When to replace timing belt?

Sep 22, 2006 3 Replies

I know I can call the dealer on this (and most likely will), but what's the frequency of those of you with higher mileage Lexuses normally change your timing belt?



I see many people with well over 100k on their cars that post to this group and I'm just curious if or when your changed your belts?



I was looking at some earlier model SC300's the other day and most of them are routinely in the 130-150k mileage range and, unless they have a Lexus maintenance history, it's highly likely that if I had purchased one, I'd have to expect to pay to have the belt change. And, for those of you that *did* get a belt change, did you do it at your dealer or have an independent shop do it and how much did it cost?



TIA!



1990 LS400 212K (non-interference engine) First Change @ 120K Second Change @ 210K including tensioner, both bearings, water pump, timing and utility belts, and gas filter Independent Shop $1100
2002 GS300 w/90k

Timing belt and water pump and spark plugs.

$1,000.00

Indy shop specializing in Lexus

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