Cambelt Change

[Pointer772001]

Hi Everyone,

I have a 2003 IS200 (not sport) and its due a cambelt change mid next year.

Does anyone know what sort of price this will be? am I going to have to re-mortgage?!

Lee

[ColinBarber]

It isn't that difficult a job so shouldn't cost more than £200 from an independent. Costs go up if the tensioner/idler pulleys/water pump need replacing at the same time.

Lexus charge £295 under their 5 year + essentials pricing.

The timing belt interval for the IS200 was lowered to 60,000 miles due to issues with wear. Not because of the belt itself but an installation design issue with the guides. If you belt is close to a change interval I would strongly recommend you inspect it to make sure it isn't being worn down. You should be able to take the top cover off to see it quite easily.

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/57335-check-your-timing-belt-early/

[Pointer772001]

Great thanks Colin, that's less than I thought :)

I know a couple of guys who own a garage and they did say change the water pump while the engine is apart so will do that.

The belt has only done 30,000 since its last change but it is 6 years next year so need to get it done