Ls 400 Starter Motor

[randyreindeer]

I need a starter for my old LS. Been told that recons are not available and that the parts to repair the original are not available.

Think someone is trying to have my pants down.

Can anyone point me to a recon?

[alanr]

Hi,

If this is the normal starter motor problem (solenoid clicks but motor does not run) then a solenoid repair kit is available from www.repairkitsuk.com tel Carl Dawes on 07500 197742. The kit comprises solenoid plunger, copper side contacts and insulators, and cost me the grand total of £15.95 including vat last month. For a Mk 4 LS400, you need to specify a vvti UCF20 solenoid kit, as they are different to earlier marks.

Removing and refitting the starter motor is a long job on the Lexus, as it sits down in the Vee of the block under the inlet manifolding. There are some good tutorials on the internet, and much has been written on the subject on both UK and USA forums. If your problem is other than solenoid related, I can only suggest a breakers yard or a Nippon-Denso repair specialist.

Regards,

Alan