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  1. iwonder
    Alot depends on how much engine movement there is.
  2. iwonder
    Sounds like air in the system causing sensor to vary. Check your radiator for a crack.
  3. iwonder
    Don't use air con until it's fixed and you will be fine
  4. iwonder
    The hybrid system already check itself for shorts. When the compressor fails due to incorrect oil, the hybrid system shuts down and you cantt even start the car unless you disconnect the compressor.
  5. iwonder
    It doesn't need replacing, just needs a thorough drain. A recovery will only draw 5-15g of oil. I would get them to remove condensor and compressor to drain and refill with correct oil. Regas and add oil that was taken out during recovery.
  6. iwonder
    New Catlock as mentioned above
  7. iwonder
    I have just listed diff oil in the classified if anyone needs any. I no longer have an IS250
  8. iwonder
    There is a new version that is supposed to reduce the vibration. I couldn't wait so ended up straight piping my RX
  9. iwonder
    The battery is more likely to die from water ingress before it fails on its own. Inverter and hybrid battery are easy to replace. Its not the end of the world in one fails as once replaced it will probably go for another 10+ years.
  10. iwonder
    You can top up with r134a gas. Just make sure there is no oil included in the top up bottle.
  11. iwonder
    Genuine is tried and tested so nothing wrong with them. Its the calipers that need the most attention when doing discs and pads otherwise it won't be long till you need another set of brakes.
  12. iwonder
    Genuine brakes are about £140 and aftermarket £100. Labour will be dependant on hourly rate so expect to pay approx £160-200 at a garage.
  13. iwonder
    Just to add worn lower arms can throw out castor which will affect return to center steering and can cause a pull
  14. iwonder
    Mileage isn't the main issue for suspension wear. It's the area its driven that matters. My car was mostly motorway miles throughout its life and suspension bushes were perished. Since i've had had it mostly town driven, ive managed to tear both bushes. Bumps everywhere around my area and I take them had higher speeds than I would if I had a firmer riding car. The same can happen to trailing arms. £60 arms with a cheap bush wont last in the same circumstances as a genuine setup. I have fitted lemforder lower arms in the past which were starting to crack 12 months on.
  15. iwonder
    It will pass the MOT without the center cat. Don't forget the RX has a cat in each manifold which is monitored so no EML. As mentioned above hybrids don't apply for the emissions testing therefore doesn't apply for the inspections related to that, which is checking the cat is fitted. Straight pipe or add in a silencer.
  16. iwonder
    Blank of the pressure sensors, go for a long run and activate the regen.
  17. iwonder
    It's worthwhile replacing the fluid in the gearbox. Lexus advise every 60k for heavy use applications. If you remove the sump pan and strainer it will drain most of the oil.
  18. iwonder
    I haven't read every post but have you check your reservoir for hairline cracks? Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk
  19. iwonder
    Are both wheels jacked up when yo checked ARB? and if steering lock is on, you will get that noise.
  20. iwonder
    Your use doesn't match the needs of the IS220D to give it half a chance of being reliable. If anything, it will just make the common problems occur faster. I agree with those that say get petrol. The savings on repairs will more than make up for the insurance diffrence.
  21. iwonder
    They are only recommended for replacement at 60k for severe conditions (taxi usage, stop start/short distance) but I personally would do it at 60k regardless as all oil deteriorates.
  22. iwonder
    The photo was just an example and they are lexus OE, all shims I have binned have been due to corrosion and falling apart, they are all genuine shims. Most of the lexus range use the 2 piece shims (Inner is typically coated and rusts, outer is usually the stainless shim)
  23. iwonder
    Unfortunately they do corrode if they are coated (black shims usually). Stainless ones do not obviously.
  24. iwonder
    If you are replacing the ARB drop link, use locking pliers to stop it rotating and undo the nut. Helps if you clean the threads with a wire brush and soak the nut in a rust penetrant. Loosen a few turns and tighten back one. This is how I do pretty much all drop links unless is has a flat for a spanner.
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    Front or rear? good price as I remember buying shims for double that. "To use these anti-squeal shim kits - cut with scissors to shape required and apply these shims to the reverse side (painted side) of the brake pads to prevent brake noise. The fibre must cover all areas contacted by the hydraulic pistons or the caliper supports." I just cut the pads in the shape of the original shims and the stick to the back of the pads. Only apply 1 pad per brake pad, if you apply more than 1 your brake pedal will hit the floor when you brake with little resistance.
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