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  1. Farqui
    John@Britprius, thanks for verifying and your idea about the 30mm option(s) is brilliant [emoji106] Oh yeah, well spotted on the securing brackets - I hadn't really clocked them. Spacers at the top of the tower also means I won't need to wrestle with the coil springs #bonus
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    Get it sorted sooner rather than later especially as you don't have much pad left. Also don't rely on the dealer to sort out your reluctant brakes, it's highly unlikely that they will clean and relube the caliper sliders. Although your front calipers may well be fixed and not have sliders! As the pads are well worn, it could just be down to them and extended pistons. The seals should be eased back and the pistons worked with a little lube. How do the disks look, scored at all? Do you have any reputable indi's nearby? Otherwise get your handy pal to assist, it's not a tricky job. Good luck and let us know how you get on.
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    After a while I've found that Gummi Pflegde stuff seems to send the door seals white. Has anyone tried silicone spray or something similar? Which reminds me, I need to remove my tin of mints as that's the only thing that rattles now!
  4. Farqui
    The rear suspension towers are the same between the GS and the Mark X, part# 48750-30150. So the rear shock tower bolt patterns are the same between models and the spacer linked in the previous post should fit. What's the import duty on parts like from Russia? Can't say I've ever bought anything from there, yet... Ordering new springs and isolaters from Amayama Japan with the cheapest postage (30-60 days) is around £180 + duty + UK postage charge. The spacers seem like a bodge but new springs may be no different so I'm tempted to try spacers, they're also cheaper.
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    ^ same here. I'll have to step up 'negotiations' with the boss lady.
  6. Farqui
    Apparently Toyota Crown/Mark X strut spacers should fit http://stores.ebay.co.uk/tema4x4/?_dmd=1&_nkw=TOY-15-031 I hadn't considered the comparable Toyota models in my searches. These are top mounted and come with longer studs, which will mean 'tweaking' the lower fixing brackets. I'd still prefer a spacer on the upper spring isolator but finding one off the shelf that fits, is proving tricky.
  7. Farqui
    Fantastic info pal, thank you. Handy that you had a spare lying around [emoji106] As you say, there are a couple of options. I'll digest it and then see what I can come up with.
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    Impressive [emoji106]
  9. Farqui
    Hmmm, rear springs are much cheaper at 99euro's each from Toyodiy and £63 each from Amayama. Has anyone used these before? Or have any other suppliers? I recently imported via JP-CarParts and found the Fedex UK charge quite large, was still cheaper than buying in blightly mind you. Part# 48231-30B11
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    @royoftherovers, really John? - hmmm, you're right it's not that obvious (the address is middle of the front page but overlaying the image). Full details at the bottom of the page tho. Maybe I found his address on his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/lextekautos/ He's very nearby the M1/A57 junction; Unit 11, Old Waleswood Colliery, Mansfield Road, Sheffield
  11. Farqui
    I'd also recommend Dave @ http://www.lex-tekautos.com/ if you need any work doing. He's a former Lexus tech and 'knows his onions'. Oh and he liked the subtle burble of my Tony Bank exhaust too
  12. Farqui
    This morning Dave at Lex Tek Autos fitted my MTEC coated brake disks and Mintex pads (they were on offer) all round and after just a few stops they feel good The anchors worked before but didn't have any real bite. These already feel more purposeful, they'll continue to improve once the coating has worn off. I had intended to refresh the brakes myself but bottled it once I read the hybrid bleed procedure, but Dave sorted them easily. So we're now all set for a break in Belgium at the end of the month Whilst there he looked over the car and can't see any issues with the low rear suspension, springs or seats. He suggests replacing the springs even tho he agrees that they look fine. But I'm reluctant to spend £500 on springs only to find nothing has changed. So I may well pursue getting some spring spacers made up, @Britprius do you by any chance have the measurements of the OEM spring top seat?
