timing belt question..unique situation
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timing belt question..unique situation
so i know there are plenty of threads discussing timing belts..i felt the need to create this thread because i have a 2001 GS300 with now 25k miles. I acquired the car about 18 months ago, i've replaced the serpentine belt among other things but nothing crazy. The schedule states 90k or 6 years..in my case the years..twice rolled over. I have 0 idea if the belt has been replaced before (or water pump while at it) so im reaching out to you fellow 2nd gen GS brothers. If i do opt to replace them both, what else should I get done while I'm at it (seals, fluid changes etc) Any help of course would be greatly appreciated. I'm taking a trip up to Orlando in 2.5 weeks so that is what prompted me to consider this maintenance route.
also the car hasn't given me any grief aside from what i read is a common transmission catch from 1st to 2nd gear..as in sometimes it'll hesitate going from 1st to 2nd..i was concerned about that but read a lot of people having this issue and at this time it hasn't done it in a month (so i know if i took it in duplicating may not even happen)
also the car hasn't given me any grief aside from what i read is a common transmission catch from 1st to 2nd gear..as in sometimes it'll hesitate going from 1st to 2nd..i was concerned about that but read a lot of people having this issue and at this time it hasn't done it in a month (so i know if i took it in duplicating may not even happen)
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Ive seen guys replace the OG timing belts at almost 150k miles and they still look new so most likely you'll be good but if you want to be on the extra extra safe side you can knock the TB and WP out. If you do decide to buy them, register on Sewell Lexus parts and you'll get a Club Lexus discount.
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Ive seen guys replace the OG timing belts at almost 150k miles and they still look new so most likely you'll be good but if you want to be on the extra extra safe side you can knock the TB and WP out. If you do decide to buy them, register on Sewell Lexus parts and you'll get a Club Lexus discount.
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so i took off the engine cover and belt cover, lo and behold belt looks like it will require replacement. yahtzee..now its a matter of finding prices for the labor
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This is a legit list. I did most of this last Sunday including the rebuilding of the VVTi cam gear since mine was leaking all over the place. I also did my plugs and valve cover gaskets when I realized that they were in desperate need. As far as your water pump, you may not have the mileage but do it anyway.
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This is a legit list. I did most of this last Sunday including the rebuilding of the VVTi cam gear since mine was leaking all over the place. I also did my plugs and valve cover gaskets when I realized that they were in desperate need. As far as your water pump, you may not have the mileage but do it anyway.
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I'm in the more "peace of mind" camp. I did my 2002 GS300 timing belt right when I bought the car with 84k. Wanted to just get it done right away so I didn't have to worry about it. The water pump was in great condition, so I passed on replacing it. Car runs great and I'm taking it on its first long trip next weekend.
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I'm in the more "peace of mind" camp. I did my 2002 GS300 timing belt right when I bought the car with 84k. Wanted to just get it done right away so I didn't have to worry about it. The water pump was in great condition, so I passed on replacing it. Car runs great and I'm taking it on its first long trip next weekend.
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yea 84k miles i wouldn't hesitate to replace, but at 26k miles i was like ehh idkk but after noticing how easy it was to at least get a view of the belt i did just that and im glad i did because belt definitely needs replacement..got the timing belt kit from sewell..just to get it all done why not..i do plan on keeping this car for quite some time so i want to keep it on point.
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Timing belt
Idler pulley
Belt tensioner
Water pump
thermostat
Both cam seals & the crank seal
REBUILD your VVTI pulley
New valve cover gaskets
New spark plugs
anddd your serpentine belt.
Do your self the favor, dont leave any of those out. The kits on ebay are all good, research them and youll finfd the one that sells almost every part in the kit thats OEM, ill find the guy I purchased from, his kit was legit. oh and clean your throttle body real well.... car should feel like a dream after all that I promise.
Idler pulley
Belt tensioner
Water pump
thermostat
Both cam seals & the crank seal
REBUILD your VVTI pulley
New valve cover gaskets
New spark plugs
anddd your serpentine belt.
Do your self the favor, dont leave any of those out. The kits on ebay are all good, research them and youll finfd the one that sells almost every part in the kit thats OEM, ill find the guy I purchased from, his kit was legit. oh and clean your throttle body real well.... car should feel like a dream after all that I promise.
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