First off, thank you for bringing this topic up. I have an ES330 '04, the mileage is 96K now. I want to have the timing belt to be replaced. I'm afraid of taking it to the dealer. They charge so much higher than out side. Would you please introduce to me a good mechanics around my area. I live in Santa Ana, California.
Second, do i have to replace the water pump. I read the manual, but it doesn't recommend to replace it. I'm afraid that the labor to replace the water pump itself would be more rather than paying for replacing both timing belt and water pump at the same time.
Could you please give me the part number for the timing belt and the water pump of my Lexus ES 330 - 2004.
Thank you for your help.
