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11-03-05, 10:53 AM
#1
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
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hi just wanted to introduce myself new to the es 300 family i currently own a 1996 es 300 i call it the funeral cause it's all black i painted the whole car solid black it has 130,000 miles still run like a champ the interior is still in good shape i am the second owner for this car. The es 300 is sitting on 20" ballastic rims custom drilled to fit on some wanli's 245/35/20 but it is rubbing in the back when i put people back there so i will need to go down to the 225/35/20. I also got a mercedes benz grill custom made to fit the front of my es 300. next step is mercedes benz lights in the mirror, customizie 2 12 " speakers, a in dash t.v. radio and lambo doors. I have pictures of my car but dont know how to post them. 
11-03-05, 11:26 AM
#3
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
thank you i feel so great to be a part of the club i feel so welcome like i am right at home well anyways my car is a good car and i like my car but these are the problems i am aiming on fixing 1.the guy that i brought my car change the timing belt at 75,000 miles and know i will have to get that changed soon the labor for timing belt change is $225 flat parts should be around $100 so thats $325 2. power steering pump is leaking thats $480 from the dealer but i think i can find that cheper at a aftermarket company. 3.valve cover gasket is leaking it is not leaking bad but since it is my car and i know it is leaking it's messing with my nerves thats $16.24 each at the dealer I need 2 of those than you have to take of the intake manifold to get to the valve cover that is $11.64 for that than since they are right there might as well change the spark plugs to for 6 of them they are $68.88 the cord set wires are $58.88. 4. the top engine mount buy the power steering pump is loose that is $64.88 at the dealer so about $1000 worth of work here i will have to do step by step which one do yall think is the first priority?
11-03-05, 01:16 PM
#4
1) The timing belt replacement is now every 90,000 miles & change the pump - unless you fall under the harsh useage C schedule
2) Find out what part of the P/S pump is leaking. It could be just lines, or a fitting. Beware of incorrectly installed power steering pumps. There have been a lot of people with P/S problems from mis-installed / bad work.
3)
a) Stick with NGK, or Denso spark plugs. The normal plug is $1-2 a pop & will last a long time. Plat's are only $4-6. Skip iridiums. They're expencive & don't see any advantage in these engines.
b) Stay with your current spark plug wires. Unless you damage them, they are life-long parts & rarely fail. If you do have to replace them avoid aftermarket wires like the plague. They're all low-quality crap. Either spend the $100 for Toyota wires, buy some Vitek wires, or pay $250 for Magnacore wires.
4) The dog bone mount. You can rebuild it with 3M Window Poly sealant, or buy an aftermarket piece.
2) Find out what part of the P/S pump is leaking. It could be just lines, or a fitting. Beware of incorrectly installed power steering pumps. There have been a lot of people with P/S problems from mis-installed / bad work.
3)
a) Stick with NGK, or Denso spark plugs. The normal plug is $1-2 a pop & will last a long time. Plat's are only $4-6. Skip iridiums. They're expencive & don't see any advantage in these engines.
b) Stay with your current spark plug wires. Unless you damage them, they are life-long parts & rarely fail. If you do have to replace them avoid aftermarket wires like the plague. They're all low-quality crap. Either spend the $100 for Toyota wires, buy some Vitek wires, or pay $250 for Magnacore wires.
4) The dog bone mount. You can rebuild it with 3M Window Poly sealant, or buy an aftermarket piece.
11-03-05, 02:47 PM
#5
Lexus Fanatic
Originally Posted by young's 96
I have pictures of my car but dont know how to post them.
BTW welcome to CL!
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11-04-05, 06:40 AM
#11
Lexus Fanatic
Originally Posted by young's 96
hey guys wouldn't i need a scanner or something to run the pictures to?
11-04-05, 10:49 AM
#12
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
o k guys i am sorry i know everyone is anxious to see the pics but i will have to go to kinko to do the pics when i get it down i will update everyone sorry for the wait.
11-04-05, 02:19 PM
#13
Zombie Slayer
Welcome to CL Young!!! Congrats on your purchase, you will be nothing short of enamored with any Lexus vehicle!!!
2 additional things. When making a multiple sentance paragraph, please use punctuation. It can get difficult reading without it.
Also, scissor doors? Not so sure about scissor doors on a 4-door. Always seems to look a bit out of place.
2 additional things. When making a multiple sentance paragraph, please use punctuation. It can get difficult reading without it.
Also, scissor doors? Not so sure about scissor doors on a 4-door. Always seems to look a bit out of place.
11-11-05, 06:46 AM
#15
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That looks a lot better than I expected it too 
Welcome to CL!
Welcome to CL!