3SGTE timing belt change (2nd gen), Need to change mine, have questions Options

[eggman40]

Hey everyone, i need to change out my timing belt asap and wanted to know if this kit i found would be enough? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Timing-Belt...VQQcmdZViewItem



Also i wanted to know the magnitude of the project. Is there any advice you can give me? is there a specific problem i may run into? and also, should i bother changing the water pump? or is it reliable enough to keep? Im a bit low on funds so the less expenses the better. I found a write up on changing the t-belt in a mr2 but i wanted to get input from you guys here on 6gc. Again any help is appriciated. thanks!

This post has been edited by eggman40: Nov 18, 2007 - 9:01 PM

[lagos]

That kit has the basic components that you need to change. However, I would recommend going with Toyota OEM parts only. You might regret it later if you don't. And definitely change the water pump and gasket while your in there. Don't think about trying to save a few bucks right now, or it will come back to haunt you.

[eggman40]

That kit has the basic components that you need to change. However, I would recommend going with Toyota OEM parts only. You might regret it later if you don't. And definitely change the water pump and gasket while your in there. Don't think about trying to save a few bucks right now, or it will come back to haunt you.

Ughh... i hate to say it but you're 100% right. I really cant afford a lot right now, but now is deffinitely not the time to get cheap. It would be nice to just do it once and forget about it for the next couple of years. Thanks for the advice.



As for the actual labor, does anyone have any input? i plan on doing this within the next 2 weeks so im trying to get as much info as possible. Thanks!