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What do you guys think of thing timing belt set?

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Old 10-11-07, 11:42 AM
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Default What do you guys think of thing timing belt set?

I'm getting my 90k service done in the next few weeks and I'm shopping around for a timing belt. Do I need to get the timing belt tensioners replaced too? If so, what do you guys think of this set that I came across on ebay?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/93-05...em170151387242

Is this brand trustworthy and reliable?
Old 10-11-07, 11:53 AM
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my money goes for OEM.. no thanks I will pass
Old 10-11-07, 11:59 AM
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Ditto. Genuine Toyota/lexus parts should be used, including the tensioner, idler, belt, and don't forget a new OEM water pump.
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I get such a warm and fuzzy from the OEM parts.. Helps me to sleep at night.
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yea wouldnt want that part that i saved 20 bucks on to snap and have to spend 2g's for a new motor....oem for ftw...
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I second, third, fourth that motion......OEM Genuine Toyota parts only....your driving a Lexus not a Saturn.....
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this is what we get for trying to be ballers in college.. hahaha money is tight, car needs attention..
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money i got plenty of =D, but im just shopping around for the best bang for the buck, cuz I can always use the extra money to buy more mods
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Originally Posted by tommyjaix
money i got plenty of =D, but im just shopping around for the best bang for the buck, cuz I can always use the extra money to buy more mods
You sure will get a "bang for your buck" with this ebay part. Possibly a blown motor due to the part seizing, or the rubberband belt snapping. Get the OEM Timing set!!
Old 10-12-07, 10:00 AM
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Oooh Eeeeeeeee Mmmmmmmm
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Originally Posted by DASHOCKER
You sure will get a "bang for your buck" with this ebay part. Possibly a blown motor due to the part seizing, or the rubberband belt snapping. Get the OEM Timing set!!
LOL good one
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i am not trust those stuff for another 90K... You save some $$ now.... but the engine is $$$$
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