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All models prior to the series IV (1998-2000) had the reservoir mounted on top of the pump but the last model had the reservoir located remote from the pump. Having compared on Toyodiy the pump itself is the same but you would have to remove the reservoir from the donor pump and fit the reservoir bracket from the faulty pump preferably fitting a new O ring seal then reconnect the reservoir pipe to the stub pipe on the bracket. Check all the rubber pipework to the pump for loose clips before diving in. You can also buy a pump rebuild kit from Lexus (04446-30172) for around £30.00 if you wish to repair your original.

Lexus part number is 90942-02070 priced around £3.00 each, nut torque should be 76lb/ft.

Perhaps they left something loose or forgot to refit it, it does happen. Please come back on what they find.

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Hello and welcome to the LOC. At 42,000 miles you should be looking at the 40,000 service which costs £495.00 and includes the hybrid check, the £295.00 service you mention is the inbetween service at 30k, 50k etc.

I can understand why the DVLA are hesitant in registering a vehicle which was brought into the UK from the Netherlands 3 years ago and not registered at the time, question I would be asking is why was it not registered then and where is the original Dutch registration document. This would suggest it is still registered in the Netherlands as most countries would issue some paperwork for an export vehicle, my imported Celsior was already UK registered on purchase but still came with Japanese documentation including the "Deregistration Certificate" required by the DVLA. Perhaps a cheap Easyjet or Ryanair flight to the Netherlands vehicle registration office may be the only real option with a VIN and numberplate details.

I may just be able to clock up 100,000 miles in my 1994 LS when it is 25 years old so averaging 4000 a year since new.

This months (August) edition of Car Mechanics has a 4 page feature on buying a used IS, covering all models. Sorry cannot post up on here due to copyright but may be worth grabbing a copy if you are in the market for one.

How is "lifetime" applied? What exactly is the expected lifetime of any vehicle, I couldn't see my 1994 LS400 transmission being very happy with an ongoing fluid lifetime of 23 years hence why it has been changed twice during my ownership.

I have a nice Porch....PVCu windows and door in it, finished in metallic white.

The series I and II Celsiors (1989-1994) had single piece headlights/foglights with yellow tinted fog sections where as the same year Lexus LS400s had separate units housed together. The Celsior also had no wing repeater indicators as both sections of the bumper mounted indicators have bulbs in them not just the front sections.

Just been reading a post from a new member looking at independent servicing for a Lexus SC430 and I was going to suggest Lexus as they offer the cheaper servicing packages on vehicles over 5 years old but then I read what they actually do for a "minor" and "major" service and it would appear that it is just the engine oil and filter that is actually replaced the rest of the service consists of "checks" which should an addition component, say the diff needs topping up is an additional cost to the service price. So basically you pay between £155 and £475 for an oil and filter change and checks on everything else. Take the car to an over zealous MOT station and have the same checks done for a mere £50.00

Moved topic to lounge area as a wider audience. Things can only get worse with the DVLA, they close all the local offices and now are removing the paper section of licences, then they sell your personal data and finally lose it. Regarding your issues Jack I understand that once you have passed the UK car driving test you are subjected to a 2 year post test probation period durimg which time 6 points will get your licence revoked but after this time it goes up to 12 points. Not sure why your insurance company should charge £1000s in premiums if you have held it now for 5 years assuming it is clean i.e. no points or convictions.

Possibly replaced the tail lamp cluster with a used one from a scrapper, judging by the rust been like that a long time.

Hello and welcome to the LOC. How do you get on in France with RHD car?

Mine got a verbal advisory for being just on 16% a few years ago so I removed the discs and gave the inside drum a good scrub with a rotary wire brush in a drill then gave the brake shoe linings a rough up with some coarse sandpaper. Cleaned all the components in situ using brake cleaner, applied some grease to the moving parts then refitted the drums and moved the adjuster until the disc was stuck then backed it off a turn. Never had a problem or mention since.

If you are not savvy with PCB track repairs, correct capacitor polarisation,type and voltage ratings and fine soldering do not attempt the repair yourself, the boards are multi layer and easily damaged beyond repair.

I doubt it as these are a seperate system, speed sensor problems can lead to no cruise control but not indicator/hazard problems. Check the plug at the rear of the hazard switch for tightness, what do you mean by "auto indicators and hazards"?

Sounds like the dealer is not willing to order from Japan as Amayama have them at £70.00 plus shipping.

Agree, take the armoured straight into the summer house and then to a small 2 way distribution board, the latest 17th edition are now all metal cased so fit a gland and boot to the cable end and wire into board, guessing you need just lighting and a radial/ring from it so a 6 Amp and a 32 Amp Type B MCB plus the RCD/main switch at 30ma/100Amps.

Part numbers are Spring 48231-50060 around £85.00 each and if the insulators (top mount rubber) has broken up these are 48257-50010 £27.00 each.

This is a post I remembered from some time ago, the belt rarely snaps but bearing wear in the idler/tensioner and waterpump can cause the belt to run untrue resulting in what you see.

The speedometer is electronic so there is a speed sensor mounted on the automatic transmission which converts the mechanical turning of the transmission to an electrical signal.This is sent to the cluster and processed to show the speed on the dial. I would be looking at the speed sensor itself ensuring it is securely fitted and the wiring connections to it are all good, faults within the series III clusters are pretty much unheard of.

I can't access the MOT history check outside the UK, anyone care to do so and report back?

Turbochargers rarely fail without warning there is usually some noises if the bearings are about to fail accompanied by increased oil consumption. Not sure which type of turbo is fitted to the 220d but if it is a variable vane type the actuator can seize preventing a quick spool up or check the pipe work and intercooler for leaks or damage and all the pipe clips are tight, usual sucking noises can be an indication here. There is also a boost pressure sensor which does fail on other makes. It may be an idea to find a local turbo specialist who would be able to provide an accurate diagnosis and would probably prove cheaper than a Lexus dealer. Finally welcome to the LOC.