chuckb

that seems high bro.

TLW

crank seal,timing belt,and waterpump have a mechanic do

the drive belt can be done in uner 2minutes

the trans service is very easy...diff ..id have to check ..but should be taking off cover
putting back on and refilling

johnny

if you want ill show you right now how to do drive belt in 2 seconds ..let me know
johnny

or if anyone wants to know

ill post pics and everything ..one of the easiest things to do

GS300Rich

Please show us how to do this. Also should I go to a lexus dealer to purchase this part?

TLW

sorry i have a 400 its different

maybe some knows how to a 300 and will post up

but you can get the belt from any auto parts store

JPI Racing

The job should come out around $1100.
JPI

chuckb

Hey Johny(TLW)- I'd be interested in a pic of where the trans drain plug is.

GS300Rich

Sorry I forgot you have a 400

TLW

you will have it in 30 minutes Chuck just going to eat some dinner

TLW

TLW

whoops forgot

1.jack up car..secure with jack stands

2. pull drain plug ..let it drain into whatever you have

3.put plug back in

4. fill up with 3-31/2 quarts of toyota IV trans fluid

5.start engine check level while engine is running

6. add the 1/2 quart if needed

7. drive around and check level again should be all good

see how is easy that was

you dont have to change the trans filter ..Lexus doesnt unless they think you have a trans problem ....

start to finish 1/2 hour to hour

if you have any questions please ask

chuckb

thanks Johny

wow, now I see why the dealer charges $100 for that looks real complicated(sarcasm)

that looks easier than an oil change.

TLW

your welcome chuck

ill do the drive belt DIY tomorrow

if any jersey /new york need their drive belt done let me know

free of charge

chuckb

any reason a Toyota dealer couldn't do the timing belt on a GS?

gs400998

I drained and filled the AT fluid yesterday and only 2.5 quarts came out. I used a one-gallon pitcher with quart/fluid oz marker to determine how much was drained. My car was on Rhino ramps instead of jacks thus may explain why it is 2.5 instead of 3.5 quarts.

CinFulxgs

I will ask what they are doing before I take the plunge on the tranny service but I am under the impression the are changing the filter and doing a complete fill.

The bare minimum is going to be...

Timing belt - $530
Water Pump - $290
Crank Seal - $300

Total here is $1020

Show me before I take it in Monday on the drive belt so I can see if I can do the change myself...

if not I am getting this stuff for $480 more...

Drive belt
Tranny Service
Diff Service
the rest of the 30K service which includes new filters (AC too), oil change, ETC

They also said the $$$ included a 100K service (maybe they mean new plugs...)