Water pump timing belt service

[noooka]

Hey guys

Im due to change my water pump and timing belt, i found a kit on ebay? it
looks reasonable, would it be safe to get or should there be a particular brand i should look for. What do you guys think?


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/230649768739 ... 1423.l2649

Cheers

Nick

[andy666]

Well it's up to you, but I will say this if the timing belt breaks or stretches and slips it will destroy the head.
I have never heard of optibelt and usually only use genuine or Bosch timing belts.
This may be a good kit, but how much is your engine worth vs risk vs how much it would save you?

[mattwhite]

Whatever you buy can I suggest buying the actual tensioner too. Like a little hydraulic ram that often seep.

[noooka]

Thanks For your replies. Good point andy, il chase up some prices on genuine parts.

(Whatever you buy can I suggest buying the actual tensioner too. Like a little hydraulic ram that often seep)

Is the hydraulic ram aftermarket aswell,

[mattwhite]

They are available aftermarket. I didn't chime in earlier because its up to you, but you asked so ill reply.
I'd fit genuine and genuine only. Do the tensioner, belt, pulley, pivot bolt and pump.

[noooka]

sounds good, i can understand how important it is. il head to toyota and get some prices.for what iv read from a few members here il have to shop around too?

cheers guys
Nick