timing belt RX400h
#16
Lexus Test Driver
This is a gravy $$$ job for any tech who has done this job a few times.
Can be done with new water pump and cam seals in 3-4 hrs tops.
At $1,100 it is pure gravvvyyyy,,,,
Can be done with new water pump and cam seals in 3-4 hrs tops.
At $1,100 it is pure gravvvyyyy,,,,
#17
Driver School Candidate
Yes, I called another shop and received a $550 labor rate. They will allow me to purchase the kit myself. I see a manufacturer named Aisin calls their water pumps "OEM". Is that the original pump in this car?
#18
Lexus Test Driver
They can get away with these prices since it's a difficult DIY job to do it right- shouldn't say difficult maybe attention to detail is better- just like the LCA bushings they are gouging big $$$ for.
Got my Aisin kit on ebay from a trusted seller but be plz warned people are saying fake Aisin kits are everywhere now.
#19
#20
Hybrid is an extra part... engine is the same as for RX330... IMHO any ASE certified shop can do this...
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#21
Driver School Candidate
Thanks for the advice on Aisin.
Still Gravy$$$ at $550 plus parts but hopefully doing cam & crank seals for that price.
They can get away with these prices since it's a difficult DIY job to do it right- shouldn't say difficult maybe attention to detail is better- just like the LCA bushings they are gouging big $$$ for.
Got my Aisin kit on ebay from a trusted seller but be plz warned people are saying fake Aisin kits are everywhere now.
They can get away with these prices since it's a difficult DIY job to do it right- shouldn't say difficult maybe attention to detail is better- just like the LCA bushings they are gouging big $$$ for.
Got my Aisin kit on ebay from a trusted seller but be plz warned people are saying fake Aisin kits are everywhere now.
#22
Driver School Candidate
Well, I'm at $550 right now. And if I buy this $179 timing belt kit that includes the following, then I'm at $729. Thank you!
- 1 x AISIN WATER PUMP
- 1 x AISIN WATER PUMP GASKET
- 1 x MITSUBOSHI TIMING BELT
- 1 X GENUINE / NTN TENSIONER ADJUSTER
- 1 x KOYO IDLER BEARING
- 1 x KOYO TENSIONER BEARING
- 2 x THO JAPANESE CAMSHAFT SEAL
- 1 x THO FRONT CRANK SEAL
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