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Just changed the Aeros as you reminded me that a new set have been in my boot for twelve months and MOT end of this month. For the drivers side you will have a problem with Aeros because the Wiper is a double arm. The clip that normally hides everything has to be hacked about bit to fit. The one I have just fitted was not for for a Lexus I think (hadn't noticed box had been re-sellotaped) Anyway fitted but this one had a cover which ran from end to end and so I had to cut away one side twhere the second arm attaches. Sounds worse than it is but fiddly job. ps Rocking pivot supplied with Aeros

Can you not use a sucker to pull out the dent? May not be perfect if rippled but worth a try. You can get Saucer size!

My originals (?) which I still carry in the Car are 21inch drivers side and and 16 inch Passenger. However I have Aero blades on at the moment which are 22 inch and 16 inch end to end. Cost £6 or thereabouts on t'bay. The Aeros for the drivers side needed a bit of tweeking to make it fit whereas the "original" Mortocraft or Valeo has a rocking pivot. I think the Aero on the passenger side fitted without any fuss.

I changed mine a while back for Brisk and changed the Leads at the same time. Not sure that the leads were a good buy as one snapped easily when putting the cover over the RHS. Had to re-use previous Lead. I did notice a slight brown staining on perhaps two plugs around where the Ceramic part touches the steel thread piece. Moisture /condensation can sometimes gain access to plugs,(shorting?) so I was told. They were the plugs nearest to the Bulkhead. Otherwise the plugs were probably original and looked in good shape as regards burn.

The seller prides himself on that!

Not seen this before http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEXUS-LS400-REMOTE-TURBO-BUILD-PROJECT-VIP-DRIFT-/122020661386?hash=item1c68ff888a:g:Q9QAAOSwmtJXZu4L

Yup through the UKW button - Sony MP3 player sits in the Cup holder with either fiver T/M plugged into top and into USB connector in Ashtray. Or via Sony T/M which plugs into an extension from Ash tray and sits between driver seat and Tunnel.

I bet George and Stella don't get treated to a ride in your LS460 ?

I read this thread and thought thats not the way I used to understand the procedure. Checked in my old "AA Book of the Car" and comment says "press the Brake pedal to the Floor and let it return". Pretty certain thats what I did many many Moons ago if I had to bleed brakes. Did once have to replace a Master cylinder on my Austin Ambassador (wedge shaped very comfortable Car) which failed whilst driving it, fortunately with no incident occuring as handbrake still operational. Will bear your advice in mind should I ever want to get my hands dirty again - (unlikely!!)

Some Guys have all the luck, - as the song goes!

If I wanted another car (and I was almost tempted for some inexplicable reason) then I would have definately bid on this Car which did not meet its reserve. Frankly, its peanuts to pay for a Car of such quality. Over 60 photos, so you may want to consider it and contact the seller? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lexus-LS400-V8-MK4-Automatic-Long-MOT-Service-History-Excellent-Condition-/322123058091

The guys sent me exactly the same panel as I queried as being a badly designed pattern. So, I've had to run with it and made a few changes and stuck it in place. On reflection perhaps I should have cut away more of the area around the CD, Tape etc buttons and also the Radio buttons as there is a bit of sticking. I was hoping not to have to cut away too much but pehaps if I'd cut out a lot and exposed the descriptions it would have been guaranteed not to cause any sticking problems. Where I've added a cut out bit here and there I've used matt black paint to blend /hide the cuts. The round buttons freely turn after the far left (which had been cut smaller) was made larger.

Its the biggest difficulty the Air con. If it isn't working then many will no doubt gas it so it lasts about a month, which gives the impression all is well and they then can say "Air con Ice Cold". You pays yur money you takes yur chance.

To give it its full title - Sandstone Beige Metallic - (K49) Just DVLA call it Beige.

I think they were both aftermarket Steve but the smaller had a Mercedes Boss and was blue and black leather when I bought it. Sprayed part of the leather Smoke Silver to match car colour. Both bought on the bay for under £50 each from memory. Just need a Lexus Logo to match the imprint on my Air Bag.

Oooops sorry copied over the image link for the purchased wheel by mistake - will find shortly and show. http://www.ebay.com/itm/191882429007

Steve - SH20 Wheel looks Great - but you've gone and made me spend again!! If I hadn't seen your thread when I got back home, I'd probably not have looked again on US bay where I saw the other day a LS430 wheel up for grabs that I would draw to someones attention. Well I bought the below which looks to be a bargain. Works out at £154. (What you said Brian was inevitably going to happen!!) I've got a bit of a habit of changing steering wheels as you can see from the attached couple of old Mercs. Not going to attempt to change it myself as an eighteen inch breaker bar was needed for the Mercs. It'll join the list of things to be done -by someone else!

I've pm'd you.

Is it what Mercedes called Smoke Silver? Had a W126 and best colour imo. My Beige LS is almost as nice.

Why not let the kids wander over a six lane highway !

Hello Rudy, Its about sixty miles from me, but if nobody is closer then I may be able to help you out. What parts are we talking about - no Gearboxes, back axles I trust. Do they just not post items or is it because of your postcode? It would have to be some time after the Bank holiday. Regards Stuart

I had a quote from Saga and it was very competitive when seen against my recent quote with Insurers I've used for some years. However trying to get European Breakdown Cover on a car of its age was almost impossible which is why I negotiated a slightly better deal and stayed put The European and UK Breakdown Cover was restricted to this particular insurer I believe. No names, but if you want breakdown cover for Europe bear that in mind.

I've just had my first smile Malc and Brian! That lump of Galena in my shoe did the trick! New experience - had O/D set to Off.

On further reflection maybe owners should check the "PCV Valve" thread to understand my issues before buying.