![]() ![]() If you do that you will save about 30% on parts alone. I got all parts from Tundra (same motor and transmission) with acception of radiator hoses. 1 Hello fellow 120 owners After being a member for a while trying to find my future ride - I finally pulled the trigger on a low mileage 08 GX 470 and couldn't be happier Found a rust-free, Florida example and jumped on it. I would certainly consider doing it (not urgently but still) and would take the car to Toyota dealer, since their labor charges are less. When you replace a timing belt is a good idea to replace water pump (since it is driven by timing belt), belt tensioner, thermostat and inspect idle pulleys (but those normally less long time). The belt I removed was in great shape not dry and very flexible which means I could probably take it to 120k, but who wants to take the risk of bending valve and do a cylinder head job. The price of the radiator is about $270, it is the same as 4Runner 8 cylinder model.Īs far as timing belt job, you should change it after 90k (some take it to 120k), consider sooner if you reside in hot climate or towing trailers. It seems to be a common problem with 2003-2004 models. Mine was replaced while still under warranty. I have 2004 and my radiator leaked as well. If so, is it true that the water and drive belts need to be changed at the same time as the timing belt? Why?ĭo either / both of these changes (radiator, belts) need to be changed at a Lexus dealership?Īny ideas of what these changes might cost at non Lexus dealership?ĭoes anyone have recommendations of a non-Lexus dealership that can do this type of work on Lexus autos in the Boston area? Estimated price: $1543.ĭoes the timing belt need to be changed due to the time even even though the mileage is low? However, I don't see the water or drive belt change as part of the same six year/90K mile recommendation in the owner's manual. The dealership also recommended that the water belt and drive belt be changed at the same time, as those are a "package deal" when the timing belt is changed. I later verified on my owner's manual, which suggests changing the timing belt every six years or 90,000 miles. They also told me that I needed to change my timing belt or risk catastrophic damage to the engine should the belt snap. ![]() Estimate to replace the radiator was $1227. Though I have not noticed the red colored radiator fluid in my garage floor, they were able to show me where it was leaking and I got radiator fluid on my finger when looking under the car with the tech. And, I'm still way ahead $-wise than some of my other options so not sweating it too much.I took my 2003 GX470 in for routine maintenance at a Lexus dealership. The info on the internet is invaluable and has helped me minimize the cost of my repairs, know what to look out for, and how to solve as much myself as I can. Occasionally a very small part of me wonders if I inherited someone else's slowly sinking ship as you put it, but I'm probably just catching the big stuff now and things will quiet down. I knew there would be surprises and reserved a few $K's for PM and repairs after purchase. Timing chains used to be par for the course and vehicles back in the day but fell out of favour in the late 70s and through the 80s because of cost-cutting measures. The only other issue: I've started to hear a ticking sound during acceleration, which I suspect is a cracked exhaust manifold, which sounds like a bore to fix ($$).īut hey - I have no idea how many of these recent issues were there when I bought it that a more discerning buyer would have caught, versus legitimately started after buying it. A good rule of thumb is to give a timing belt and inspection every 30,000 miles or so, but they tend to be requiring replacement between 60,000 miles and 100,000 miles. I've also done a bunch of PM: changed all fluids, new sparkplugs, and took it in for a Fluid Film treatment. Since then, I recently had to replace the radiator, and I'm back in the shop tomorrow for new rotors (brakes recently started vibrating at high speeds). In case it helps you: I ended up having to replace the front right strut/CV boot to get it through MD inspection. I was going from not owning a car for years to snagging one of these, so learning as I go. so far it's been mostly daily driver, but I'm excited to put some better tires on it and see how it does this winter. The rear A/C wasn't blowing, which they fixed for us. The car was in pretty amazing condition inside and out + minimal rust. After looking for a month, I found an '08 with 120k miles in NOVA this April at a used car shop with good reviews. Earlier this year, I was looking for a 4Runner but was unenthused with the listings I was seeing and realized a GX from someone in the DC 'burbs who loved and cared for it could be the ticket. ![]()
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