My GS430
09-09-22, 02:29 PM
#16
Well, this car has been really well taken care of, but a freak timing belt failure caused the original motor to bend the valves. I put a relatively fresh (124k mile) motor out of an 07 SC430. I took the opportunity to replace all the typical consumables, like timing belt, seals, gaskets, water pump, mounts, hoses, cooling system, etc.
the previous owner redid the suspension, steering rack, pump and lines, the ac system is new also. The original 325k transmission hesitates to go in gear when it’s cold but other than that there is no sign of this crazy mileage.
The headlights from the later cars will fit no problem on the older ones. Other than the tint they are functionally identical. I won’t divulge what I paid for my lights because it wouldn’t be fair, lol
the previous owner redid the suspension, steering rack, pump and lines, the ac system is new also. The original 325k transmission hesitates to go in gear when it’s cold but other than that there is no sign of this crazy mileage.
The headlights from the later cars will fit no problem on the older ones. Other than the tint they are functionally identical. I won’t divulge what I paid for my lights because it wouldn’t be fair, lol
Paul
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archerpr79 (09-09-22)
09-09-22, 03:46 PM
#17
Before you accumulate too many miles and/or pick up an untimely rock chip, I hope you've looked into getting your new OEM headlights covered with protective film. Aside from being expensive and brand new OEM units for a car that's two decades old, far better to have that protection now versus dealing with it later after they get weathered and look terrible like those on most other GSes still on the road.
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09-09-22, 05:06 PM
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Well, this car has been really well taken care of, but a freak timing belt failure caused the original motor to bend the valves. I put a relatively fresh (124k mile) motor out of an 07 SC430. I took the opportunity to replace all the typical consumables, like timing belt, seals, gaskets, water pump, mounts, hoses, cooling system, etc.
the previous owner redid the suspension, steering rack, pump and lines, the ac system is new also. The original 325k transmission hesitates to go in gear when it’s cold but other than that there is no sign of this crazy mileage.
The headlights from the later cars will fit no problem on the older ones. Other than the tint they are functionally identical. I won’t divulge what I paid for my lights because it wouldn’t be fair, lol
the previous owner redid the suspension, steering rack, pump and lines, the ac system is new also. The original 325k transmission hesitates to go in gear when it’s cold but other than that there is no sign of this crazy mileage.
The headlights from the later cars will fit no problem on the older ones. Other than the tint they are functionally identical. I won’t divulge what I paid for my lights because it wouldn’t be fair, lol
09-09-22, 05:10 PM
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I got my lights for less than $600 🫣
09-10-22, 08:21 AM
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09-10-22, 09:06 AM
#21
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just the housings without bulbs or ecu
trans flush will help a little but it’s the accumulator valve in the valve body that wears out. No amount of fluid changes will fix it. I have a replacement transmission ready to swap in anyway. I may rebuild this transmission one day.
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