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The source from whence it came, surely H2O ?

This cheers me up no end!

A great write up Malc. My Mechanic changed out the two front Sensors without shearing the bolts and after disconnecting the battery this morning and taking it for a spin and getting a buzz from the Power setting although on local urban roads, I'm pleased to say that there are now NO FAULT ENGINE CODES. No25 - Weak Air Fuel ratio no longer showing. Yippee!! Now can't wait until can get back on those French Roads to see if the stutter under load and on Kickdown has finally been sorted. I've alway been prepared to spend what is needed to keep the Car in good shape as it is a rather subdued Status symbol being so rare. Prices I doubt will rise greatly and all cars over 100k mileage will need copious parts replaced. Still it beats depreciation on a New Car and if the Engine is FAA Certified then show me an alternative Car with such a prestige statement. Come better weather may attack the Driving seat and replace the heat pad. Also fit a pull up rear Screen Blind. The 4.3" Reversing Camera l located on the Speaker Cover needs a screen shade and something sold for a Hubson Quadcopter may just do the trick to make viewing in the r/view Mirror that much better? Tinkering - but thats lockdown for you! Only wish I wasn't having to buy Chinoiserie, but thats really all thats available. Government needs to up the Import tax considerably. How can something I buy be manufactured, travel by Container and be delivered to my door step by the Royal Mail and only cost me 99p ? Oh, and forget Huawei as we are likely going back to the Post War period - almost - Who needs 5G ? I certainly don't ! Enough ranting!

Well, I wouldn't want to upset anyone, but I've found my Lexus to be an absolute Money pit. I've never had so many sleepless nights with another Car. Had to replace so many parts (and they weren't cheap) and having just come off the phone to my Mechanic who has fitted the Rear Hub Bush after having to heat it, and told me that the N/S Rear Roll Bar drop link will need replacing, that will be small Beer, if as he tells me, he could shear off one of the two bolts that hold the front O2 sensor in place, being unlike later models which just have a Screw-in Sensor. We are talking about two rusty 5mm bolts that may not have had the nuts removed since the Car was mfrd. Should that happen I'm in dead shtook! The likelyhood 50/50 I imagine, as the nuts aren't brass. I have about £900 worth of replacement new parts from Rear UCA's to a New Radiator and pipes together with Dizzy Caps and Rotors sat at home partly because of wear issues and because I can't figure out the problem of misfire under load which is frightening when you want to join a Motorway. OBD1 says 25 Air-Fuel Ration Lean Malfunction. Transmission shows no faults. For six years I owned a Merc W140. I had a front or was it a rear spring replaced. Other than the Door mirrors not electrically operating unless they felt like it, oh and no Air Conditioning, (I lived without it) I can't recall any major expense. Maybe my memory fails me? Steve is right, the Japances are selling early Cars for more than later ones. Not sure I understand why?

Backing Group sound is distinctly like Dr Feelgood - Wilko Johnson?

Went to see these live at the Albert Hall must be early Seventies

Don't understand why he has titled and refers to it as a Mk 1 when its a '94 Mk 2. Certainly polished up nicely. I'd want a close look underneath as Hebden Bridge was a flood area not so long ago if I remember correcty? Not looked at the MOT history. Rear UCA's at that mileage could need replacing easily £600 for OEM parts alone. I'm having a new Hub Bush tomorrow at similar mileage. Lots of invoices or service history would be good. Seems to have attracted bidders and long may the price go up.

Good to hear you've beaten the Virus. Well done!

That is a surprise as I thought the Celsior was the most equipped of the models? Even had Air suspension? Sure it does get cold in Japan. Might be worth doing. No real need to have the switch on the Panel under the Ash Tray. Not sure if the Mat was just atop the Foam or need an extra layer of foam- Sandwich style?

Are you installing a new Heating Mat? Something like this example? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Pads-Carbon-Fiber-Car-Seat-Heater-Kits-Heating-Warmer-Heated-Cushion-Universal/352801878771?hash=item5224a172f3:g:aZYAAOSwxU9ddg99

Always reminds me of the trek I made to work for a Company that sold Soaps shaped as Toys (Cliro Perfumeries) to major Retailers, from two basement Basement Offices in Nottingham Place, W1. Of the time - Star Wars! Had to get the tube to the newly restored Baker Street from Liverpoool St Station and a short walk to Nottingham Place. Much time was spent by the staff checking to avoid the Directors' two Ferrari's from getting Parking Tickets.

