Dear sirs

Need a water pump for ls400---Lexus quoted £421-00

They say needs timing belt off---this was done only 3k ago

Im too old to do it at ( 69 years)

How long a job is ?

I want to ask whoever does it---there hourly rates !!

also do you know---who will be willing to do the job
or if price right--new plugs

Peter

hudski@aol.com

Hi Peter,

This is a big job, not one for the DIY home mechanic.

I saw this one going on ebay
(click here).

It does need the timing belt off to be fitted. Most garages that fit timing belt should be able to do the job.

Lexus charge £110 per hour labour. If you want hassle free service you can get a quote from Nationwide (formally Lex) Autocentres. There is one in blackburn:

Nationwide Autocentres
Blackburn
Unit 3 Grimshaw Park
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB2 3DY

01254 682689

Ask them for supply and fit prices. A good quality aftermarket part should also be able to do the job.

I think there is a Quinton Hazel non OEM part available

I hadn't come across Quinton Hazel before but i just checked out their website it looks good. I will keep this in mind.

Also, if you want a part for a Japanese car which is just as good as a genuine part from the dealer, I always go for ADL Blue Print. They also have great quality.

Thanks,

Yes, forgot about Blueprint....I have their discs on the front, been no problem.

Do you know a good independant mechanic who could do the job?

I've done the timing belt on mine with the help of good independant mechanic,
it was a slow job, 'cos of all the disassembly needed.

Hope you get sorted soon

Hi my LS has gone in today for a water pump ive been told that labour is between 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours.i also paid £95 of a pump for lexus Norwich.
Regards Andy

Hi,
You said the cam belt was replaced only 3k miles ago I am surprised that the dealer didn't suggest the water pump was replaced at the same time which would appear to be current practice.
Cheers,
Steve