97 LS400 concerns
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97 LS400 concerns
I just bought a 97 ls400 recently with 225k miles. Needs a timing belt, water pump since the timing belt is coming out and a power steering pump soon. I also noticed what sounds like an exhaust leak from behind the engine on the passenger side, hopefully not a bad egr pipe. But I also notice the idle dies down whenever I brake suddenly or when I bump into a curb when parking, any feedback will be appreciated.
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I just bought a 97 ls400 recently with 225k miles. Needs a timing belt, water pump since the timing belt is coming out and a power steering pump soon. I also noticed what sounds like an exhaust leak from behind the engine on the passenger side, hopefully not a bad egr pipe. But I also notice the idle dies down whenever I brake suddenly or when I bump into a curb when parking, any feedback will be appreciated.
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if you are mechanically inclined, do the water pump and timing belt yourself. Since you will be in the same working location, check your radiator. Replace it if need to. As for the P/S pump, check to see where the leak actually is coming from. Is it making a growling noise? Alternator is likely drenched in P/S fluid...aka AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID. lol
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if you are mechanically inclined, do the water pump and timing belt yourself. Since you will be in the same working location, check your radiator. Replace it if need to. As for the P/S pump, check to see where the leak actually is coming from. Is it making a growling noise? Alternator is likely drenched in P/S fluid...aka AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID. lol
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