Are all timing belt kits created equal? (1 Viewer)

[brm98]

It's time to change the timing belt/water pump and I don't have the tools to do it myself. So I would like to order the kit and have a garage put it in for me. There are several kits on ebay (ranging from $100 to $400+) for pump, belts and accessories.

I know it's a stupid question but is there really a huge difference between the $100 and $400+ kits? Any sellers you recommend ordering from?

 

[GXO]

Aisin kit from amazon is what I go for. Do the tensioner pulley and idler while you are in there.

 

[Commander AJ]

Aisin TKT-021 Engine Timing Belt Kit with Water Pump
I used this one from Amazon and it works great.

 

[vwynn]

The general consensus is to get Aisin kit however if you feel like saving a few benjies no one stopping you from purchasing different kits. In the end its your money.

I went with Aisin off Rockauto.

 

[brm98]

Thanks for the feedback. It's been ordered!

 

[ZiaMan]

The one thing I wish I had added was the accessory belt tensioner and idler pulley. My kit came with a new accessory belt, new timing belt tensioner, timing belt idler pulley.

It's one of those things you are taking off anyway and would have been nice to have new parts to put in.

 

[Jczajka]

The one thing I wish I had added was the accessory belt tensioner and idler pulley. My kit came with a new accessory belt, new timing belt tensioner, timing belt idler pulley.

It's one of those things you are taking off anyway and would have been nice to have new parts to put in.

Amazon product ASIN B00GKMTIO6Amazon product ASIN B075LWJT68
Those worked great when I did mine. You maybe able to source from elsewhere. I bought my tensioner from @Onur