timing belt/water pump kit questions.

[baseballdad5]

Ok, so I got an at-a-boy bonus at work for completing a big project. A bunch of gift cards and what not. Well, one of them is a $500 AutoZone gift card. That goes a long way on the basic needs for my truck. Optima battery being one. Here's my question, on their website they have two timing belt/water pump kits, Dayco and Duralast. I know the Duralast is the AutoZone brand, don't know about Dayco. Has anyone used either of these kits? Both have tensioners, gaskets, etc. Is there a difference or does it matter. Or should I purchase another brand else where?

 

[abuck99]

Stick to the OES/OEM branded parts. The AISIN TKT021 kit is most economical kit with OES parts- (not available at AZ as for as I know). Keep your AZ gift card for Batteries, grease, oil, bulbs etc.

 

[RND1]

Agree with @abuck99. If you got some Amazon gift cards in your loot, you can get the Aisin kit there.

 

[baseballdad5]

I was able to switch them today. Thanks fellas.

 

[chrisratz]

I just ordered and installed the Aisin kit last week. Can't beat the price.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008EEYWKI/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[vipergrhd]

Get the Aisin kit and call it done, you might as well get a fan clutch and a fan pulley bracket while your there, Aisin also makes the clutch and bracket. Stay away from Optima get an Odyssey.

 

[Pyrenees]

Went with the Aisin kit on my 2001 LX a few months ago. Seems fine to me.

 

[3_puppies]

I also change all my hoses and serp drive belt at the same time, also the plastic "T" s, serp tensioner pulley
crank seal?

 

[vipergrhd]

Yes on the cam seals and crank seal, buy Toyota seals.

 

[trdcorolla]

If you have a 06+, replacing the cam seals is a big job. 98-05 is easier.

 

[baseballdad5]

Ordered the kit. doing T's, serp belt and hoses. Thanks fellas.