2005 Lexus Es330 - Timing Belt - Cost, Where To Service, Details (San

[frcaus]

Hi,

I am not an experienced mechanic - simply an average worker with average income. So, I am looking for reasonable service price.

My 2005 Lexus ES 330 is hitting 90K miles and I need to do the timing belt change.

Could anyone recommend:

1. What are the line items I need to look for, when asking for a quote:

( Presently I am planning to ask for timing belt + water pump -- although the manual only states "Replace Timing Belt")

2. Approximate / fair reasonable cost

3. Where should I change ? Toyota dealers in San Francisco / San Jose Bay Area

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Some of the stuffs I found from this forum:

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I had my ES 300 timing belt done at the Toyota dealer last year. $800.00 for the timing belt, accessory drive belts, water pump, main oil seal, cam seal, and thermostat. I was going to change the belt tensioner too, but the dealer said it was still good. It's cheaper to bundle as many preventive maintenance services as you can at once.

$950

$429

Did it on my 01 ES last week. $750 for a completed package:

- Timing belt.

- All accessory belts.

- 2x timing belt idler.

- Belt tensioner.

- Water pump.

- 3 seals (forgot what the name?).

[mikek753]

hi,

I need to do timing belt and water pump to my ES330 as well.

Any recommended place to go in San Jose, CA or around 25 ml?

Thanks