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Went to the monthly JDM gathering and took the LS430.
My LS Parked with an IS F. Rare M45 well maintained. Recent imports from Okinawa and RHD. White ‘97 rebadged by the original owner and the silver ‘98. Husband and wife owners back from their military tour.
I realize that LS430 forum is missing this standard thread
I will start first...
Checked coolant level. There is coolant in the radiator but the reservoir was empty. I added distilled water for now. Will watch to see if there is a leak or just evaporation.
Radiator will be flushed and filled at 90 K.
manual swapped it with a diesel Beamer 6 speed trans
I have an extra steering column (the cable to the shifter is cut)
Originally Posted by DarthBacon
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.
And yay! no more taillamp warning
let me know if you want my extra column it’s from a 2005 LS430
I added a 2 mil UV blocking clear film to the side windows, front and back, on my '05 and my '98 LS400. With aid of a UV detection card I have, I discovered that the windshield is highly blocking of UV radiation in both cars, but the side windows (now with the previous dark tint removed) are not UV blocking to any significant degree. I did this to both preserve the interior and also keep the UV off my skin and the passenger too. Its completely clear and transparent, you would not know it was there. I also added this film to the garage windows as they get full sun every afternoon. I used buydecorativefilm.com 2mil clear film from Amazon. Had a bit leftover from a 2 foot by 24 foot roll to do the side windows in my truck too. Took about 3 hours to do everything.
Transmission mount should be fine, especially in your climate. What's the mileage on the current unit and any plans to follow up with the engine mounts?
Transmission mount should be fine, especially in your climate. What's the mileage on the current unit and any plans to follow up with the engine mounts?
I'm at almost 89k. I wanted the get the mounts, but BL didn't have them anymore. So I'm going to order them from Amayama or another Japan site.
Seems like a great price and seller has good reviews. My car is super smooth at idle with 121k on it, but everything is 18 years old now that hasn't been replaced so proactively doing the mounts might be on my list once I get the brakes done.
Seems like a great price and seller has good reviews. My car is super smooth at idle with 121k on it, but everything is 18 years old now that hasn't been replaced so proactively doing the mounts might be on my list once I get the brakes done.
That is a great price. I should probably return the one transmission mount from Bell Lexus and get this set.
I'm feeling some vibrations at idle. :/
A local shop that specializes on Lexus/Toyota said $795 OTD with me supplying the transmission mount and they supplying the OEM mounts.
I kinda want to try to do the transmission mount first since I have it already.
Got OEM brake rotors and pads installed all around. Somehow, some shop years ago had put aftermarket ones on my car, and they felt sketchy at highway speed. Spent $1406 including parts and tax -- had a very very good indie do it because I can't stand going to the dealer (and said dealer had quoted me $2400!!).
But holy cow does that car stop now!!! Perfectly modulated pedal and so easy to brake smoothly. Man, if you really step on the pedal, it's like having stakes driven into the ground!!! Stops right quick and without the slightest twitch. Have never had a bad experience with a genuine Lexus part.
07-06-24, 10:44 AM
