VHTx2011

Hello Folks,

I have 2002 ES 300 (purchased in Oct 2001) and need to do timing belt + Water pump replacement asap. I have approx. 101750 miles. Ideally, I should have done so many things (such as recommended by dealer/stealer) BUT never did anything other than noted below.

So, besides Timing belt + Water pump + tensioner what else shall I do so that it will run for smoothly for next 4-5 years or till 250000 miles?

I was quoted $650 for P + L by an independent auto shop ("Belcrest Automotive") here in Houston(actually, it was referral) that was more than 6 months back. He said he will use all genuine(???) lexus OEM parts such as toyota aisin t/b w/p kit http://www.******************.com/se...g%20Belt%20Kit

Here are the parts (and make) he said he will use:

Timing belt (Make - Toyota AISIN)
Water Pump (Make - Toyota AISIN)
2, Camshaft seals (Make - Toyota AISIN)
Front crank seal (Make - Toyota AISIN)
Tensioner (Make - Toyota AISIN)
A/C alternator belt (Make - Mitsui or BENKO)
power steering belt (Make - Mitsui or BENKO)
idler bearing (Make - Koyo)
hydraulic tensioner (Make - Koyo)
tension bearing (Make - Koyo)

Do I need anything else besides noted above as far as timing belt + water pump replacement is concerned ? If yes, kindly recommend part and oem make.

Will you choose the same brand(s) as the "Belcrest Automotive" (as noted by me above) or will you insists on some other oem brand(s) ? If some other oem brand, kindly tell me which one.

What else shall I need do besides t/b + w/p ?. Kindly, note that besides recent 4 ATF drain-&_refill pan with AMSOil atf and regular oil changes, I never did any regular dealer recommended maintenance (at regular interval such as 30000, 50000...90000 miles). Whenever I do my oil change, I get the ATF checked and so far, no complaints.

Thanks a lot.

P.S. - I do expect fantastic response(s) (as usual) from all you wise folks - all wonderful and very helpful folks, on this forum.

Timothyj

I had my Lexus dealer do my 04 es. $805 and that was with a 20% discount. Don't trust any local shops in my area for timing belt change. Thats a great price for all that work.

yeldogt

The dealers often just change the belt when you go for the 90k service -- mine never changes the WP.

Same for the Spark Plugs -- they just check one ..... I was a bit surprised when I finally understood what Lexus actually recommends for the service.

VHTx2011

- do you mind telling me the brand name of the parts your dealer used? I am sure those were oem parts and more or less the same as mentioned in my post.

Timothyj

This price included water pump and engine belts. They told OEM parts. Sounds like you have a good shop to your work.

EEngineer

parts list looks legit.
looks like a decent price too.
go for it

GSteg

iTrader: (15)

Those parts are fine. They're more or less what OEM is anyways.

masboy

iTrader: (30)

i got my parts from sewell lexus and the labor is $300 to do TB + WP & Tensioner

VHTx2011

Thanks a lot ...folks ...for GR8 feedback.