Timing Belt Kits on amazon & ebay, are they any good?

[ryankmasuda]

Hi there,

I've made a few post on here and you guys have a lot of good quality information, so I'm seeking some advice on my timing belt. I have been putting off replacing my timing belt and I've seen a few kits on Amazon and ebay with everything needed to replace the timing belt, pullleys and belts. I was wondering if anyone has purchased either of these kits and if they are of good quality. I'm at 167k miles and I purchased my T4R at 122k and as far as I know the last time the timing belt was replaced was at 90k. I copied the links of the two kits below so if any input is available it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks


Toyota 4Runner V6 Timing Belt & Water Pump Kit 3.4L - eBay (item 190488321298 end time Mar-09-11 07:01:19 PST)


Amazon.com: Timing Belt Kit Toyota 4 Runner 1996 to 2002 3.4L 5VZFE V6: Automotive

 

[Elton H]

i got my kit off ebay very nice parts and install was not to hard been running like new ever since....

 

[Elton H]

this is the one i got

Timing Belt Kit Toyota 4 Runner 3.4L V6 5VZFE 96-02 - eBay (item 300477596470 end time Mar-05-11 12:53:19 PST)

 

[ryankmasuda]

Thanks guys, is there and brands of parts to stay away from?

 

[Elton H]

id just get one of the ebay ones

 

[Spish]

Thats the one I got from ebay. Works like a champ!

 

[49Runner]

Got the kit as well. Did you guys install the new crank seals? Mine also came with cam seals and I have been wondering if I should replace them if they're not leaking

 

[Elton H]

if ther not leaking i wouldint worry about it

 

[jon3170]

I got the one from amazon for about $300...everything was there and fit just fine, although not all the parts were factory. I thought it said all parts were direct factory replacements but the water was definitely not toyota (or aisin), the belt tensioner was a toyota piece though. Don't think the idler pulleys were either...

The kit didn't come with one but the FSM recommends replacing the crank bolt. I picked one up from dealer for ~$10.