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Sewell Lexus Timing Belt and Water Pump Combo Kit

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Old 04-26-14, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Bulls23337
Thanks again everyone. I just ordered the Aisin water pump and gasket for about $58. Any recommendation on timing belt brand? I forget who makes the OEM belt.
If you check the eBay listing noted above and scroll down a bit you will see the complete listing of parts included in the kit along with information on the brand supplied by Toyota.
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Originally Posted by thomas1
Mitsobushi (sorry about spelling) was one of the original belt manufacturers.
Thank you for confirming! That's what I found as well.
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Yes I have had great luck with the kits that list those parts. I have done a Toyota Sequoia and my RX400h with kits from Ebay with the OE manufacturer parts. They are excellent quality. THe Aisin pump and koyo bearings and mitsobushi names are all top notch.
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Originally Posted by thomas1
Mitsobushi (sorry about spelling) was one of the original belt manufacturers.
Mitsuboshi, yes is an OEM maker for belts.
Old 04-28-14, 06:20 AM
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Totally unsolicited advice. If Sewell is within a few bucks on something consider giving them the business. They are a sponsor here and help pay the bills for this incredible resource that has saved every one of us serious bucks.

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Old 04-28-14, 07:35 AM
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Yes support Sewell if possible, of course for many of us the bottom line makes a difference.
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I do support Sewell. They are the first place I look at for parts. I've bought lots of parts from them between my parent's RX, my IS F, and a friend's IS 350.
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Originally Posted by mandyfig
Mitsuboshi, yes is an OEM maker for belts.
Easy to get mistaken for Mitsubishi Especially because not many people have heard of Mitsuboshi and the 2 companies are only 1 letter apart.
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Coming up to 110k miles. Want to do the timing belt kit, drive belts and spark plugs. Was quotes $600 for labor by my trusted mechanic.
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$600 is not bad for labor only.

You might want to check your local Toyota, I have read they charge about $400 to $500 for the same job. The V6 Highlander is the same set up.

Then again go patronize your trusted mechanic. He'll do a very good job.
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Visited my local toyota before and they told me that they only service the cars that are bought from them. Called local Lexus for a quote - never got back to me.

I was afraid my trusted mechanic would charge me an arm and a leg (he never did before, but for whatever reason that's what I thought), but he came through for me again.
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