Lexus Owner As Of Today, Help A Novice :)

[RV2uk]

Hello

Picked up my Is200 tonight and very pleased with it, 2001 IS200 sport.

FSH, serviced every year, first 5 stamps are lexus but the last four are from the same independent, with no mention of the belt being changed.

It's fair to say I'm below novice when it comes to cars, but after reading these forums I know the cambelt is a must, and the waterpump too?

Anyway, I'm looking to buy the parts and have a local garage fit them, so, as far as the cambelt goes, i'm looking at this kit here, parts J13568K -

http://www.japarts.co.uk/shop/index.php?sh...2316_2331_15008

It appears to have the belt, tensioner and idler, is this all's I need to buy for a mechanic to do this job?

Secondly, the waterpump, I'm looking at this here, parts 16100-79285 J1610079285 -

http://www.japarts.co.uk/shop/index.php?sh...;cat=2306_15004

Again, is this all's I need to buy for a mechanic to do this job?

And last but not least, are those prices reasonable?

Thanks in advance :)

[lexynik]

lexus quote £142.77 yesterday for belt and two rollers(parts only)

[shorty]

If the belts been done there is usually a sticker on the belt cover

Ade

[doctor1986]

i think they are the right parts.

why dont you give lexus a call - most of them will let you know what parts you need (with the part number) when you give your registration number.

thats what i would do. other wise just take it to a local garage. should not cost you more than £250-£300 inculuding fitting for the belt and may be another £200 for the pump.

again just ask around. i know it is pain in the neck when you buy a new car and trying to get good quality parts for it.

[Rory]

water pump was £100 + vat when I bought one direct from Lex

[RV2uk]

thanks for all replys :)

phoned around a few places, but lexus stoke have just quoted me £499inc VAT for cambelt, tensioner, idler & waterpump + labour, which going off what I v'e read on here, is a pretty tight price for lexus dealer!

[Rory]

sounds very reasonable