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My balance belt snapped a month ago causing engine failure. There's been delays in UAE (cheaper part/shipping total than Japan) warehouse supply because of weather I suppose. At least that's the current notice on Amayama. I'm wondering if anyone in the states has extras or knows of a US supply and alternative? I drive a 1991 L300. MD050119 (or replacement MD363481) for the balance; MD134377 (or replacement MD197153) for the valve timing.
Delica USA lists Napa 250092, Dayco 95092, and GatesT092 as compatible replacements for the balancer belt; Napa 25009, Dayco 95091, and Gates T091 for the timing belt. Are these "reliable"?
I replaced belts, pulleys, and seals back in 2021, but it seems the balance belt couldn't handle the chugga chugga in a recent drive up Ortega Highway in SoCal. Luckily I was only 4 miles from home so AAA covered the tow. I don't see damage to the rockers, but I ordered a head gasket kit from DelicaUSA at least. Seems that's the next potential failure I'd fume over, so I'll replace it while I have the engine open. They don't have balance belts in stock, but they do stock the Gates T091 timing belt. I could probable add that to my order before they ship the gasket kit.
Other parts I'm contemplating are a dipstick O-ring and new turbo. These are two places I can trace a couple of my leaks to. I'll post photos later for other leak source queries. Thanks!
Delica USA lists Napa 250092, Dayco 95092, and GatesT092 as compatible replacements for the balancer belt; Napa 25009, Dayco 95091, and Gates T091 for the timing belt. Are these "reliable"?
I replaced belts, pulleys, and seals back in 2021, but it seems the balance belt couldn't handle the chugga chugga in a recent drive up Ortega Highway in SoCal. Luckily I was only 4 miles from home so AAA covered the tow. I don't see damage to the rockers, but I ordered a head gasket kit from DelicaUSA at least. Seems that's the next potential failure I'd fume over, so I'll replace it while I have the engine open. They don't have balance belts in stock, but they do stock the Gates T091 timing belt. I could probable add that to my order before they ship the gasket kit.
Other parts I'm contemplating are a dipstick O-ring and new turbo. These are two places I can trace a couple of my leaks to. I'll post photos later for other leak source queries. Thanks!
