leisinjp

Just had my lexus dealership do the ELF recall. While it was in there I had them check to see why my check vsc light comes on randomly which sets off the check engine light.

They came back and told me that my water pump is leaking, im no mechanic so I have no idea if it's leaking or not. If it is, what are the future problems of a leaking water pump?

They said the check vsc light is coming on, in their words is "found center y pipe, gaskets leaking at front pipe, may still need to replace converter pipe." So what does that mean and what do I need to do? Thanks guys!

Miqueaseli

What are the codes that come up. When check vsc light comes on. I had two codes that where related to the gaskets from headers to exhaust . Had leaks

PDP180180

iTrader: (3)

Hey op.

Are you running stock headers and exhaust? If so, maybe it's time to consider changing them?

As others have said, sounds like one of the gaskets between your exhaust system and headers is leaking.

I bet Lexus will want a pretty penny to rectify that for you?

Guess it depends on whether you are planning to modify the car at all?

leisinjp

Looks like the two codes are p0420 and p0430.

leisinjp

Actually my exhaust and headers are all stock. I've been waiting for an opportunity or enough money saved up to invest into the headers and exhaust. This would be a perfect excuse to do that. Plus my lexus dealership said it would be around $2,000 to fix it. I know Joe Z and ISS are around $1,500.

leisinjp

If it is one of the gaskets between the headers and exhaust, can I not just replace that gasket instead of doing the whole exhaust? I'm not very educated with the whole car mechanic diagnostic stuff. I would much rather put a set of aftermarket headers and exhaust on but I just want to know what my options are.

93MSB

iTrader: (8)

If it's just a gasket that should be easy to fix. All the exhaust gaskets except for the headers->cylinder head gaskets should be easy to get to and replace. I certainly would not replace the exhaust over a gasket unless I was 100% ready to go aftermarket

Miqueaseli

Had the exact same codes just replace the gaskets from headers to exhaust. The previous owner I bought the ISF from had ppe headers he put car back to stock and the oem gaskets where toast. Replaced both of them and code free exhaust leak free. I'll ask ISFPAT for the part numbers .

I8ABMR

The 08s and 09 have well known water pump issues. Thats really the only symptom other than seeing the pink dried fluid running down the sides of the motor.

PDP180180

iTrader: (3)

It's the replace converter pipe that's troubling me?

If that's catalytic converter pipe, you could be looking at quite a hefty bill!

The fact they quoted $2K to fix tells me it's more than just a couple of cheap gaskets that need replacing.

I'd say get your headers and Joe Z ordered up!

Hope you get it sorted dude.


Cheers.


Peter

leisinjp

I called the service tech back and asked him what specifically needs to be replaced. He said in quote "the center pipe and gaskets" and then he said it would be $2200 for it.

leisinjp

So I don't need to get the water pump replaced? If the leak gets worse what will happen?

leisinjp

That would be much appreciated, thanks man.

leisinjp

I feel you man. But at this point I would rather have more money saved up to buy the header, exhaust, and intake all at once and have it tuned.

Miqueaseli

Also those codes are for exhaust leaks . The gaskets will help . I'm replacing water pump at a Lexus dealership. Call Lexus corporate on that they will help out its a common failure. Also 2220 for you pipe you can buy a Joe Z for way less than that .