terminater

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

kevin3344

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.

kamlung

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right here

http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....363553&jsn=361

terminater

Well, I bought this car at auction and it has severe suspension issues currently so i'm trying not to drive it much until I get the new parts installed. I am not afraid of high mileage vehicles and I hope to keep this car as long as possible. I was driving a 2000 Honda Accord with 301k miles until a lady pulled out in front of me and I t-boned her. It is actually still drive-able, but I decided to upgrade a little.

terminater

Thanks! I am somewhat mechanically inclined, but I've never replaced a timing belt. I wonder how hard it is on this engine? How many guys change it themselves vs taking it to a mechanic?

SpectraBlu

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You should check your caster arm (lower control arm #2) bushings as well.

terminater

I purchased these bushings by Roca:
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 ?

Thank you!

terminater

SpectraBlu

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#5 is lower control arm#1 and #8 is the caster arm.

terminater

Do you mind looking at these bushings that I purchased and tell me if they are the ones that I need?



I don't know if one is the "caster arm" or not.

Thank you!!

Beaugs4

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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

ShunDoe

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

SpectraBlu

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The second link u posted have them, they are the one on the left in the picture and the one on the right is for lca#1. It looks like each box has the bushings for one side. I don't have any experience with rocca brand but I know a lot of people here have them. I have the figs bushings that were mentioned above, and they are great.