60K maintenance...what parts from dealer?

HyperGSX · 11-12-2003, 03:07 PM

Getting ready to store my car for the winter so I decided i'll just do the 60k tuneup before it goes. Now what parts should I buy from the dealer or should I buy all the parts from the dealer? I already decided that the timing belt and tensioner I will buy from mitsu just because I don't trust anything but OEM when it comes to t-belts. What about all the other belts (alt., p.s., balance shaft, etc.) and water pump, should I buy these from the dealer or should I just settle for some decent quality stuff from Murray's or something.

1fast97gsx · 11-12-2003, 11:26 PM

hey man is your car at larry roesch in orland park, IL? Someone just came in with a 60k tune up there. ( I work there )

steve · 11-13-2003, 12:34 AM

I'd suggest OEM for everything but the accessory belts. You shouldn't need a new water pump at 60k unless 2G water pumps are much worse than 1G pumps. They usually last at least 120k but should be replaced then as insurance. Balance shaft belts have been known to break and take out the timing belt, so I'd stick with the OEM part, it's not worth trying to save a few bucks when the cost of a part failing is so high. If you want to save money order your parts from Conicelli or the Dealer sponsor of this site and get about 25% off list. The best I can do local is 15% off list but worth it when I need something quickly.

Steve

HyperGSX · 11-13-2003, 12:57 PM

No my car is not at Larry Roesch, it's sitting at my house awaiting a new crank pulley

However, I will be stopping by Larry Roesch to pick up my parts that I ordered, i got 20% off because I said I was a mechanic

1fast97gsx · 11-13-2003, 04:31 PM

ha that's cool ... I get 10% over cost cause I tell them I work there :eek: oh wait .. I do