runsgrateasanut
-
Posts
1,873 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
4
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Events
Store
Gallery
Tutorials
Lexus Owners Club
Gold Membership Discounts
Lexus Owners Club Video
News & Articles
Everything posted by runsgrateasanut
-
I'm using "Stop-it" which I've no idea how old it is as I got an unopened bottle for a £1 at a yard sale. Its Stop leak and Conditioner for Power Steering. A straw coloured liquid. Having replaced the washer below the reservoir tank )which is a bind to get too, believe me! and it still seemed to leak a small amount I've just topped up with this stuff. I'm lost very little after the last 1600 mile drive, but I can't say its stopped it altogether so will keep adding. Whats to lose if the P/Steering unit needs replacing or servicing which is going to be costly. I used some of the Lucas stuff (maybe a cupful) in my last Merc Gearbox after the radiator connection to the pipe rusted off, outside the Rad I was relieved to find. It was the same colour as the ATF fluid. Didn't notice any problems but always tricky getting the level right. -
I did a little experiment recently having similar Beige seats the drivers side having Crackiere. I tried it on a seperate piece of similar leather to see if the idea was any good. Not yet tried it on the car I hasten to add. I used 50/50 PVA / Water diluted, and an artists brush to the cracks to firm up the backing. Wiping off any surplus. It left no trace of white colour and seemed to leave a good surface for possible colour addition with flexible paint. I did it primarily to stop the crackiere getting worse.
-
DOH !
-
That timing belt may be overdue for replacement. I think six years is the period or mileage. I'd be tempted to leave alone as it is a costly job. If the belt does go, then get another Car might be best option. The belt taken off my Car looked in very good condition but I had no history with the Car so don't know if it was original or changed briefly before I bought it.
-
I've bought from these people in the past and never had a Tyre date I wasn't satisfied with. I have them delivered and then arrange fitting at a local Tyre / Exhaust fitter. I have standard size wheels for the Car. https://www.camskill.co.uk/
-
Good thinking that Man !
-
Steve, Did you get new Top and Bottom Insulators with the Springs or were the originals still in good shape? Been looking for these Animals and can't find any. Possibly cost as much as the Springs if i do?
-
Is the later Car a V6 and not a stright six?
-
That a lovely looking Car and to my eyes very modern in its design (well I'm not keen on the latest Grilles on Lexus). Very envious. Someone said to have a Sunroof would be the icing, but head room i suspect is even lower than an LS400. I have to have an anti-static bag velcro'd to the headliner to stop my little amount of hair rising and creating a spark when I get out of the Car to fill with Petrol. Sunroofs or Moonroofs get very little use in the UK I would think? I rarely open mine and as a Car gets older the drains start to break up, etc, etc. Also, good they ditched those seperated lights on the boot which personally I thought as weird. But Beauty as they say...
-
This older one should have appealed to you Colour wise Phil. Pricey and I've not looked at the MOT history. Are they not a bit thirsty in comparison to the LS range? My prevoious S320 straight six was far more thirsty than the two 5litre V8's I owned as I recall. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lexus-GS-300-3-0-auto-SE/323003009416?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D49129%26meid%3D651c8f68875d4d1a82bffdec2db7912f%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D122802054605&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1
-
It does seem to be becoming a habit drawing attention to Cars for sale. I don't recall it happening on a daily basis when I first joined. Makes me wonder if members are actually satisfied with their vehicles or want for change? Personally I seem to keep looking at C and S class Mercs even though I know that other than seating comfort (not made for small Jap bums) and Cabin head height, the period I'm looking at has the dreaded Rad, Air suspension and Rust issues. Then I come to my senses though this car has cost me a packet and still has issues. Leaking p/s , Caps when weather improves. Rusty drivers side wing - too expensive to get a new replacement so will be a bodge with filler, which probably won't make me happy. Better the devil so hey ho!
-
Does that model not have the same issue of rusting flanges which may require attention and could be a time to replace more of the system?
