Maintenance Musts on a newly acquired 2000 GS400
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Hey guys! I recently bought a used 2000 GS400 platinum edition with about 214k miles on it. It is silver with a black interior. The body wasn't in the best shape, but the engine appears to still purr nicely. I had a few concerns. The engine has a sticker stating the timing belt was changed at approx 105k miles, in 2007. How soon should I worry about changing the belt? Any particular kit you guys recommend? I just want the car to last me another 80k or so miles. Also, I bought new ball joints, tie rod ends and new bushings for the upper and lower front arms. Anything else I should be worried about replacing now?
Thanks for all your help! So far i'm loving the car and all the great info on this forum!
Frankie
Thanks for all your help! So far i'm loving the car and all the great info on this forum!
Frankie
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Almost exact mileage as mine, I have a '99 GS400 with 216k. Most recently I've done the motor and transmission mounts and it feels a lot smoother (you'll feel a slight vibration just as you pass 2,200 RPM in any gear if you need them).
My first TB/WP change was at 120k, this time I'll have it done at 220k which should be sometime in the next few months.
I was lamenting to the dealer service rep recently that my car was getting up there in age and he said I wasn't even close. He had one come in the other day with almost 400k on the odometer. I plan on keeping mine for the foreseeable future. There is simply nothing else out there I want to drive.
My first TB/WP change was at 120k, this time I'll have it done at 220k which should be sometime in the next few months.
I was lamenting to the dealer service rep recently that my car was getting up there in age and he said I wasn't even close. He had one come in the other day with almost 400k on the odometer. I plan on keeping mine for the foreseeable future. There is simply nothing else out there I want to drive.
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Almost exact mileage as mine, I have a '99 GS400 with 216k. Most recently I've done the motor and transmission mounts and it feels a lot smoother (you'll feel a slight vibration just as you pass 2,200 RPM in any gear if you need them).
My first TB/WP change was at 120k, this time I'll have it done at 220k which should be sometime in the next few months.
I was lamenting to the dealer service rep recently that my car was getting up there in age and he said I wasn't even close. He had one come in the other day with almost 400k on the odometer. I plan on keeping mine for the foreseeable future. There is simply nothing else out there I want to drive.
My first TB/WP change was at 120k, this time I'll have it done at 220k which should be sometime in the next few months.
I was lamenting to the dealer service rep recently that my car was getting up there in age and he said I wasn't even close. He had one come in the other day with almost 400k on the odometer. I plan on keeping mine for the foreseeable future. There is simply nothing else out there I want to drive.
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RC-666092 - Front Lower.
RC-666091 - Front Upper.
To be honest, i'm not 100% as to what all the suspension parts are called/labeled. I've tried to search to locate a diagram on here for the front suspension with no success. Are these the front upper and lower arm bushings? Where can I find the caster arm bushings?
I found this diagram on lexusofomahaparts website. Is this accurate ?
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Do you mind looking at these bushings that I purchased and tell me if they are the ones that I need?
Amazon.com: ROCA Replacement Part - Lexus GS300 / 400 / 430 98-05 Front Upper Arm Bushing: Automotive
Amazon.com: ROCA Replacement Part - Lexus GS300 / 400 / 430 2000-2005 Front Lower Arm Bushing: Automotive
I don't know if one is the "caster arm" or not.
Thank you!!
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I don't know if one is the "caster arm" or not.
Thank you!!
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Call FIGS Engineering and order the polyurethane caster arm #2 bushings! He will help you out.. great product and will never need to be replaced again. I recommend this upgrade to anyone with a GS
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My 99 GS has 128k miles on it and Lexus recommended that I get the timing belt at water pump replaced for that amount of miles. Maybe that will give you an idea when you should replace your timing bet
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Originally Posted by terminater
Do you mind looking at these bushings that I purchased and tell me if they are the ones that I need?
Amazon.com: ROCA Replacement Part - Lexus GS300 / 400 / 430 98-05 Front Upper Arm Bushing: Automotive
Amazon.com: ROCA Replacement Part - Lexus GS300 / 400 / 430 2000-2005 Front Lower Arm Bushing: Automotive
I don't know if one is the "caster arm" or not.
Thank you!!
![Amazon.com: ROCA Replacement Part - Lexus GS300 / 400 / 430 98-05 Front Upper Arm Bushing: Automotive](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/misc/amazon_icon.gif)
![Amazon.com: ROCA Replacement Part - Lexus GS300 / 400 / 430 2000-2005 Front Lower Arm Bushing: Automotive](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/misc/amazon_icon.gif)
I don't know if one is the "caster arm" or not.
Thank you!!
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