Is200 Cambelt

[Mattie]

Have just purchased an IS200 (from Colin P on this forum). The car is reading 52k miles so thought I had better change the cambelt while i am giving the car a thorough service.

Just been to Lexus Bristol to purchase a new cambelt kit (ie. belt + tensioner). The parts guy and service guy have said you cannot buy a cambelt kit :duh:

They then stated that they only ever change the cambelt when you take your car in for a cambelt service! I would normally always change the tensioner whilst the belt is off. The tensioner is available but the main dealer does not use it!

Is this normal??

[Colin P]

try asking Chris.S (you could buy one from him), I had a quick search and he posted the prices as being

cambelt £28.17 + vat

Tensioner £45.82 + vat

Idler pulley £45.97 + vat

as seen here

[Monster-Mat]

Have just purchased an IS200  (from Colin P on this forum). The car is reading 52k miles so thought I had better change the cambelt while i am giving the car a thorough service.

Just been to Lexus Bristol to purchase a new cambelt kit (ie. belt + tensioner). The parts guy and service guy have said you cannot buy a cambelt kit  :duh:

They then stated that they only ever change the cambelt when you take your car in for a cambelt service! I would normally always change the tensioner whilst the belt is off. The tensioner is available but the main dealer does not use it!

Is this normal??

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hmm your only up the road from me

[Mattie]

Colin - Yeah, paid £28.17 + VAT for the belt. Think I will put a tensioner and idler pulley on it just for safety. Suppose Lexus only change them if there are obvious signs of wear!

Hows it going?

Cars going great, apart from the ignition locking in the ACC position Saturday! Half the dash out and a few clouts with a hammer later and it freed up, so just ordered new ignition barrel.

Matt - You have PM

[Colin P]

oh wow, sorry to hear about that Matt! I remember a few people have had the same problem, yea not bad.... kinda miss the car tho

[Mattie]

When are you off to the states?

[Colin P]

not until after christmas, february I think

[Monster-Mat]

not until after christmas, february I think

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really Colin, will have to drop me a pm with your addy :)

mattie, you have a pm back :D

[Colin P]

ok mate will do (as soon as I know)

will be in Atlanta, GA..... somewhere

[Monster-Mat]

ok mate will do (as soon as I know)

will be in Atlanta, GA..... somewhere

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cheers Colin :D

[Rob]

Colin - Yeah, paid £28.17 + VAT for the belt. Think I will put a tensioner and idler pulley on it just for safety. Suppose Lexus only change them if there are obvious signs of wear!

Hows it going?

Cars going great, apart from the ignition locking in the ACC position Saturday! Half the dash out and a few clouts with a hammer later and it freed up, so just ordered new ignition barrel.

Matt - You have PM

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Did you manage to order just a new barrel that will be cut to your existing key? i ask as some people have had problems trying to get this done.

[Mattie]

Fluff - Sure did :D

Strange one though! Lexus Swindon wanted £95 while Lexus Bristol are getting me a new barrel and keys for £45??????