Replacing Timing Belt AND Water Pump?
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Replacing Timing Belt AND Water Pump?
I have a 99 Rx 300 with 160,000 miles on it and it is due for a timing belt change. Was wondering what others think about the mechanics always pushing the "you should really replace the water pump too". I understand the reasoning behind it but I also don't feel like I should replace a part that isn't broke! I only plan to keep the car for another two years, should I cough up the cash and just do it or take my chances? Up to this point the car has been a GEM and this is my first real maintenance issue in the 6 1/2 years and 50,000 miles I've put on it since ownership. Just wondering if anyone else has any thoughts, opinions, etc. Thanks, Kim
I work at a technician for Toyota and I seen people just do the timing belts, I have no problems with that but I have seen numerous cars have water pump bearings go out or start leaking after the belt is done. The pump has a bearing that spins with the belt at various engine speeds so it does get worn.
I would just replace the pump, it's not that much more labor and plus you'll get that piece of mind of knowing that it's a new pump
I would just replace the pump, it's not that much more labor and plus you'll get that piece of mind of knowing that it's a new pump
I work at a technician for Toyota and I seen people just do the timing belts, I have no problems with that but I have seen numerous cars have water pump bearings go out or start leaking after the belt is done. The pump has a bearing that spins with the belt at various engine speeds so it does get worn.
I would just replace the pump, it's not that much more labor and plus you'll get that piece of mind of knowing that it's a new pump
I would just replace the pump, it's not that much more labor and plus you'll get that piece of mind of knowing that it's a new pump
+1 on this. On my past vehicles it was only a little bit more $$$ to do the water pump as well since a lot of the laber is repeat for the timing belt.
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Hi: My car was making some noise when the heat was on. its not a loud noise, sounds more like a humidifier. i took it to my mechanic (non-Lexus) and after an hour of investigation, he thinks its the water pump. my car is 2007, has 91,400 KMs on it. i just bought it last june from a used car dealer (again, non-Lexus).
the pump itself is not expensive as you probably know already. what kills it, is the labor charge. my mechanic is under the impression that it will be a 20+ hours job to replace the pump, and will cost somewhere around $2000-$2800.
I live in Toronto, Canada and would like to hear from individuals who went through the same (pain!) and can provide some much needed advice.
Thanks in Advance.
the pump itself is not expensive as you probably know already. what kills it, is the labor charge. my mechanic is under the impression that it will be a 20+ hours job to replace the pump, and will cost somewhere around $2000-$2800.
I live in Toronto, Canada and would like to hear from individuals who went through the same (pain!) and can provide some much needed advice.
Thanks in Advance.
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^ ridiculous.... A timing belt/WP/misc belts on my old man's 2004 RX330 was 700$ for labour which was 8hrs or so [by the book].
*I bought my own parts... ~250$ with shipping/taxes for a complete kit with Misc other things to add.
*I bought my own parts... ~250$ with shipping/taxes for a complete kit with Misc other things to add.
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Hi: My car was making some noise when the heat was on. its not a loud noise, sounds more like a humidifier. i took it to my mechanic (non-Lexus) and after an hour of investigation, he thinks its the water pump. my car is 2007, has 91,400 KMs on it. i just bought it last june from a used car dealer (again, non-Lexus).
the pump itself is not expensive as you probably know already. what kills it, is the labor charge. my mechanic is under the impression that it will be a 20+ hours job to replace the pump, and will cost somewhere around $2000-$2800.
I live in Toronto, Canada and would like to hear from individuals who went through the same (pain!) and can provide some much needed advice.
Thanks in Advance.
the pump itself is not expensive as you probably know already. what kills it, is the labor charge. my mechanic is under the impression that it will be a 20+ hours job to replace the pump, and will cost somewhere around $2000-$2800.
I live in Toronto, Canada and would like to hear from individuals who went through the same (pain!) and can provide some much needed advice.
Thanks in Advance.
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Replacing Water Pump
Hi: My car was making some noise when the heat was on. its not a loud noise, sounds more like a humidifier. i took it to my mechanic (non-Lexus) and after an hour of investigation, he thinks its the water pump. my car is 2007, has 91,400 KMs on it. i just bought it last june from a used car dealer (again, non-Lexus).
the pump itself is not expensive as you probably know already. what kills it, is the labor charge. my mechanic is under the impression that it will be a 20+ hours job to replace the pump, and will cost somewhere around $2000-$2800.
I live in Toronto, Canada and would like to hear from individuals who went through the same (pain!) and can provide some much needed advice.
Thanks in Advance.
the pump itself is not expensive as you probably know already. what kills it, is the labor charge. my mechanic is under the impression that it will be a 20+ hours job to replace the pump, and will cost somewhere around $2000-$2800.
I live in Toronto, Canada and would like to hear from individuals who went through the same (pain!) and can provide some much needed advice.
Thanks in Advance.
Kim
man i need a beefier impact gun then... + larger tank LOL.... need to upgrade 
yea i tried that once.. its quite scary hearing it turn but it works.
You can attach a long breaker bar to the crank bolt, then blip the starter.
I have done this many times.
Just make sure your engine turns the right way or you will break/strip the bolt.
I have done this many times.
Just make sure your engine turns the right way or you will break/strip the bolt.
