Ls400 timing belt

[messi]

Hi 

Where do you guys get the timing belt from for a mk4 ls400? I have heard blueprint timing belts are not that good. I could go to the main dealer, car has 101000 miles on it, but no receipt for timing belt replacement. I have a good indy garage who can replace it for me, but I'd rather get the part. 

[messi]

It's okay, I've got the parts now 

[steve2006]

I was going to suggest Rockauto for the OEM Aisin kit and price.

[Bluesman]

48 minutes ago, steve2006 said:

I was going to suggest Rockauto for the OEM Aisin kit and price.

What was going to stop you from suggesting Rockauto.

[steve2006]

10 hours ago, Bluesman said:

What was going to stop you from suggesting Rockauto.

The fact that it was too late as he had already got the parts 😀

[steve2006]

2 hours ago, Greer said:

Does it make you feel better you did not mention Rockauto?

You’ve lost me with that comment Alan.

[messi]

Well got the timing belt, drive belt, water pump, oil and oil filter and sump washer and coolant replaced last week on my ls400. I got all parts from lexus main dealer, and the garage that I normally take my car to for services, charged me £250 for labour, which I thought was okay. But what I did find out was the ls430 waterpump is exactly the same as on the mk4 ls400, same part number too

[Malc]

23 hours ago, messi said:

charged me £250 for labour,

Brilliant result  .....  it's at least an all day job for that lot 

well done

Malc

[Mikaelse]

250£ laobour is great. Do not forget to check and change also the idlers for the drive belt,
These were on last leg on the two LS400 I have done. They hissed when spun and Grease inside looked like black paste

I second the Rockauto kit with AISIN parts. Used both times seemed good to me.