Jaystar77

Hi Gordon, just PM me your address and I'll fire it into the post. Hopefully you can make some use of it.

Hi Gordon, not sure if it's of any help but I've the remains of a RX350 passenger side headlamp here somewhere. Was in a smash a few years back and kept whatever looked useful. Headlamp was mangled but the innards looked fine. Not 100% sure on compatibility with RX400h but free to a good home if it digs you out of a hole.

Still have this so open to offers.

What year of RX? I bought a cheap set of non-genuine ones on ebay for my Gen2 and they have been fine. Really struggled on my Gen 1 though - ended up importing a used set from Japan as the carriers were unserviceable!

They are a nice coilover, the road surfaces locally are very poor and I was impressed by how forgiving the Flex's are. (I opted for a set on my Caldina a year or two back). Hope you can put them to good use!

That does sound odd. You could be dealing with a few different issues so I'd advise fixing what you can see wrong first (and then worry about the unknown stuff). The passenger side drain should be draining onto the ground which it isn't. That water has to be going somewhere and it's possibly inside the cabin. The fact you can't get the wire down the drain would indicate that there is a blockage so concentrate on clearing that. Would a thicker/stronger wire help clear the pipe do you think?

Another alternative is a spool of heavy soldering wire - I had to clear the front drains on my RX last year, getting the underfelt dried out properly took a lot of heat. Ended up lifting the carpet and propping it up then blasting it carefully with a heat gun (avoiding melting any plastics or setting myself on fire). Took a few attempts but got there eventually. The underfelt can hold a lot of water.

Correction, the mk3 Harrier looks a fair bit different at the front to the mk3 RX so possibly that isn't an option for those model years. I did fit a Harrier bodykit on my mk1, the front bumper was slightly different, so the lip sits a bit iffy, but you'd barely notice it. Earlier shapes must have been a lot closer component-wise, on the mk3 even the headlamps look totally different.

You might struggle to find something UK-based for the mk3. I could only find the optional silver front bar for my mk2 when I was looking for similar. If you can find an imported Toyota Harrier of the right year and spec it would be a potential donor car, but I ran out of patience on that front!

Looks like this is the closest thread I could find on the topic, fitted Toyota Harrier skirts and front lip to the olde sofa on wheels yesterday. Actually like it more than I thought I would!

Thanks for the reply Colin. Yes, I've already tried to go the exhaust specialist route and wanted to go back to a more standard affair. Probably points more towards the workmanship than anything but had nothing but exhaust leaks and sensor issues since so yearning for how things used to be. Spotted a Canadian listing on ebay for what I'm looking but shipping and taxes are going to sting: Complete Exhaust System Fits 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Lexus RX300 3.0L Fast Ship | eBay Was just checking in case I've missed a more obvious supplier in the UK.

Just say I'm looking a full exhaust system for an old 1MZFE, any pointers on where to source the whole heap new? I know Lexus themselves will be extortionate so guessing aftermarket pattern parts are the go-to but has anyone had good dealings with particular companies in the UK for stuff? Really don't want to let the old girl go but it's on the horizon.

Surplus to requirements, was removed due to the lacquer deciding to leave the chat. Current condition in pics: Pic when fitted: Rare to find these but needs a respray so priced accordingly at £80. Collection from BT221EP or can post at buyers expense. Thanks for any interest!

Owned one for years now, it's still used by my mum who adores it. A very relaxing drive, a lot more comfortable than most, proper armchair on wheels. Good load lugger, plenty of room with the seats down. Had to patch a sill last year, brake calipers can give jip and the exhaust rusted off it but pound for pound one of the best buys I've made. Thirsty big brute though but I can hardly talk 😄

Literally did this yesterday on my old RX300. I just drained the system, unbolted it, cleaned/dried everything, fresh silicone applied then bolted it back up. Left it overnight before filling the system again just to be safe but all seems good.