  13. Farqui
    At the front of the roof trim I found the leading edge could easily move up/down on both sides, which causes movement against the windscreen and against the cowl seal. In the circled area (both sides) I've temporarily wedged some rubber under the wings to prevent the trims moving. Whilst out at the weekend an odd creak we couldn't track down now appears to have stopped, so has anyone else found this trim can contribute to cabin creaks? Should this trim move? - maybe i have some broken clips up front too but it's tricky to see.
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    Last week I found a good position for the oil/air separator and hooked up new vacuum hoses only to find they collapsed under idle. So back to the drawing board there #sigh On a brighter note I took a look at the roof trim that's been loose on the OSR and found the last 3 clips are broken; So I popped a dab of TigerSeal in each clip, another at the end of the trim for good measure and it's nicely seated now.
  15. Farqui
    That'd be a neat trick John. Oooh I like taking stuff apart... Still surfing for details but found a few useful images showing mounting of the overall unit; http://www.usedautopartsyouneed.com/lexus-used-parts/lexus-gs300-ls430-switches-84010-30200-624.html How the switch panel clips onto the housing; https://www.ebay.com/itm/06-08-LEXUS-GS300-GS350-GS430-GS450h-GS460-MASTER-SWITCH-CONTROL-PANEL-OEM/222969384015 Part numbers; https://lexus.7zap.com/en/eu/lexus+gs/334510/gws191r-bexqhw/4/5501/551630f/#55459D
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    Oh no, what a sight. Gutted for you. I hope nobody was injured.
  17. Farqui
    Crumbs the Crown has been around for a loooong time,at Mk15 now! It didn't get a mention here but is one of the older running production models; https://www.autocar.co.uk/slideshow/ranked-world’s-longest-living-cars#31 Also; http://info.viamichelin.com/test-drive/10-longest-surviving-cars-all-time
  18. Farqui
    I think you should add the URL as a Link (chain symbol in your browser) https://usedcars.lexus.co.uk/en/used-lexus/Lexus/IS-F/50-s4bmmqu
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    Ha, I see what you mean. The colourful, animated versions are still visible for me if I scroll down...
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    Does this help? I took a punt on your model/year; https://lexus.7zap.com/en/eu/lexus+ls/431230/ucf30r-aeagkw/4/8718/874332d/ Check the engine bay section too as that look like where this mid/rear section hooks up. Good luck.
  21. Farqui
    The French breath test requirement has been dropped from prosecution for quite a while now, although it's still the law #duh I agree with you on bulbs but the French still require replacements to be carried. Modern cars have pretty grim procedures to change some bulbs, so it's crazy to carry spares for on-the-spot repairs. https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/travel/country/france/
  22. Farqui
    Phew, no TPMS leaks is a result. Yes, try a few spirited brake sessions and try to apply the brakes hard at least once per drive. Brakes don't appreciate gentle braking mostly on the electric motors.
  23. Farqui
    Had time to tinker this evening so started by fitting a new PCV valve. The old one is still working but it's a cheap swap and good practice to allow the engine to breathe. It's tucked away and quite awkward to get a spanner/socket on. The hose leading to the inlet was a little damp. I then fitted an air/oil separator with custom bracket, ran the hoses only to find the engine cover comes down much further than I thought. Doh! A mk2 bracket can wait for another day, so I reverted back to the OEM hose. Wanting to end on a high, I removed the slam panel cover and all 6 bolts (yes 6!) securing the bonnet catch. The last/central bolt is hidden under a plastic cover which then allows you to lift the latch mechanism a few mm. Nipping up all the bolts the bonnet now closes and latches really easily Previously it needed a really good slam, soooooo un-Lexus like!
  24. Farqui
    It's the highest mileage GS450H on Autotrader at the moment. One of two over 150k.
  25. Farqui
    Just above OEM, as I mentioned earlier 😉 OEM was too quiet in my opinion and 'F'elt weird.
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