Timing Belt Replacement: Buy parts online, take to mechanic?
I have an 04' Solara V6, and I'd like to get the timing belt replaced (no problems, but I have ~120K miles, and I believe it is still the original; I'm not the 1st owner). I will also have the water pump replaced at that time. I have gotten some service quotes, ranging from $650-900, which seems a bit higher than some other members here have paid. I am in the central Ohio area.
I am thinking of buying a parts kit online, and then bringing the parts to the mechanic. Is this generally done or advised?
Are there some online suppliers any you have used and recommend? Some kits I've found:
[Is TBK a good brand?]:
http://www.amazon.com/Timing-Belt-Toyota-Solara-2004/dp/B0079MO42M/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1340139720&sr=8-6&keywords=toyota+solara+timing+belt
[ACDelco]:
http://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-TCKWP257A-Professional-Timing-Component/dp/B004JB06W8/ref=au_pf_pfg_s?ie=UTF8&Make=Toyota%7C76&Model=Solara%7C1028&Year=2004%7C2004&carId=001&n=15684181&newCar=1&s=automotive&vehicleType=automotive
All thoughts & advice appreciated. Thanks........
I am thinking of buying a parts kit online, and then bringing the parts to the mechanic. Is this generally done or advised?
Are there some online suppliers any you have used and recommend? Some kits I've found:
[Is TBK a good brand?]:
http://www.amazon.com/Timing-Belt-Toyota-Solara-2004/dp/B0079MO42M/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1340139720&sr=8-6&keywords=toyota+solara+timing+belt
[ACDelco]:
http://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-TCKWP257A-Professional-Timing-Component/dp/B004JB06W8/ref=au_pf_pfg_s?ie=UTF8&Make=Toyota%7C76&Model=Solara%7C1028&Year=2004%7C2004&carId=001&n=15684181&newCar=1&s=automotive&vehicleType=automotive
All thoughts & advice appreciated. Thanks........
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