Finally purchased my first Lexus
02-02-12, 10:29 AM
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So I called Lexus of San Juan to check to make sure the service was not done and I was correct that it was not. Funny thing is they recommend doing the service at 60,000 miles because they say the climate in Puerto Rico deteriorates the belts faster than United States. Dealer quoted me $1450 for timing belt service with waterpump, serpentine, and full tune up. Is that about the right price for a dealer? I really need to find a good independent Lexus mechanic.
The only other little surprise that came on today was a check engine light and I went by pep boys to check it and it turns out the code is P0420 the notorious exhaust leak code. I'm going to go to an exhaust shop to get that verified I just hope it's not the catalytic converters. I'm sure the previous owner turned the code off to sell it. But hey, there is always something...
The only other little surprise that came on today was a check engine light and I went by pep boys to check it and it turns out the code is P0420 the notorious exhaust leak code. I'm going to go to an exhaust shop to get that verified I just hope it's not the catalytic converters. I'm sure the previous owner turned the code off to sell it. But hey, there is always something...
02-02-12, 01:36 PM
#18
Pep Boys quoted me $480.00 for labor for everything. I would be hesitant except I have used this Pep Boys for the last 6 years for minor repairs, oil changes / tires ect., and they have yet to fail me. They also have a lt of older seasoned mechanics and not just young punks. I would rather go with a cooperate giant then a small independent shop. After taking the engine cover off and looking at the mess I honesty lost interest in doing it myself...
Probably going to wait about 6 months and order all the parts and have them do it. I'll bring them the directions from this site as well. At least I know they stand behind their work. Should be less then a grand if I order all the parts myself.
Probably going to wait about 6 months and order all the parts and have them do it. I'll bring them the directions from this site as well. At least I know they stand behind their work. Should be less then a grand if I order all the parts myself.
02-15-12, 06:40 AM
#23
99 LS400 67,700 miles
Well I received a quote for $991.89 for labor and coolant from the dealer. Don't know why they included coolant when I asked for labor alone. I think I am going to with the dealer as I have found no one else I trust.
Anyway,
Can you help me put together the complete list of parts I need. I tried searching but was not able to find it.
Timing kit which includes: TKT021
AISIN Water Pump
Koyo Idler Bearing
Koyo Tensioner Bearing
Mitsuboshi Timing Belt
Water Pump Gaskets & O-Rings
Hydrolic tensioner
Also getting:
Thermostat
Serpentine belt
8 NGK iridium spark plugs
What else am I missing?
It looks like the differential fluid has never been changed. What is the interval on the differential and is there anything special I need to know regarding this? I am going to do the fuel filter as well as I don't believed it was ever changed. Transmission was done at 55,000 so I should be good there.
Well I received a quote for $991.89 for labor and coolant from the dealer. Don't know why they included coolant when I asked for labor alone. I think I am going to with the dealer as I have found no one else I trust.
Anyway,
Can you help me put together the complete list of parts I need. I tried searching but was not able to find it.
Timing kit which includes: TKT021
AISIN Water Pump
Koyo Idler Bearing
Koyo Tensioner Bearing
Mitsuboshi Timing Belt
Water Pump Gaskets & O-Rings
Hydrolic tensioner
Also getting:
Thermostat
Serpentine belt
8 NGK iridium spark plugs
What else am I missing?
It looks like the differential fluid has never been changed. What is the interval on the differential and is there anything special I need to know regarding this? I am going to do the fuel filter as well as I don't believed it was ever changed. Transmission was done at 55,000 so I should be good there.
Last edited by Lavrishevo; 02-15-12 at 06:51 AM.
02-15-12, 12:05 PM
#24
That price isn't out of line. Whenever they remove a component that runs coolant through it, they replace with fresh. This saves you having to do the drill again anyway.
Differential fluid is 60K intervals.
The fuel filter, my mechanic has relayed that unless the car was overseas and driven in a country with particularly dirty gas, a car stateside will not need this change interval.
Your plugs are likely still good. With a properly running LS, I've not noticed anything but very minimal increments between plug changes. These could probably go 100K miles. The cost isn't high so your call.
Differential fluid is 60K intervals.
The fuel filter, my mechanic has relayed that unless the car was overseas and driven in a country with particularly dirty gas, a car stateside will not need this change interval.
Your plugs are likely still good. With a properly running LS, I've not noticed anything but very minimal increments between plug changes. These could probably go 100K miles. The cost isn't high so your call.
02-15-12, 09:00 PM
#26
Lexus Champion
dang, you stole that if it was only $8,000
you can get the complete set of real genuine Lexus parts for the timing belt job on ebay for around $200 + shipping
search on TKT-021 or TKT-001 (with or without hydraulic tensioner)
kit Includes: AISIN Water Pump, KOYO Idler Bearing, KOYO Tensioner Bearing, NTN Hydraulic Tensioner, Mitsuboshi Timing Belt, and the appropriate gaskets and seals
you can get the complete set of real genuine Lexus parts for the timing belt job on ebay for around $200 + shipping
search on TKT-021 or TKT-001 (with or without hydraulic tensioner)
kit Includes: AISIN Water Pump, KOYO Idler Bearing, KOYO Tensioner Bearing, NTN Hydraulic Tensioner, Mitsuboshi Timing Belt, and the appropriate gaskets and seals
02-16-12, 02:13 AM
#27
dang, you stole that if it was only $8,000
you can get the complete set of real genuine Lexus parts for the timing belt job on ebay for around $200 + shipping
search on TKT-021 or TKT-001 (with or without hydraulic tensioner)
kit Includes: AISIN Water Pump, KOYO Idler Bearing, KOYO Tensioner Bearing, NTN Hydraulic Tensioner, Mitsuboshi Timing Belt, and the appropriate gaskets and seals
you can get the complete set of real genuine Lexus parts for the timing belt job on ebay for around $200 + shipping
search on TKT-021 or TKT-001 (with or without hydraulic tensioner)
kit Includes: AISIN Water Pump, KOYO Idler Bearing, KOYO Tensioner Bearing, NTN Hydraulic Tensioner, Mitsuboshi Timing Belt, and the appropriate gaskets and seals
Last edited by Lavrishevo; 02-16-12 at 03:04 AM.
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