Reputable Timing Belt Kit?

[Strange World]

I did find one other thread that discussed this, but I'm really trying to find a complete kit rather than piecing everything together one at a time.

So far, these are the two websites I'm considering:

http://www.timingbeltkit.com/servlet/the-511/timing-belt-kit,-/Detail

http://www.prostreetonline.com/pnsku/fjj-0013-hnd.asp

I know that ProStreet is a reliable source and distributes OEM parts, however timingbeltkit offers a valve cover gasket as well as some other seals for just $20 more, which is nice.

Does anyone have any input? Timingbeltkit claims that they use OEM parts, but on the product page for the kit they have a slew of "featured brands" (which I suppose could be where Honda gets their parts from...)

Anyway, if someone could give me some pointers I'd appreciate it. My car is undriveable until I get the tensioner and pump replaced.

 

[AlaskaB16]

If you want OEM, why not go to Honda? .. I've always just bought my belts, gaskets, and random stuff from Oreilly. Never had a failure yet.

 

[Failsafe88]

Yea orellys or any parts store

 

[d16racer88]

I always use dayco from atuozone. just did the timing belt and water pump on my brothers camry and I ordered the kit (belt, water pump, pulley, and tensioner) all for less than a hundred bucks. all Dayco. Same kit is on my car (except its for honda of course) and I havent had any problems. Dayco is a very good company and you cant go wrong with their parts

 

[CHILD]

Why are people so afraid to just go with OEM. Honda is known for reliability, these belts and things being changed are usually being changed for the first time in a retarded amount of YEARS...so why not just get one from the dealership and never worry about it again?

 

[techavluis]

Honda parts unlimited is doing work! always around 30% off. a little slow getting parts but for 30% off am ok with it. http://www.hondapartsunlimited.com

 

[rey_boricua]

Why are people so afraid to just go with OEM. Honda is known for reliability, these belts and things being changed are usually being changed for the first time in a retarded amount of YEARS...so why not just get one from the dealership and never worry about it again?

 

[civexspeedy]

I would never buy anything other than OEM for a part so important as a timing belt. I've never heard of an OEM timing belt severly crack or break under normal conditions and under proper maintenance. I replaced my timing belt, water pump, and all the little gaskets before I put my "new" motor in my '95 with OEM parts. I just ordered them online which is a good bit cheaper than from a dealership and not that significantly more than some parts store stuff. But the peace of mind is well worth the difference.

 

[b16lewis]

honda timming belt is made by gates

 

[95coupeWI]

Yeah I just put a new Gates belt on my car..

 

[techavluis]

gates all the way!