ok so I have been searching around this fourm for awhile about 105k timing belt kits. My only question is will the cheap kits do me well or should i go oem? I have found kits for cheap! Just not sure if I should buy or not because the price seems too good to be true!! here is a couple links

http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exe...ump+Kit+(98-04)

http://compare.ebay.com/like/1404802...Types&var=sbar



This one is oem...

 

I am just considering because if its about the same quality as oem then i will buy. It's more than half the price from the oem kits I have seen.

 

anybody have an opinon about these kits?

 

I have no feedback on the items you posted, but in case you havent seen this yet, a sponsored vendor here can get you the OEM 105K mile service items, with free shipping and a nice discount and very fast delivery. I bought from him, as did many others and all are pleased. No risks here: https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-cl-2001-2003-50/timing-belt-special-still-going-strong-%40-%24299-shipped-821766/

I didnt even look at what savings your other options may have over this, but considering you usually only do this 1-2 times over the course of owning the car, make sure and use genuine parts you can trust. others might disagree with that, but that's just my opinion.

 

Think those aftermarket parts will last another 7 years/105k miles? Yes, they do say that they meet or exceed OEM specs. But only you know if it's worth it.
If your getting rid of the car soon then I would just change it with whatever is cheapest. I plan on keeping my CL till the wheels fall off and bought 500 dollars in OEM parts (added extra items like plug tube seals, auto tensioner and cam seals).