2003 SC430 Timing Chain replacement

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Apr 15, 2022 | 02:59 PM

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Wilson2000

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Originally Posted by Harold57

Unfortunately, I don't have any knowledge of shops there in Houston to recommend. Perhaps some of the Houston members can speak to that.

Use Yelp...they are perfect for finding a good indy shop.

Apr 18, 2022 | 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DAVEB1980

I saw some past threads saying dealers said to replace old timing belts even if they were not failing or posing an issue. Any truth to that or let the belt fail then replace? Also any idea what a mechanic would charge for such a job?

correction timing belt

Dave...I recently had the belt and water pump replaced at a Lexus dealer in Atlanta. Charged me $1,300 for the whole job and gave me a new RX350 to drive for a week. Picked up the SC and bought my wife the RX.

Apr 18, 2022 | 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Tman47

Then front end
Yes and I appreciate you sharing that with me. I found a reliable Lexus approved mechanic that said it would cost around $1200 with parts. I'm going to pull the trigger on the work next month.