My New ('04) LS430 Ultra Lux - comments?
#16
So were ricers cause we lower our cars? at least we know what were driving.
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#18
A STEAL at $24K. The police might be coming after you for grand theft larson... ha ha.
20" are the "best" size for the LS and your wheels I'm digging.
As for maintenance, the LS430 doesn't need timing belts done until 100K earliest. Other's have sworn going longer, but I wouldn't risk it. 60K is too soon.
20" are the "best" size for the LS and your wheels I'm digging.
As for maintenance, the LS430 doesn't need timing belts done until 100K earliest. Other's have sworn going longer, but I wouldn't risk it. 60K is too soon.
#19
that guy is in the wrong forum....hahaha.....his knowledge on cars was too obvious...
his username is....one OF one.....haha
his username is....one OF one.....haha
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$24K for an 04 UL! Damn! Who did you kill to get that price
Toyota/Lexus use timing belt and it does not need to be replace until over 90K miles. Used to be 90K miles, but I think it is more than 90K miles for LS 430. I need to check the shop manual before confirm the correct miledge for timing belt replacement.
Toyota/Lexus use timing belt and it does not need to be replace until over 90K miles. Used to be 90K miles, but I think it is more than 90K miles for LS 430. I need to check the shop manual before confirm the correct miledge for timing belt replacement.
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i mean technically you could put a timing chain on it as to replace the timing belt right?? i was always led to believe that the chain would last longer, but was more expensive than the belt.
did you get that car from a dealer or private party for that price??
did you get that car from a dealer or private party for that price??
#26
Belt to chain...
As for length, I think most manufacturers list them as "life-time" and never needing replacing. I would think they're more non-intrusive engines and if the chain happens to snap, then it's not an issue and just replace.
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hmm,, maybe i am thinking about something different, but on my old honda integra i was driving to work one morning and the car just died. i took it in to a shop and they said the timing belt had snapped and that i was lucky the engine stopped so suddenly or it could have done some damage. so the mechanic told me that i could have the timing belt replaced with a normal rubber belt for like $200 or this fancy metal one that he was referring to as a chain (he was okinawan and spoke a little english) for like 275$ that he claimed was stronger and would last 3 times longer.
this is what i always thought the timing chain was since that day, is there any truth to this theory??
this is what i always thought the timing chain was since that day, is there any truth to this theory??
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Congrats on your purchase. Looks like an excellent buy. For that price, I do wonder what overall condition is. Nonetheless, if it is relatively easy cosmetics, you got a steal.
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Chain or belt
hmm,, maybe i am thinking about something different, but on my old honda integra i was driving to work one morning and the car just died. i took it in to a shop and they said the timing belt had snapped and that i was lucky the engine stopped so suddenly or it could have done some damage. so the mechanic told me that i could have the timing belt replaced with a normal rubber belt for like $200 or this fancy metal one that he was referring to as a chain (he was okinawan and spoke a little english) for like 275$ that he claimed was stronger and would last 3 times longer.
this is what i always thought the timing chain was since that day, is there any truth to this theory??
this is what i always thought the timing chain was since that day, is there any truth to this theory??