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2003 LS430. Bought new, 180K miles. Zero problems. Yesterday I had my headlights polished for $80 total, they came out looking new. Then I ordered a backup camera, about $1100 installed. Seems like a lot but they promise a very clean installation. Hope so.
I would love to know this too. I was just about the pick up a set since I can't find the real thing local.
Originally Posted by Allohakasin
Today I finally saved up enough to get some michelins for my new rims. I couldn't find the UL 5 spoke rims for a good used price so I bought the OE replica rims. everything fit really well except for the front caliper clearance, I got away with 2mm shim spacers to get a little breathing room. I also went to auto zone right afterwards to get a new lug nut for that rear tire right after this pic . That was definitely the cheapest part of the wheel/tire job...
Originally Posted by FtMyersLS
are you saying the replica wheels didn't clear or were closer than you were comfortable with?
Hit 120k the other night. Got it in 2017 so I've only done a bit over 40k on it. No issues other than the thermostat failing a few months back. Car is super reliable but I'm meticulous with my maintenance. Planning on another timing belt service pretty soon which will be a bit on the early side, but the previous place didn't do the pulleys or the tensioner so I want to get all of that addressed due to age at this point. Will also do the valve cover gaskets just to have some fresh ones.
Hopefully the rear brake calipers will be back from powder coating so I can get them on the car pretty soon.
Well, duh, I didn't even ask. I picked it up yesterday and was very impressed. Yes, it's a nav car, 2003 LS430 with ML and nav. The display was surprisingly good resolution, the installer was surprised as well. It has an internal gyro that senses a turn while backing and shows the curved guide lines. Of course automatically switches to camera in reverse. They had a bit of an issue running the camera feed through the trunk cable that kind of spools out and retracts as the lid opens and closes, but they did it just right. If anybody is particularly interested I can go dig out what equipment was used.
I had a hood strut pop out of the body and its been a pain to put back in. Will have to do a rear suspension update very soon but the first 2k miles of ownership have been great! 195k so time for an oil change next.
P.S. Ya'll ever experience any bluetooth sway linkages?
Changed the oil in mine after it's been sitting forever (was almost stolen in February and been sitting mostly since then due to busted steering column)
also replaced all the blown out bulbs in the back, those 194 marker bulbs burned the bulb sockets, gonna have to replace those.
Changed brake fluid. Though about changing pads and rotors but my back is killing me today. Hopefully tomorrow though. Put away tools and mess from timing belt replacement this past week.
Resealed the lower oil pan and installed Daizen steering rack bushings. I let the oil drip for at least a day then applied permatex right stuff 90 minute RTV and let it cure overnight. So far no leaks.
Resealed the lower oil pan and installed Daizen steering rack bushings. I let the oil drip for at least a day then applied permatex right stuff 90 minute RTV and let it cure overnight. So far no leaks.
Did you have trouble removing all the bolts? I watched a video, a person used something to lift the engine up in order to remove some bolts. No sure you also did that. My oil pan has leak and not sure if it is a easy job or not.
No troubles, I removed the engine mount nuts and lifted the engine with a 2X4 at the bell housing with a pole jack for access to the bolts at the front of the oil pan I did this on a lift but wouldn't see a problem doing this on jackstands. Not a difficult job.
06-10-24, 07:30 AM
. That was definitely the cheapest part of the wheel/tire job...
