Few 3sgte Questions Options

[enderswift]

Hello everyone,

I'm in the process of ordering parts for my bottom end and have a few questions:

1. there are two pulleys to buy:

Timing Pulley #1: 13505‑88480 $104.44
Timing Pulley #2: 13503‑88560 $46.27

these are the prices from Lithia. The weird thing is that the pulleys that came with the engine are the same part number: koyo PU355816RR9D
So why the price difference? Is the $104.44 a tensioner assembly? bracket and all? If so I'll just buy two pulleys and reuse the old bracket

2. Does anyone have experience with this website: http://www.tcbparts.co.uk/? They seem to have a lot of good stuff, but I'm trying to avoid ordering parts from over seas unless its a trusted seller

3. Does anyone have a good source for 3rd gen spark plug wires? I can only find 2nd gen wires ,and a set from lithia goes for ~$150. Anywhere cheaper?

any help will be much appreciated!

This post has been edited by enderswift: Mar 25, 2012 - 11:30 PM

[enderswift]

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[purplegt4]

2. Does anyone have experience with this website: http://www.tcbparts.co.uk/? They seem to have a lot of good stuff, but I'm trying to avoid ordering parts from over seas unless its a trusted seller

I ordered from tcb and it took about a month to get my tensioner (overseas). Lithia was out at the time.

[lagos]

You are correct. Those pulleys are exactly the same and the only difference is that one includes a new bracket. You can just buy an extra pulley and use that.

For my 2nd gen, I used a pulley and timing belt kit that I got from ebay. It included the pulley with bracket, the second pulley and a new belt for under 50bucks. While I used an oem timing belt (cause I already had one), the pulleys worked great. I had zero issues with them and they were a fraction of the price of the OEM ones.

[enderswift]

Thanks for the info guys I'm gonna go ahead and buy two of those pulleys, and put my order through tcb right now. The engine isn't going to be assembled for a few months so there's no real hurry.

Anyone have a source have a source for the plug wires? I purchased sets through work and ebay and unfortunately got 2nd gen wires both times.

thanks again!

[bsamps4]

Enderswift, If you read back in my thread you will find a certain section pertaining to these idler bearings. I got mine for 15 dollars a piece. Save your money and go manufacturer direct. PM me and I will supply you with the manufacturer info.

This post has been edited by bsamps4: Mar 26, 2012 - 10:51 PM

[purplegt4]

3. Does anyone have a good source for 3rd gen spark plug wires? I can only find 2nd gen wires ,and a set from lithia goes for ~$150. Anywhere cheaper?

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=82886

[enderswift]

if only those were new. Thanks for the link though