Yes a totally different sound to Rock and Pop.Brian May apparantly was a fan of this number by The Temperance Seven

No John, more a Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick and Titch sort of person - possibly, or not? Interest in Trad Jazz quickly disappeared when Shadows, Beatles , Stones etc came along. Diverse taste these days..

Here's one that stirs the blood - well it did once!

Kenny Ball considered "Trad Jazz" not Blues as some names mentioned. Used to listen to him, Cleo Lane, Acker Bilk, Humph Littleton, Johny Dankworth etc, at Dunmow Jazz Club when a Teenager. Was it "Stomping " that was the shuffle we all did?

Suspect that gramatically this should read "Whilst" . The Solo by Prince blows my mind and makes me wan tto pick up my Guitar, but then I recall I can't play anymore -doh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SFNW5F8K9Y

That I can't tell you Colin. I've put on about 35k since acquiring the Car six years ago. Clutching at straws again, someone on another forum has mentioned the Fuel Pump Resistor to check resistance. An NZ guy on the Tube has done some work on this part or by bypassing it shows increased flow of petrol. Will check it out and make sure Air Filter is still as clean as last time I looked at it. I think the resistor seems to affect cars at start up, so doesn't apply to my problem, but I'll still check its well earthed/connections etc. Under the MAF Sensor I believe.

Thanks Steve. From what I've seen the Knock Sensors are front of the Starter Motor. One central and one on the RHS. Not a fun job. I have checked the OBD1 before and got no codes. However, just checked again and am getting a Code 25 lean fuel mixture code. Can you clarify? The OBD box although showing on the internal diagram a grid of three boxes across (9 in first Box) there are in fact six holes and not just three holes across. (18) OK I have put the wire into E1 simple but Te1 is in the forth hole. Wee bit confusing. Sure I did it correclty previously and got no codes. Could be intermittant. Perhaps changing my upstream O2 sensors this coming Tuesday will sort my problem or do I need to invest in a new or s/hand MAF Sensor. I know the original can't be cleaned.

Or now!

In my seemingly endless search to discover the problem with the Car when overtaking under load, the Fuel filter I had replaced with some difficulty last year. You can see by the photo's that it was quite unecessary after 140k miles, although I cannot be sure it is the original. Judging by the difficulty in removal I'd wager it was the original. So, Howard you may wish to just clean the rust from your parts, paint and leave well alone. Ooops perhaps ~I need to remove from the other end first before making such a bold statement. Tomorrow

Hello Howard, did you buy new Sump and Autobox plugs from Lexus direct or ebay. What price?

OK I don't mind spending money to replace parts I know are bad. This old thread also mentions "Knock Sensor". I copied and pasted this reply from someone on the US forum and would like to know if what is said applikes to the 1993 model. Is there only one knock Sensor or two? Would Lexus Dealership be able to link my Car to discover the fault whilst the Car engine is running? OBD1 system. Or would it be purely a guessing game by the toyota trained people? Quote You can change the knock sensors and wire harness without removing the intake manifold. Remove the EGR valve, PCV hose and you can get you hand into the V area of the block. A 27mm socket and small rachet with a flex head and the job is done. Unquote PS Car is running on 98RON when incident happens. New Petrol filter installed,

My new quote was 25% higher but when I said I'm unlikely to be doing 8k mile during the year it went back to its previous figure. Adrian Flux never picked up on the thread I started a month or so ago, and I get a bit pi**ed off having to delete their sticky every time I go on here. As not a Gold club member guess I'll just have to put up with it. Insurance companies are going to make Hay while the Sun Shines on Motor in the current situation to offset claims elsewhere.

Update on previous The plate added to rear sensors will fit as front sensors, but the plate is marginally thicker than an original part and so instead of using a Gasket my mechanic who will do the job next week use a smear of Flue Fire Seal which is OK to temp up to 1500c. Fortunately, I have some left over from the two Wood Burners (I don't burn wood) that I re-roped around the doors last year. It won't be on the thread of the Sensor. It will be interesting to examine the old sensors to find out if they are faulty or have been chafed. 27 years - is a lot of work for a part to suffer but no engine light ever appears when the Car stutters at speed. Might replace the rears also. Makes sense. Can't test of course until who knows when?