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I see...might be time for some recon callipers?

Yep always need to check the VAT etc but worse case still worth the extra. Sometimes it is included but not always...

Hi Are you sure they are not removable and haven't been welded in by time/heat and dust? On the MK4 all metal work falls out and clips in! 😀 Definitely need photos... The pic is from Home Depot ad in the US showing some of the metal work from 1995-2000 for one side. There are also two plates/inserts please refer to Autozone diagram = excellent.

Rock auto are ok as you know what you’re getting. I don’t go for the cheapies but opt for the daily driver quality in the hope it will be quality. 🤞

Doesn’t take much to flood them if you do miss the usually clean, crisp start-up.

I’m in Reading...there’s an independent in Maidenhead -UK Teknics 01628 626996 no idea how good they are. You might just get a local garage to fix it...hang on...you have undertaken the battery reconnection procedure? This is detailed in the handbook and syncs the security system and key to ignition system. Won’t start if you don’t do it. Can’t remember but you stick the key in for a number of minutes, switch off, re enter key and fire up. It is on the forum....

Wow I can wield spanners but not like that... Axle stands don’t give you the clearance and on front suspension can be a challenge. On my front caliper bolts my friendly tyre place that know me from years of MOTs helped me out...one side would not play ball...couldn’t believe it. The only heat source I have to shift bolts is my wife’s cooking torch for glazing but that does not cut it...🤪. If you have cutting stuff and can use it...great...just buy new bolts etc.

Sounds like the seller is being more economical than a hybrid 🤪

Does sound like a dealer hiding and with a very poor attitude to boot. Agree with my friends’ comments above. Walk away I think most owners know a decent amount about their cars...find one that does. There are quite a few good ones on the market.

Oh yes. Bushes are available for the Mk 4. Worth checking US suppliers and no need to fear importing if you factor taxes and shipping. Always check Lexus Birmingham and ask for a discount. A garage fitting needs a friendly garage as plenty will only do their parts...

Hi Do you mean the lower bars with the camber settings bolt? If so...I bought the Lexus OE bushes with a discount for about £95 and got a garage to fit. I do a lot of work on my car but preferred to pay for the job. I recall it cost £230 labour plus vat but included fitting x2 lower ball joints, x1 tie rod end labour charge. Those parts were not expensive.

Oh it’s just a bit out so that’s fine. Castor angle is adjusting the lower control arm adjustment? If so that’s the ****** that burns up the inside tyre tread...I have no idea why that garage couldn’t do that. It may be time for new control arm bushes... and a new garage.

My local Lexus dealer uses Shell Helix fully synthetic...got that info in a friendly conversation when picking up parts...so that’s what I use, 5/30, on a 90k mile engine. Puff of smoke is a bit of wear and unlikely to be cured by oil type. Is the engine using oil?

Hello Malc my friend - nice to hear from you. Yes I can't and won't get rid of the LS400...probs you won't remember...one of my first posts was a comment of mine saying I'd use the 400 until I bought something more flash having just dusted off and sold my useless 2003 Jag XKR...now look...my LS400 my pride and joy 🤣 A lot of Bentleys are 5 owner cars...does that mean a lot of dreamers? 5 crops up a lot...enough to be a pattern. They certainly have gremlins although the drive train and more are fab. I was only dreaming...other half is expecting a kitchen to the same value. Guess who will win... If I did get another carriage - Lexus...has to be. But the 400 stays.

Hi Seems an age since I last posted...eventful pre and summer with me having to scrap my wife’s 4ltr S Type at only 70 odd k miles due to head gasket failure...my 1995 Alfa 155 Sport passed all but emissions in its Spanish Test and as I thought needed some exhaust work and a new LAMDA which has not done that much mileage. So that now means my dearest is now using the LS400 😱. “It’s good...” is all the meaningful comment I can get from my wife...she likes the sports mode...😳 can’t think what that means. I have to check the tyres regularly as they loose pressure evenly. I don’t know if a much needed refurb will fix that? Last work I did was for the MOT where the emissions failed on tick over so a new air filter, cat clean and thrash did the trick. I’ve peeling bumper paint and some previous owner dents plus wheels to sort. when the rear brake pads go i’ll do the complete rears. Few more miles left though. I’m at 92,000 miles now. Been drooling over a Bentley GT...then compared against a 460 or 500 which I know are kind of different experiences. Running a Bentley wouldn’t be so bad for me as I do a lot on my motors...whatever happens the 400 is not going.🤗

I’d stay with standard and put the money into keeping the car right up to top condition with OE parts.

Fair enough! 👍

I think to sell anything you need to be a member.

I like good information and honest detail. But one can tell over verbose, enthused, hyperbole. Least said the better with a line of honesty. Made my point?

Yep evidence is king...copy receipts, packaging it’s important history. I know Alfas and Renault belts snap...more likely a waterpump would go. I’ve got a Gates unit on mine.

Oh bless...no way... It’s as hidden as a...buried body... No yellow stickers recording the change...no change.

Deferring to my experienced colleagues...try what they suggest. Might be a motion sensor moment and plugging in to get a fault code might be a start. I’ve had that light on when I’ve jacked up the car and have been meddling all over the place. Also had the light on at random but on restarting it has gone out...haven’t had this now ever since...but it was a recurring event for a few times. It just stopped... Worth covering a few basics: brakes are clean and have meat, fluids are ok...if you can check break pad sensors...I know a different light should show... Annoying but nothing to worry about. But need to resolve...for peace of mind and safe motoring.

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If I see another car ad for a Lexus that says...or another seller that tells me: ’oh yes the belt has been done...I don’t have the receipt but I’m sure the garage will verify it...’ walk away moment... 🙄

I read that corrosion of cap and valve can cause problems. A lot of folk fit plastic caps to avoid the issue...I don’t know if this requires disconnecting the sensor system.