Its my first post be gentle please!
1st a bit of background
I used to work for Toyota Logistics division in the Uk and its with them I got introduced to Lexus. One of my tasks was to test the new toyota/lexus cars on the logistics systems we used (car trucks, trains, ships etc.) I was the lucky fella that got the hand prepared and disguised cars for testing. I tested the is200, facelifted gs300 mk2, lexus ls430 and also the sc430. A fabulous time was spent touring various distribution points across Europe. The SC430 in Grimsby certainly raised some eyebrows (even though some of them were not quite straight and didn't match the 3 ears ;-) )
I do not work in the industry anymore and now build aeroplanes instead but I always promised myself a Lexus after seeing how they were built and the level of thought put into the design/manufacture of the cars, it really is a little bit special.
I have now got a GS300 mk2 (98R)which goes very well and is as I remember. To save on fuel costs I have converted to LPG (I have done this before with my previous Toyotas and I have always been pleased with results and the savings.
The Gs conversion is the best one I have had it has 2 huge tanks in the boot giving me a range of 500 miles for £30!
Unfortunately the one thing I hadnt planned for was the failure of my ABS pump (squealing noise then the alarm etc all as per earlier posts). I always thought Lexus's (Lexi?) didnt do this certainly none of my Toyotas (14) had this sort of problem.
I've tried lots of places in the uk for a replacement pump (new or secondhand) , Japparts, John at Swift etc. all so far unsuccessful.
Does anyone have any further suggestions? Can anyone repair my current unit? I've found new one in the states for £532+postage but I am not sure it will fit a UK car anyone any thoughts on this? Would another car have the same item?
thanks in anticipation of your positive reponse!!
Ian
sorry its a bit long!