-
Liked - but then I remembered http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-153387
-
How noticeable is it when the Car slips into Overdrive, presumeably by the time you reach that speed? Is it smooth or jerky?. I've not gone up to that speed as I think I have a fault with overdrive which may have something to do with the Capacitors. Just too humid to take out the box in this weather as I don't have a garage I can get the Car into. Well thats my excuse though I've set out a workbench for the job. Four different soldering irons, wipes, cue tips, Isopropyl, bicarb, flux sticks etc.. Its the only noticeable issue I have with the Cars running, so I'm unable to have the occasional "lad" moment on those lovely French roads between Orleon and Limoges at 2.00am in the Morning, when I'd quite like to give it some Welly.
-
Lexus parts charged me £600 for the cambelt, tensioner/s, waterpump and new bolt two + years ago. Whats more they said they didn't sell a Gasket kit with it. I wouldn't make the same mistake again.
-
Did any Members oblige?
-
Beats me why trying to sell a Car you'd leave those disgusting Car mats in the Car when taking the photos! Fastidious owners do this?
-
The AA badge an unnecessary appendage - surely? - and detracts from the beauty of the front of the Car. The number plate prevents viewing the history as not recognised by DVLA One of similar colour on ebay the seller in Ipswich a couple of years ago with about fifty photo's failed to reach £2k and withdrawn.
-
It was reported on the television the other night that people look at their Mobile phones more than 150 times a day. Must be more than the number of times per day members look at this Lexus site !
-
What I like about my Mk2 (1993) is the crease in the styling and the low Fog lamps which can be turned on with just the sidelights. I had a Supra Mk 3 which had similar and around that time (or maybe somewhat earlier) it was cool to look a bit like Nightrider ! Bit old for "cool" posturing now, but they are there if I want.
-
Thats because older Cars had just one system at the rear being brake shoes which worked by either the foot pedal or the handbrake. Having a Disc and a Drum at the rear is OK if you use it regularly to park and don't leave it "on" mwhen you drive off becuase as someone said they are very thin linings.
-
I think that may be because the Celsior doesn't have indicator lights on the wing? So, not essential to the '93 Car and if I recall the indicators being a two part set, which lock together, it probably makes a strip light impossible without cutting into the lock sections.
-
It was inappropriate to mention a comment made to me and I've reported the thread and asked for it to be removed. I apologise if it has caused you offence.
We live in a world where if the "ethical" Co-op can adopt as its figurehead a Chef renouned for his offensive language, where does the barrier lie?
Stuart
-
-
Thanks Chris. I don't condone the word he used but as it wasn't to a person but an object then I mentioned it only because the previous owner of the Suzuki bought it for his Son who said "no way would he been seen in it". Thats young adults. When I was a youth I was happy to drive my mothers Standard Super Ten which was not the most desirable of Cars but it went like a rocket. I think the youth of today ignore PC and if I'm honest I think that freedom of Speech has been lost through so many "causes". Bad language is now endemic in the young and hopefully without wishing to give further offence I cannot understand the trend to body paint and piercings. Better get off my Soap box, but before I go, with the exception of the comment on the Lady Di event, I agree whole heartedly with the late George Macdonald Fraser. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3655560/Betrayal-Britain-years-ago-GEORGE-MacDONALD-FRASER-penned-savage-attack-EU-pygmy-politicians-Unashamedly-patriotic-blisteringly-provocative-prescient-Just-prescient-decide.html
Regards
Stuart (who is your elder by five months)
-
-
Personally, I've never seen a rear Window lit up like that. Lexus (and W140's) had a bit of a reputation at one time as being favoured by certain "undesirable" members of the community. I wouldn't want to try going through Customs with such a bold statement. The unusual always attracts attention. Bit like Blackened out Windows. but maybe I'm wrong?
-
Very nice - that rear widnow at night would I imagine attract the attention of the fuzz down here in essex. I've been searching for orange strip LED's to replace the front indicator lights as I only have a single forward facing bulb and could route to the side. Don't know if it can be done or anything out there?
