AISIN GENUINE TKT-026 Engine Timing Belt Kit with Water Pump - Compatible with Select Lexus ES300, ES330, RX330, RX400h Toyota Camry, Highlander, Sienna, Solara

Excellent, high-quality kit! We used this on our 2005 Lexus RX330 that had 240,000 miles on the original timing belt. After getting a quote for nearly $2,000 professionally, I decided to tackle this job myself. Everything felt high-quality and to the same standard as the parts I removed. The new pulleys are butter-smooth, the water pump is quiet (with no leaks!) and, of course, I have peace of mind with a fresh timing belt. The timing belt did not have arrows to show the installation direction, but it was easy to sort out with some logic. Some things to consider: 1. Consider replacing the crankshaft/camshaft seals. You have to take off the camshaft gears to remove the timing belt backing plate for the water pump anyway, it's a quick and easy preventative maintenance item to do! 2. Inspect your power steering belt and belt for the alternator/AC. Those have to come off for this job, so if they're old, now's a great time to swap them out. 3. This whole job is TOUGH. Allow yourself a few days to get it done, and plan a celebration afterward.

Excellent product, fits perfectly and quality is superb. It's also Toyota's OEM supplier.

This is my 3rd or 4th Aisin TB/WP kit and they have always been perfect, whether Honda/Toyota/I4/V6. OEM quality belt, bearings, pump, adjuster. Never had a failure from one of these units. The backplate for the upper TB cover and camshaft wheels OVERLAPS the Water pump edge preventing otherwise easy removal- deliberate effort to force the work to a shop. BUT--There is a way to remove the WP without pulling the cam wheels and backplate - loosen the backplate bolts before removing the TB - the cam wheel spokes will have to be aligned over the upper backplate bolts to loosen (not remove). I just loosened the lower bolts and got it to work (with struggle), but I had already removed the belt and couldn't turn the cam wheels off alignment. You will also have to remove the 2 long studs with a stud remover tool. The torx bit on the end of the stud will likely snap due to the force required. Turn them slowly with the stud tool up against the block-will have to maneuver around the surrounding obstacles. RISK!-the stud might snap off in the block- unlikely but that's why you need to be careful, turn slowly/evenly/measuredly. Some will prefer to remove the cam wheels to replace the oil seals. The Camshaft Wheel bolts are like 90 ft-lbs plus the breakfree torque required. DIYers know what I am talking about. My 200 Highlander with ~250K seamed to run better, though it could be in my mind. Caveat Emptor Good Luck!!

Ok, I know that there are cheaper timing kits out there, but if you are buying for Toyota, Aisin is the only brand of this particular parts kit you should consider. Nothing else fits correctly, and Aisin is OEM for Toyota. I've not found it better priced than here on Amazon, and this OEM part is absolutely worth me money. The timing belt slips on perfectly and maintains the proper tension, its quiet running, and works perfectly. Other parts, sure get aftermarket. But as far as timing kits, spark plugs and coils....get Aisin or Denso.

Complete kit. All components manufactured in Japan. Very high quality components. Kit includes installation instructions, however, they are vague and confusing. Clarity and better illustrations would reduce frustration. Belt is marked 3 places: Bank 1, Bank 2, Crankshaft. Timing belt does not come with direction of rotation markings. Mark old timing belt identical to new belt. Indicate direction of rotation of belt. Match up old to new belt. Mark new belt with direction of rotation at crank. Line up marks. You saved yourself some genuine frustration by marking belts. You will likely need 2 special tools: Camshaft rotator and Harmonic Balancer bolt stabilizer/holder tool. Both available on AMAZON. Radiator may not drain completely when radiator drain valve is removed. Consider removing thermostat housing, or upper radiator hose and attach wet/dry shop vacuum. If cooling system not drained completely, this task can get messy due to massive coolant spill. Time estimate, backyard, working on ground/jackstands, replacing timing belt, idler, tensioner, water pump - about 7-8 hours.

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