Timing Belt or Chain
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Rosco,
I am sure your family mechanic could do it but I would check the Toyota dealer first (a lot cheaper than Lexus). Fortunately I have a friend who worked at Toyota (about 10 years as a mechanic at the dealer). He did mine for 1/2 the cost on the side but I would have taken it to Toyota if he couldn't. I guess it is just me but that is one part I would rather an experienced Toyota person do. Its not to complicated if you had the time and patience. I think Toyota quoted me $750-800 for the timing belt and waterpump.
Good luck
I am sure your family mechanic could do it but I would check the Toyota dealer first (a lot cheaper than Lexus). Fortunately I have a friend who worked at Toyota (about 10 years as a mechanic at the dealer). He did mine for 1/2 the cost on the side but I would have taken it to Toyota if he couldn't. I guess it is just me but that is one part I would rather an experienced Toyota person do. Its not to complicated if you had the time and patience. I think Toyota quoted me $750-800 for the timing belt and waterpump.
Good luck
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Rosco,
I am sure your family mechanic could do it but I would check the Toyota dealer first (a lot cheaper than Lexus). Fortunately I have a friend who worked at Toyota (about 10 years as a mechanic at the dealer). He did mine for 1/2 the cost on the side but I would have taken it to Toyota if he couldn't. I guess it is just me but that is one part I would rather an experienced Toyota person do. Its not to complicated if you had the time and patience. I think Toyota quoted me $750-800 for the timing belt and waterpump.
Good luck
I am sure your family mechanic could do it but I would check the Toyota dealer first (a lot cheaper than Lexus). Fortunately I have a friend who worked at Toyota (about 10 years as a mechanic at the dealer). He did mine for 1/2 the cost on the side but I would have taken it to Toyota if he couldn't. I guess it is just me but that is one part I would rather an experienced Toyota person do. Its not to complicated if you had the time and patience. I think Toyota quoted me $750-800 for the timing belt and waterpump.
Good luck
#19
Haha! 21-22mpg? Hmmm... Just got back into Vegas from a trip to San Diego. On the way out I got about 18mpg with a very strong headwind. On the way back I got 17mpg. I was admittedly doing 90-95mph with a BMW X5 4.8 and a couple Nissan Altimas of all things. The Lexus was a dream at speed. It's always nice to get a group going fast. BMW was in the lead (man that thing has got FAT tires), and the Altimas were behind. Made VERY good time obviously. Had it in sport mode for what that's worth.
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Just the filter or the entire intake? I always doubt these claims but hey, $45-60 bucks is worth it. I've heard mixed reviews on K&N being good and bad. My experience has ALWAYS been positive. Let us know....
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