In preparing to gather parts for a timing belt party this spring for my 2005 LX, I have run into an issue with determining the correct camshaft seal part number. I have called 4 online Lexus parts dealers, and to my disappointment have received a relatively even split of opinion on the correct part number. The part numbers in play are listed below:
90311-38065
90311-71002
My gut tells me the 38065 is correct, because the one dealer that took the time to look up via my full vin number (JTJHT00W153549899) came up with said part. However, a well reviewed eBay timing kit provider advised they did the same thing and came up with 71002, as well as the other dealers that looked up via year model only.
Visually, these seals are clearly very different. Any definitive help is appreciated.
90311-38065
90311-71002
My gut tells me the 38065 is correct, because the one dealer that took the time to look up via my full vin number (JTJHT00W153549899) came up with said part. However, a well reviewed eBay timing kit provider advised they did the same thing and came up with 71002, as well as the other dealers that looked up via year model only.
Visually, these seals are clearly very different. Any definitive help is appreciated.
