DJWLDW

bigrin

No it was not hard just a little intimidating at first. There is a video on YouTube that Bgw70 pointed me to which shows how to take the whole thing out. That helped a lot. I ordered a set of universal panel removal tools and the rest is history. Just take your time and watch the video a couple of times and it will be just like a walk in the park. I highly recommend the e-bay seller I mentioned in an earlier post.

Dennis

bigrin

Thanks DJ... I'll give it a try. Appreciate the response.

alruner

My 2003 SC 430 had it's 2nd Timing Belt installed at 40K miles, but that was 8+ years ago (2010).
Only an additional 16K miles on it since then ( at 56K now) but the time factor could not
be ignored, and had it replaced (AISIN Kit) . Although the mechanic told me he has yet to see
one break, I did not want to be the first. .
Also.. had the trunk struts replaced..

I certainly appreciate the information so many on this forum share..

Thanx! Al

Sundog49

I'm still on my second belt at 193,000 on my 2002 SC430. It's my daily driver.

GmanSC

If I were you, I would have the TB replaced. It's time. Consider the cost of $700 v/s $3000 if your belt break.

Sundog49

Tell me where I can get it done for $700. Every place I've talked to want at least $1400.

GmanSC

I have it done for little under $500. I bought the Aisin TB kits on Amazon for $160, my mechanic charged $350 for installation. Others, cost them around $700, by same method, buy the kits and have their independent mechanics do the installation. There are plenty discussions to this subject. Search the forum for the threads.

bigrin

G., thanks for the information and tip. Aisin TB Kits on Amazon for $160. Nice.

digitatc

Starting out on my Sunday to install fog HID and LED DRL...


then found out that, the ball joint and tie rod were bad

worn tie rod

worn ball joint

And then the inner tie rod was making noise so, all three was removed.

All out

Struggled with the removal of ball joint and tie rod. They probably have never been replaced so they seized.

and new gears installed a few hours later

As a bonus, after all that work, I slept really well last night

mandyfig

Do you have to have an alignment after working on the tire rods?

Bgw70

mandyfig

It does not look like a butcher job! Looks good.

digitatc

Definitely, especially when replacing both inner & outer tie rods. However, I will need to do the driver side as well before doing an alignment.

leexed

What is the procedure for adding a rear camera to the oem system?
Thanks Ed

digitatc

Easiest way is $220-$250 for Navtool or Naviks.
I'm looking for a way to get the backup cam directly connect to the MFD and leave it on all the time. I don't think I'll ever want to use the built in Nav.