AISIN timing belt kit vs. OEM - LINK

[jo-e90]

I have read Aisin makes oem parts.
Is the following kit for $130 from rockauto.com just as good as OEM or is it the same?
I noticed the belt is mitsoboshi. Is that oem toyota?

http://www.mascaroporter.com/mpc/NEW...%20America.pdf

http://www.rockauto.com/dbphp/x,cata...in_TKT004.html

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-02...Q5fAccessories

[Jason.MZW20]

Those are OEM parts.

[jo-e90]

I talked with one of the links and they said the Tbelt does not have the 3 white marks on it for lining it up with cam sprockets.
What is the procedure for a non marked Tbelt?

[Jason.MZW20]

Originally Posted by jo-e90

I talked with one of the links and they said the Tbelt does not have the 3 white marks on it for lining it up with cam sprockets.
What is the procedure for a non marked Tbelt?

You can make your own marks when the engine is lined up correctly at TDC/compression on cylinder 1. Liquid whiteout or a white paint marker might help.

Mark 1 should be on the crank timing rotor that matches the notch on the oil pump housing at TDC.

You'll have to be careful in marking the cam gear marks because the belt is such a precise fit that it will want to move out of the proper grooves before the tensioner is set.

When all of the marks line up correctly with the notches, set the auto tensioner.

Rotate the engine 720 degrees a few times and see if the marks still line up with the notches on the engine and rear timing cover.

If they aren't out of alignment after a couple full crank cycles, you're set to go. If they are out of alignment, you'll have to remove the marks and reset the timing belt again. PITA, I know.

Alternatively, you can just get the marked Toyota belt.

[maun]

here is a link to more info on changing a V6 timing belt.

New Member with old cars The post is around 15 May 2010.


If you have not bought the belt, I recommend getting the marked belt just to make the job easier.

Norman