Check engine light on cause vsc on?
#151
Also another thing one of the lines I think it might be the oil cooling line. It connect to the bottom of radiator that have red color fluid. Well that line have spilled quite some fluid now, while was working on the car the hose actually fell over from where I place it lol. So, my question is what fluid is it and where do I refill that? Just want to make sure all fluids are good before the actual turn over
#152
Moderator
The fluid is the ATF. The lower part of the radiator is the ATF cooler. Remove the ATF dip stick and fill in the Type IV ATF from the hole.
#154
Lexus Champion
you had better make sure those transmission fluid lines to the cooler section below the radiator are in good shape and attached very securely, take your time and do it right, because if one of those hoses comes off while you are driving, you will likely burn up a $5000 transmission before discovering the problem!
#155
you had better make sure those transmission fluid lines to the cooler section below the radiator are in good shape and attached very securely, take your time and do it right, because if one of those hoses comes off while you are driving, you will likely burn up a $5000 transmission before discovering the problem!
#157
Lexus Champion
I would get brand new nuts and use the correct tool, which is any quality box-end wrench (i.e. Snap-On, Matco, Mac, Cornwell, Craftsman, Kobalt, Husky, Pittsburgh Pro) of the correct size (10mm and 12mm and 14 mm will do most fasteners on the car)
I have a fancy set of Gear Wrenches - which really make it easy to complete this assembly quickly
I have a fancy set of Gear Wrenches - which really make it easy to complete this assembly quickly
#158
I would get brand new nuts and use the correct tool, which is any quality box-end wrench (i.e. Snap-On, Matco, Mac, Cornwell, Craftsman, Kobalt, Husky, Pittsburgh Pro) of the correct size (10mm and 12mm and 14 mm will do most fasteners on the car)
I have a fancy set of Gear Wrenches - which really make it easy to complete this assembly quickly
I have a fancy set of Gear Wrenches - which really make it easy to complete this assembly quickly
#159
Lexus Champion
I am not certain of the problem you are describing, but you need to retrace your steps, there is no rental tool needed, just a box end wrench
I get them all snug first and do the final tighten in a criss-cross pattern
you can hold the fan blade for leverage and/or turn the blade for better access
and be careful not to overtighten!
I get them all snug first and do the final tighten in a criss-cross pattern
you can hold the fan blade for leverage and/or turn the blade for better access
and be careful not to overtighten!
Last edited by LScowboyLS; 01-20-14 at 09:44 AM.
#160
I am not certain of the problem you are describing, but you need to retrace your steps, there is no rental tool needed, just a box end wrench
I get them all snug first and do the final tighten in a criss-cross pattern
you can hold the fan blade for leverage and/or turn the blade for better access
and be careful not to overtighten!
I get them all snug first and do the final tighten in a criss-cross pattern
you can hold the fan blade for leverage and/or turn the blade for better access
and be careful not to overtighten!
#161
Lexus Champion
What I'm going to try is to grip the pulley as much as I can and then tighten it, so the pulley won't be spinning as I tighten it
make sure you are using the box end of each wrench, even if it means you have to buy another wrench
open end wrenches get you in trouble and are for very rare cases, and even in those rare cases a flare-nut wrench should be used rather than an open end
what an open end is actually for is convenience during all that turning prior to the nut becoming "snug" - never for final tightening!
and anyone reading this thread who owns the following, I would strongly advise putting them in the trash:
● adjustable "crescent" wrenches
● 12 point sockets
● Phillips screwdrivers whose ends are not in "new" condition
this kind of crap will only cause you heartache!
Last edited by LScowboyLS; 01-20-14 at 01:12 PM.
#162
yes, if you cannot hold the pulley with your hand, you are probably over tightening it!
make sure you are using the box end of each wrench, even if it means you have to buy another wrench
open end wrenches get you in trouble and are for very rare cases, and even in those rare cases a flare-nut wrench should be used rather than an open end
what an open end is actually for is convenience during all that turning prior to the nut becoming "snug" - never for final tightening!
and anyone reading this thread who owns the following, I would strongly advise putting them in the trash:
● adjustable "crescent" wrenches
● 12 point sockets
● Phillips screwdrivers whose ends are not in "new" condition
this kind of crap will only cause you heartache!
make sure you are using the box end of each wrench, even if it means you have to buy another wrench
open end wrenches get you in trouble and are for very rare cases, and even in those rare cases a flare-nut wrench should be used rather than an open end
what an open end is actually for is convenience during all that turning prior to the nut becoming "snug" - never for final tightening!
and anyone reading this thread who owns the following, I would strongly advise putting them in the trash:
● adjustable "crescent" wrenches
● 12 point sockets
● Phillips screwdrivers whose ends are not in "new" condition
this kind of crap will only cause you heartache!
Thanks for all the info as always cowboy! Learn a lot from this forum as I know nothing about Lexus before I joined this when I got my first Lexus! I will do one last check on the nuts and leave it, I think it should be good enough but just want to have that peace of mind that it's nice and tight
#163
Lexus Champion
most backyard mechanics tend to have a problem getting small fasteners too tight and snapping them off, rather than not tight enough! - always use a torque wrench whenever possible, and it is almost always possible!
#165
So tomorrow will be the moment of truth to see if I have succeeded on doing all this myself! Double/trple check everything and all looks good! Have manually turn the crank serval times and all times turn nicely, no sign of anything hitting and it turns around every revolution I spin it. Everything have been out back together and will put in all fluids tomorrow then turn over time! Hopefully it will clear up all my issues as stated before and all my codes etc. now to fill in coolant, I will be using only Toyota red coolant but just about how many gallons does it need? I have a full and a half gallon left, I'm sure it is more than enough since I will be mixing water in myself. I fill from top radiator hose or how would I go upon filling it up?