Timing Belt Planned - Napa kit being used
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Timing Belt Planned - Napa kit being used
I'm at about 170k miles - belt was done at 87k so I'm going to the Indy service shop that did the belt etc before.
He uses Napa for everything - does anyone have feedback on that kit?
He uses Napa for everything - does anyone have feedback on that kit?
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Since I noticed vairous part numbers for the Aisin timing belt kit on Amazon......Do you happen to have the part number for the Aisin timing belt kit for a second timing belt change for a 2001 LS430? I still have time before reaching 180,000 miles, but if my water pump starts leaking, I'd like to have the complete kit to change everything. I currently have 144,000 miles and the first belt was changed at 95,000 miles without changing the water pump. Thanks.
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Since I noticed vairous part numbers for the Aisin timing belt kit on Amazon......Do you happen to have the part number for the Aisin timing belt kit for a second timing belt change for a 2001 LS430? I still have time before reaching 180,000 miles, but if my water pump starts leaking, I'd like to have the complete kit to change everything. I currently have 144,000 miles and the first belt was changed at 95,000 miles without changing the water pump. Thanks.
Aisin TKT021- includes water pump AND hydraulic tensioner
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You need to get that in writing before allowing work on your vehicle.
DO NOT use the Aisin waterpump / timing belt kit provided timing belt.
Purchase timing belt from dealer
Does indy have correct harmonic balancer holding tool??
Shop manual.with torque specs?
Ask to see them
If it is a chain or strap used to remove balancer,. then go elsewhere....
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Lexus Test Driver
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Not too many people would say this (there isn't much I would purchase from a dealer except touch up paint which is actually cheaper at the dealer than online).
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With your triple the price example how about a Bando serpentine belt v. Toyota branded?
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Forum members report issues with aftermarket parts....
Not advice, but facts on Dealer vs aftermarket timing belt here:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...eficiency.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...t-parts-3.html
Aisin does not manufacture timing belts....
If you have different information, kindly let us know your findings...
Last edited by YODAONE; Aug 2, 2019 at 01:10 PM.
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I agree the tensioner should be replaced with each TB service, BUT just an FYI, it is easily accessible at all times. It can be replaced quicker and easier than an oil change...