Well guys, I finally changed my radiator this Saturday and found out that my belt was a little worn out. So, i decided to change it since i was there. Well after running around everywhere trying to find one, Well guess what happens. When taking off the old belt with my wrench on the bolt of the tensioner pulley, POP
Broken bolt inside pulley. So, i had to figure out how to take that off (found out i had to take off the plastic part) and then drill that d@mn bolt off!!! Had to go somewhere to clamp that sucker down! Well, i was able to get that d@mn bolt out after a while. Had to use a standard bolt for now. I called freakin' lexus dealership and none of them would sell me that special bolt! They told me i had to buy the whole pulley for about $210 bucks! (STUPID!!!) Then, when everything was placed back on, changing out radiator, belt, transmission fluid, my d@mn car started over heating. Well it seems that my thermostat went out during all this so i had to run around again and find one! Well i installed the one i purchased and still the same crap! Checked everywhere, radiator and all was running right, it was my thermostat stuck, i tested it under boiling water and then it worked. GEEZ!!! After 7 and a half hours on the car i still need that special fitment bolt. Can anyone help!?! has this ever happened to anyone?

Thanks guys!!!

 

Maybe you should call some junkyards. If they have a GS300 on their property I bet it will have that bolt you need. Good luck, what a nightmare!

 

Yeah, i've tried doing that and it's like finding a needle in a haystack! The ones i find have the motor pulled already!
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