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Phew All sorted. There's was a connector that he'd forgotten to put back on. Thanks

Hello okay so in a previous thread I asked if the rocker seal labour cost of £100 is okay. Was reassured by members on that. However, I just got the car back after the mechanic changed the rocker seal and spark plug gaskets and now the Check VSC and Engine lights are on! Whats going on do you recon. He said is bringing up p1656 code. One headache after another! Please help.

Damn!! A new problem. Just got the car back from the mechanic and now the bloody Check VSC light is on! Whats going on?

you're right. They do cost around £30 from dealer. However, they wanted £30 for the 8 spark plug gaskets. riiiippp ooffff So I though id pay £45 for a decent pair including the spark plug gaskets

thanks guys.

Hello, Lots of engine oil on my drive so took it to the mechanic and was told it looks like the rocker seal gaskets (or what ever thy're called) are shot. Probably both sides. Got a set off ebay for £45. Local mechanic says he'll charge £80-£100 for labour. I'd like to ask if members think the labour charge for this job is okay. Dont want to be ripped off Thanks

Good to know it won't effect my daily driving. But if there's a fix or a bypass then I'll definitely try it. But if I get my mechanic to do the job then what does it exactly involve.? Any tutorials around?

Hello LS430 (2003. - 190k mileage) Engine light is on. OBD2 reader states code P1651. My search bought it up as P1651 VSV for ACIS Circuit Malfunction. What's the fix for this? Also is it safe to drive and will it effect my day to day driving? Thanks

I going to do some further research on this. Strange that some of our Ls430s are exempt and some aren't. Regarding your tax, It's interesting to learn that your celsior costs £265 to tax. I wonder why my 2003 LS costs me £345 in annual tax? It's really strange.

Well that explains it. I think I'll try and apply for exemption. See what happens.

Hi How is it possible that a 2004 LS430 is ULEZ exempt? I'm sure it ain't Euro 4 standard. I've just seen it listed on ebay and I've checked the ULEZ website using the reg and it is for sure ULEZ exempt.

Just drove home and now there's no engine light on. It's got a mind of its own

Damn, I think I've done around 1k miles like this. I hope it hasn't damaged anything

Hello Recently serviced the LS430 changed the engine oil and oil filter only. I noticed that the mechanic added too much engine oil which was slightly above the second notch on the dip stick. Is this a problem? This morning the engine light comes on. Do you recon its related to the level of engine oil? Should I ask the mechanic to drain some of it? Btw the car is in LPG and has had no issues previously save for the wheel hub. Thanks

So do you recon the steering wheel shakes due to bad tracking?

So the rumble might be the bearing but guys any idea as to why the steering wheel shakes when I brake at around 70mph+ Also I've got uneven wear on the drivers side tyre. Might be a clue to something I have no idea of. As I've changed my disks and pads recently, somebody told me that it might be lower ball joints or the inner steering rack rod ends. Any ideas?

That's fantastic. Many many thanks for this.

Thanks for this. I think I'll look on ebay also before sending the seller the dosh.

I've managed to source an original one off a low mile LS for £30 delivered. I think that's a good price.

Many thanks for that. I'll be looking in to this.

Perhaps it is a bearing. But how likely is it that after replacing one side the other places up a month or two later. Also doesn't a bearing noise occur even when driving straight. Mine only does it when turning. Thanks

Hello Mine is a 2003 LS430 with 190k on the clock. So when I was returning home from long motorway trip, suddenly the car starts making a rumbling sound every time I turn right at around 70mph and above. But it's great in a straight line and when turning left. Around 4 months ago I had both the front brakes and disks replaced and the front left (or was it the right) wheel bearing replaced. In addition, the steering wheel shakes/vibrates when I brake at 70+mph. What do members think is wrong with it? Many thanks

Hi The idle rpm is normal and where it always was during my year of ownership. Thanks

Hello I've got a 2003 LS430 with 188k on it. LPG converted. The latest issue is that it suddenly stalls. I think it's getting worse because it stalls every other day. I'll stop and the traffic lights or to give way and suddenly the car is off. I was always under the assumption that automatics don't stall. What do you think is up with it.?

Car: 2003 LS430 Hello So, at some speed and when turning there was some grinding noise from the front drivers side . So I changed the wheel hub and the noise mostly disappeared. Now the grinding is back again.! And I'm sure it's from the place. What can be causing this? Perhaps the replacement hub was knackered (as it was original second hand). Or may be something else? Also when I reverse out of my drive I can hear a knocking sound which is most likely coming from the same place as the grinding noise. Not sure if this is related in anyway. Any help will be much appreciated. Thanks