Well, it looks like I will be again doing the water pump - from a new Carquest pump from Advance in 2014 ; it is squealing after only 3K+ miles . It is covered by warranty.
So - I will be doing the timing belt, cam and front crank seal as well, as well as finally installing the 3 new heater hoses and again vinegaring the radiator and a first for vinegaring the heater core (what is the emoji for "trepidation" on the latter?).
All parts houses seem to sell the same Felpro front cam and crank seal for $6+/- each, so that is moot.
The question is -
ADV and AZ sell the house brand Carquest/Duralast (actually Dayco) kit - belt-idler-spring for $52-55, so that is a wash.
O'Reilly sells the Gates for $55 - as does RA, but for quite a bit less.
I can get the Dayco (and seals) next day from AZ.
Opinions on Dayco vs. Gates?
I sent an email to my stalwart, Butler Toy in Indy, for OE parts, but am awaiting a response - but expect it will be a HECK of a lot more than the other vendors.
Opinions?
Thanks,
Tom M.
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After having some pumps fail prematurely, I avoid those two kits. Luckily none ended in disaster. I try to source Aisin as they are an OE supplier. Their pumps frequently have the OE name machined off the pump casting. Of course OE gets a thumbs up..
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I'd vote Gates over Dayco, but only because they manufacture quality performance parts as well.
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Your tensioner is probably fine, I'd just replace the belt, especially if you previously replaced the tensioner.
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Sorry for asking what may be a stupid question - what is Vinegaring?
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Thanks Tom.
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Well, I went ahead and got the Gates TCK070 kit from Rock Auto: It was $26.79 (O'Reilly $55)
Front cam seal National #1987 - Closeout $1.36 (other stores $6+/-)
Front crank seal National #223235:P - Closeout $2.26 (other stores $6+/-)
Shipping is a complete rip-off, like so much of R/A shipping charges: $14.98 for what - a weight of 2-3 pounds? Now granted, I requested 3-day mailing (arrives by Tuesday) and this is obviously not air shipping (!), but even the cheapest, 10-day shipping was $8.00.
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Front cam seal National #1987 - Closeout $1.36 (other stores $6+/-)
Front crank seal National #223235:P - Closeout $2.26 (other stores $6+/-)
Shipping is a complete rip-off, like so much of R/A shipping charges: $14.98 for what - a weight of 2-3 pounds? Now granted, I requested 3-day mailing (arrives by Tuesday) and this is obviously not air shipping (!), but even the cheapest, 10-day shipping was $8.00.
Tom M.
T4WD augury?
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$8 shipping isn't so bad at rock auto, but you will pay out the nose for any sort of expedited!
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