Timing belt and water pump kit legitimate?
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This is the link I bought pal:
quick glance they look the same. will study a little closer
There's a few sellers offering the TKT-021 on Amazon, the one I used was sold by The AISIN Store, had 1500 reviews and pretty good scores, the rest were full of Not Legit reviews. Since you're buying from Amazon uk, it might not be the same seller, but your pics look the same as the one I got, no issues, good machining, jap bearings and mitsu belt. no issues with mine since installed.. Great threads and videos available here and on YT. Good luck w the install
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Thanks the water pump does seem a bit flimsy like aluminium quite light but it has the Aisin metal stamp and sticker - still researching to ensure it’s legit
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Hi again
Ahead of my belt and pump and radiator job this coming Sunday. I’m trying to conclude this kit is definitely legitimate I got off Amazon. Almost all inspections and opinions appear to be legitimate / convincing - apart from one person who says it’s 100% fake
So I’ve take more images for documenting here to help the forum as well as for you guys opinions on the production quality close up
The only flaw I can find is the circular overflow port end seems to be a slightly imperfect circle. However where the o ring meets it is perfectly circular
I’m as good as happy to install it but wanted a final check any feedback would be greatly appreciated
All the boxes have holographic labels, branded tape tabs, high definition print quality. Stamped logos. If it’s a fake then it’s literally EXACTLY the same as legitimate.
Ahead of my belt and pump and radiator job this coming Sunday. I’m trying to conclude this kit is definitely legitimate I got off Amazon. Almost all inspections and opinions appear to be legitimate / convincing - apart from one person who says it’s 100% fake
So I’ve take more images for documenting here to help the forum as well as for you guys opinions on the production quality close up
The only flaw I can find is the circular overflow port end seems to be a slightly imperfect circle. However where the o ring meets it is perfectly circular
I’m as good as happy to install it but wanted a final check any feedback would be greatly appreciated
All the boxes have holographic labels, branded tape tabs, high definition print quality. Stamped logos. If it’s a fake then it’s literally EXACTLY the same as legitimate.
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You’re happy so far then and convinced it’s legit?
I am personally but there’s just none “Toyota professional” who’s adamant it’s fake. I get the feeling he’s just looking to whinge though
I have 5000 miles on it with no problems.
Below is a link that I used, looks exactly the same as what you have. I don’t know why the price difference other than it’s just because you’re in the UK.
All of the parts looked exactly like the ones that were on my 100 except I had a crappy Chinese fan bracket the po had installed.
I also just bought another kit for my Lexus RX 400 from the same company/Amazon store and all looks like the same quality Aisin parts. I won’t hesitate to install it either.
Hope this is helpful
Below is a link that I used, looks exactly the same as what you have. I don’t know why the price difference other than it’s just because you’re in the UK.
All of the parts looked exactly like the ones that were on my 100 except I had a crappy Chinese fan bracket the po had installed.
I also just bought another kit for my Lexus RX 400 from the same company/Amazon store and all looks like the same quality Aisin parts. I won’t hesitate to install it either.
Hope this is helpful
I know folks have already made their purchases - but in generally, I really don't recommend buying these from somewhere like Amazon where you can never be 100% sure it's a legit OE part. There are lots of other places to buy them where you can be confident the supply chain is legit. It's not worth the risk to your motor, and having to re-do the work. Or having to post pictures here asking folks to opine on if the part is counterfit or not.
A quick google search for the Aisin TKT-021 shows that:
Rock Auto has the kit right now for $184 USD.
So does Summit Racing.
Cruiser Brothers has it for $220
You can even get it at your local NAPA, but it's $304
Why am I so adamant about this? Cuz I got burned with a fake kit (from eBay) for my Subaru EJ25. The belt lasted 10K before it broke. I had to replace all 16 valves and it cost me days of labor and around $1000 in parts, plus a $250 tow home. All so I could easily order the part online and save maybe $100 over legit sources. Amazingly, that motor is still running 4 years later. Hopefully others can learn from my mistakes.
A quick google search for the Aisin TKT-021 shows that:
Rock Auto has the kit right now for $184 USD.
So does Summit Racing.
Cruiser Brothers has it for $220
You can even get it at your local NAPA, but it's $304
Why am I so adamant about this? Cuz I got burned with a fake kit (from eBay) for my Subaru EJ25. The belt lasted 10K before it broke. I had to replace all 16 valves and it cost me days of labor and around $1000 in parts, plus a $250 tow home. All so I could easily order the part online and save maybe $100 over legit sources. Amazingly, that motor is still running 4 years later. Hopefully others can learn from my mistakes.
OEM is the way to go.
Do these kits include:
Idler Roller | |
Hydraulic Tensioner | |
Tensioner Roller
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I've installed Aisin timing belt kits in 3 of my Lexus vehicle's and never had a problem. The Koyo bearings are the ones that Toyota uses as well as the Mitsuboshi belts.