I see kits going from $120 aftermarket to $400 OEM on ebay. What do you guys use?


I REALLY cant afford 300-400 for a timing belt waterpump kit right now


Just wondering what everyone uses, or to find a good price?

 

the gates kit from rockauto.com is $130 plus shipping.

I just bought that kit and installed it.

 

I'm using the Aisin kit I bought for $160, works fine.

 

X2 on the Aisin Kit. For $176 shipped, you're getting all OEM components without the Honda logo.

 

for 130 dollars, you can get the gates kit which is exactly like OEM.

 

http://www.rockauto.com/dbphp/x,carc...onent_Kit.html



http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...603&cc=1437437

PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit W/Water Pump; 5 Components (1 Belt, 2 Tensioners, 1 Idler, 1 Water Pump)
Gates Timing Component Kits (TCKs) with Water Pump include all the parts necessary for a complete timing system replacement in one package eliminating additional time required to source individual parts. Do the job right the first time by always replacing the timing belt and water pump at the same time.

Today, Gates is the world's largest manufacturer of Timing Belts and TCKs. And not just for domestic vehicles, but for Asian and European manufacturers like Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen and Audi.

Product Features

OE construction timing belts.
Water pumps are designed and built for long-lasting, efficient cooling.
Total solution for any application, including belts, idler(s), tensioners and supporting hardware with detailed installation instructions.
Hydraulic tensioners included where applicable.
Product Benefits

OE quality water pump, tensioner and idler.
Complete timing system replacement in one package allows you to service the entire timing system.
Great convenience. Ease of parts sourcing.

 

Can't go wrong with either one
If you can save money with the Gates kit, why not

According to nfnsquared, the Gates kit belt is OEM, while its water pump is not.
For the Aisin kit, the water pump is OEM, while the belt is not.

 

Thanks guys. That helps a lot!

 

Personally, I like the Dayco Kits. I have always loved the Dayco parts and for less than 200 bucks and it carries a life time warranty on any of the parts inside the box, should one thing fail (which I doubt it will) as long as you own the car, you get the entire free under warranty

 

So you're saying if a dayco timing belt snapped 250k miles down the road I'd still be under warranty?

 

 

technically, yes, as far as I can tell. Shows lifetime warranty... states nothing about mileage. As long as you were the one that purchased the kit, and still own the vehicle, it looks likes its covered. Kinda interesting

 

it means that if your car blows up, they will replace the timing belt kit components, but you are responsible for the cost of the car.

lifetime warranty on the part for such a critical component that will seriously destroy your engine if it fails, is pretty meaningless

 

lol pretty much. you get the cost of the new parts covered. and thats all.