against one of those mall kiosks a few holidays ago. She called the 800#, to send gifts to her bffs (like 9 of them), and rather than send 1x9 gifts, they shipped 3x9=27 gifts. This order was done by a human, not the web. So as soon as she disputed, the charges were removed. Then they were put back on 14 days later as merchant said they were valid and that the recipients should have returned 2x9 orders if my wife only ordered 1 each. HUH? Not only that, Chase flagged her as having disputed a legit charge. WTF? Who solved it? BBB--they were accredited and once the case opened they stated their error--then the charges were credited in about 4 days. Chase never removed that flag and today if she applies for a Chase amazon card etc., she is rejected (her fico is over 830 experian). Just our experience with that dispute method, seems to leave the power in the merchants' hands as the cc states you must try to resolve with them....
good luck hopefully the noise is not there, you get your money back, and that's simply the end of it!
Also, with the credit card dispute, my wife's experience has been that the merchant still holds the cards....she did it against one of those mall kiosks a few holidays ago. She called the 800#, to send gifts to her bffs (like 9 of them), and rather than send 1x9 gifts, they shipped 3x9=27 gifts. This order was done by a human, not the web. So as soon as she disputed, the charges were removed. Then they were put back on 14 days later as merchant said they were valid and that the recipients should have returned 2x9 orders if my wife only ordered 1 each. HUH? Not only that, Chase flagged her as having disputed a legit charge. WTF? Who solved it? BBB--they were accredited and once the case opened they stated their error--then the charges were credited in about 4 days. Chase never removed that flag and today if she applies for a Chase amazon card etc., she is rejected (her fico is over 830 experian). Just our experience with that dispute method, seems to leave the power in the merchants' hands as the cc states you must try to resolve with them....
good luck hopefully the noise is not there, you get your money back, and that's simply the end of it!
04-23-17, 02:49 PM
#169
Jim...when I had my timing belt done at the dealer they said the 90,000 mile service starts at $1100, and the water pump adds $350. also changed the differential fluid ($75) and my total was $1,550. I would not go by the years instead of miles if I were you and just drive it until you get to 90,000 miles. belt looked like new, but they said water pump was beginning to leak. if your pump starts to leak have the belt done when you replace it.
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jimisbell (04-23-17)
04-23-17, 03:52 PM
#170
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Is the noise something really obvious? Can you realistically drive with it and forget about it, being unfortunate that it isn't perfect, but may not harm anything?
04-23-17, 04:52 PM
#171
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Jim...when I had my timing belt done at the dealer they said the 90,000 mile service starts at $1100, and the water pump adds $350. also changed the differential fluid ($75) and my total was $1,550. I would not go by the years instead of miles if I were you and just drive it until you get to 90,000 miles. belt looked like new, but they said water pump was beginning to leak. if your pump starts to leak have the belt done when you replace it.
Gronemus
Yes, dealer replace. I looked at the procedure and decided it was a dealer thing. When I got to "remove the alternator" I sensed that five hours in the south Texas sun in 80% humidity was worth $1400/ I will sit next door and sip a Margarita or two for five hours.....and maybe have them drive me home.........LOL
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04-23-17, 06:24 PM
#172
Either way, enjoy the margarita!!!
04-23-17, 08:22 PM
#173
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Hopefully, if I get the TC sold I will be using three cars but the LS will be doing all the long distance stuff.. 20k a year among the three.about 7K each annually.
05-04-17, 02:47 PM
#174
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OK, I found a garage that will do the timing belt replacement very reasonably so I will do it.
Has anyone done business with Toyex Bimmer in Spring Texas? The price is good and the mechanic sounds knowledgeable, and they have been around for over 10 years. Any comments either Pro or Con?.
Has anyone done business with Toyex Bimmer in Spring Texas? The price is good and the mechanic sounds knowledgeable, and they have been around for over 10 years. Any comments either Pro or Con?.
05-22-17, 12:20 PM
#175
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For unknown reasons, I decided to go to the shop that charged the most. Just a gut feeling. The total was $1498.18 for timing belt replace, serpentine belt replace, water pump replace, cam and crank seals (really?) changed oil, oil filter, and wash job. Seems to ride better......
05-24-17, 02:47 PM
#176
For unknown reasons, I decided to go to the shop that charged the most. Just a gut feeling. The total was $1498.18 for timing belt replace, serpentine belt replace, water pump replace, cam and crank seals (really?) changed oil, oil filter, and wash job. Seems to ride better......
05-24-17, 03:52 PM
#177
Instructor
After your comments above I checked the receipt. It definitely says both crank and cam seals. But in the parts list it does not mention the cam seals. So I called them and asked. They confirmed that they used the standard verbiage that is used on MOST of their belt replacements, but that it was incorrect for the LS-430, and no, they did not change the cam seals but yes they did replace the crank seal. Thanks for giving me the heads up. When I called them I just asked them if it was true and didnt tell them I didnt think it was, so I let them come to their own conclusion without my help. So I think its an honest answer.
05-24-17, 04:13 PM
#178
Lexus Champion
I'm a bit skeptical that they actually replaced the crank seals. To replace the front crank seal involves removing the timing belt sprocket (or whatever it's called). The back crank seals requires removal of the transmission.
05-24-17, 04:25 PM
#179
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Me too, that is why I asked "really?" in the original post. But what he said made sense since he said the water pump had begun to leak. wish I had asked for the old parts, but I was having a bad day and just wanted my car back. Cest La Vie.
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