BossGS4

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I've done a search but found bupkus !

I'm nearing the 90K mark on my Gs430 so I am searching for a mechanic/shop (not a Lexus dealer) who has done GS430 timing belts and water pump services.
Someone in the Northern VA, Washington DC Maryland area.

The only thing I found in my search was a vague reference to a mechanic in Richmond that bigmalik knows.

Thanks,

DaveC

greenvy2k

really i think you don't have to replace the water pump. We just replace the timing belt at the 90k Service. We hardly ever see a water pump go bad on these cars.

aliga

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change the waterpump!!!!!!!!!!

Spyder78

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listen to aliga he is right if you are in there avoid extra cost since changing the water pump is a snap when you have the covers off and the timming belt.

eman88

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I have a shop that did my timing belt replacement,
call Maximum Tuning speak to Jeff...there number is 516 676-8470
the whole job including parts labor cost me almost $600...
I replaced the timing belt, Water pump, tensioners, oil change( all lexus parts)...drop off the car in the morning picked it up at 5pm....

ISDreams

eman is this in new york or maryland va dc area?
never mind lol - 369 Glen Cove Ave
Sea Cliff, NY 11579

eman88

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I've been going to this shop for work for about 4 years and always had a positive experience...good guy...

amorphous

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i say do the belt you shouldn't need the pump unless you want to spend extra. My car has over 160k all original parts just replaced the clutch after 15 years.... If it ain't broke don't fix it you can never tell when parts will go even if you put in a brand new one it could break b4 you need to change the belt again. stick with the 90k only don't go for any upselling the dealer would do and i'd go to the dealer as well they are backed and so are the parts if they fail

trukn1

PM BradGS4 here on the forum. Lots of people here have used him and he does excellent work for CL cars. May take a little bit for him to respond, he hangs on the Supra forums now, but does check in here as well.