eristic timing belt kit

[90 t4r]

i was wondering if any one had any comments on the eristic timing belt kit such as this one

88-92 TOYOTA PICKUP 4RUNNER 3.0 V6 TIMING BELT KIT 3VZE - eBay (item 150522200763 end time Apr-17-11 20:34:17 PDT)

i was looking at this and was wondering if any of you seasoned professionals have had any luck or any problems with this company because this kit would save me around 50 bucks over one at the local parts store

 

[the_dingman]

See if you can get something from ebay seller 'Engnbldr', he's one of the best parts suppliers out there, and very cheap. Message him if he doesn't have a post up to see if he can get something going.

 

[wreel1]

There are usually a few ebay packages that sell more name brand parts. Last timing belt kit I bought, for a 01 4runner. Came with a mitsubushi brand timing belt (same brand as OEM that year).

I have used erestic gaskets before with pretty good luck, but wouldn't use them in the more important pieces, like a head gasket, or timing belt in your case. Just think if you pay the extra $50 now, you shouldn't have to pay the extra $150 a few thousand miles down the road, if you have to reopen her and get new gaskets and fluids. but just my 2cents.

 

[77'911]

I don't see any brands, or country of origin on the site which leads me to believe it is "made in china" junk. Skip. If your doing the labor for the job, use the best quality parts possible, it will pay dividends down the line in service life and reliability. You might consider doing the coolant side of that job while in there(water pump, t-stat, etc).
regards

 

[90 t4r]

yea im doing a total rebuild so just trying to save were i can. seems like everytime i turn around something else is wrong with it. already gotta try to find a decent head somewere cuz the cam on one of mine is ate up under the last cam cap. but thinks for the advice guess ill just spend the extra $$ and move on. hopefully when i get it rebuild i wont have much to worry about with this truck.... hopefully