02 Es300 Timing Belt

[mdesmarteau]

Is it critical for the dealership to replace the timing belt and water pump on my car? Their quote is @$1,100, and quotes from two other mechanics is @500-600. I'm a believer that the dealerships rates for maintenance and service are inflated. I do my own brake and oil changes and I'm going to get the belt/pump done in the next few weeks.

If there's a reason to go to the dealer I will. I just don't want to throw an extra 500 away for no reason. Thanks for any input.

Marty

[amf1932]

Is it critical for the dealership to replace the timing belt and water pump on my car? Their quote is @$1,100, and quotes from two other mechanics is @500-600. I'm a believer that the dealerships rates for maintenance and service are inflated. I do my own brake and oil changes and I'm going to get the belt/pump done in the next few weeks.

If there's a reason to go to the dealer I will. I just don't want to throw an extra 500 away for no reason. Thanks for any input.

Marty

Generally, the only reason to go to a dealers service dept. for this type of work is because they're more familiar working with Toyota engines.

I would also check the prices at a Toyota dealer for the belt/water pump replacement......it'll probably be cheaper, and they'll use the same OEM parts as would Lexus.

[mdesmarteau]

Is it critical for the dealership to replace the timing belt and water pump on my car? Their quote is @$1,100, and quotes from two other mechanics is @500-600. I'm a believer that the dealerships rates for maintenance and service are inflated. I do my own brake and oil changes and I'm going to get the belt/pump done in the next few weeks.

If there's a reason to go to the dealer I will. I just don't want to throw an extra 500 away for no reason. Thanks for any input.

Marty

Generally, the only reason to go to a dealers service dept. for this type of work is because they're more familiar working with Toyota engines.

I would also check the prices at a Toyota dealer for the belt/water pump replacement......it'll probably be cheaper, and they'll use the same OEM parts as would Lexus.

Called the local toyota dealer and they quoted 650.00, and that includes parts. Thanks

[SW03ES]

Is that the whole 90k service including plugs?

[amf1932]

Is that the whole 90k service including plugs?

Probably just for changing the timing belt and water pump. Read the original post.

[SW03ES]

I wonder because my 90k was $1250 including the plugs, water pump, timing belt, and all the other stuff they do (cabin filter, etc). So if he was quoted $1100 I bet it was for the whole service, which makes $600 from Toyota just for the pump and belt not as great a deal.

[tcisine]

I would also check the prices at a Toyota dealer for the belt/water pump replacement......it'll probably be cheaper, and they'll use the same OEM parts as would Lexus.

I had the opposite experience with fluid change/trans service. The local Toyota dealer was higher then the Lex dealer, and they were both owned by the same company (Hendrick). I ended up having a local shop that works on domestic and imports do the work for aboug half of the dealer's estimate. So far, so good, but it does not take a master tech to change fluids....

[Gametime182]

TCISine -

Where did you get your work done in Charlotte or Concord if you don't mind me asking? I have a 2001 IS300 and need to get the 90K done. Also, how much did you pay for the service? Did it include the following?

Timing Belt - replace

Water pump - replace

Radiator Collant - replace

Transmission fluid - replace

Differential fluid - replace

Brake fluid - complete flush

Spark plug - replace

Oil + filter - replace

PCV Valve - Replace

Any info would be appreciated, and sorry for hi-jacking this thread as well. Thanks guys.

[camlex]

I would also replace following:

Power steering belt,

Power steering fluid flush

A/C Belt

Cam seal

Crank shaft seal

spark plug

and wire