Tmoriarty

so i work for lexus as a tech and have done multiple IS350 and GS350 spring recalls. i dont own one but from doing multiple recalls and hundreds more to come i would gladly hand my keys to the dealership as ive noticed lots of negative talk about it. it is a big job, we replace the springs with heavy duty springs, replace the hydraulic lifters with new ones and all the gaskets and seals. the valve spring kit alone costs 1500$ every one that i have done has had noticably better acceleration, increased throttle response and all around more power. besides the fact that as techs we get screwed by only getting paid 7 hrs for the whole job that takes 11-14 depending on the tech i think as a customer you should be thrilled. as long as the tech doesnt make a mistake and damage something, which even if that did happen lexus or the dealership would have to cover the mistake. the worst part of the recall is trying to set up the cam chains. the timing is very tricky. swaping the springs with the special tools is a breeze

Infamous 1

iTrader: (20)

Wrong section. You need to post this in the gen3 gs section.

Tmoriarty

oops thanks for catchin that

vwynn

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7 n hour?? isnt minimum wage $8 n hour?? also since when did "skilled" labor pay only 7 n hour? dont u have to be certified??

GS4_Fiend

iTrader: (22)

7 hours of labor is quoted, but the job actually takes 11-14 hours is what he meant.

toy4life86

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I gotta ask cuz I have gotten a Pm from a moderator when i tried to help others...
how does this help what meaning does this post even have ....
what is the point?
you work for lexus... and say what... exactly
you are paid for 7hrs when ur supposed to get 11 and........
"as ive noticed lots of negative talk about it."
ok so its a recall like the pedal recall are they not properly fixing the vehicle afterwards or what??

vwynn

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btw this thread has been posted on the 3gs so i guess any discussion here should be sent there. haha glad our 2gs's didnt have any engine problems from the get go :] 12 years later... we're still alive!