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Malc 1 that's not far by very north of Scotland standards. Give them a phone tomorrow.

Steve 2006 and Tulpen at least you understand the remoteness 😁. Roads north of Inverness are a lot narrower with a couple of steep climbs and interesting corners. Inverness is 100 miles from me; takes 2 hours on a good day.

Hi has anyone had there cambelt and water pump changed recently. Looking for an approx price. I know it won't be cheap.

My local garage told they don't have the tool to lock the cams. Rest they are happy to do. Garage is best in area. Their default for parts is to use dealer parts. Have no complaints on standard of work. Did have a thought of using a Toyota dealer believing they have had training on the Toyota/Lexus V8 engine. A Toyota dealer is a lot closer, still a 2 hour drive though.

PS car is a LS430

Hi sorry if this is in wrong forum. I am looking for someone who can carry out work required in header title. I live in the very far north of Scotland and the only places that come up are the dealers in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Both of which are 6-8 hours driving time from where I live. Would like to have somewhere closer to me. Other wise it's going to be a 2-3 day event.

Up date on LS steering column motors are now working as steering wheel now tilts away from driver. Not sure why. What missed on viewing to buy is my exhaust is not as Lexus designed. I only have one quite large bore exhaust pipe from centre of car. Cambelt replacement is overdue by several thousand miles. Have put a post up in Engines forum about looking for someone capable of carrying out cambelt, water pump; radiator replacement and handbrake shoes/pads. Dash tells me parking brake pads low plus having two red lights lit. One is parking brake and other red triangle with i in the middle of it. Nearest place I can find is dealers in Edinburgh and Glasgow. 6-8 hours driving one way. Might have to take holiday to get down and back plus whatever time is nesscary for replacements. Ummm what looked a good deal is turning into "problem".

Hi sorry if this is in wrong forum. I am looking for someone who can carry out work required in header title. I live in the very far north of Scotland and the only places that come up are the dealers in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Both of which are 6-8 hours driving time from where I live. Would like to have somewhere closer to me. Other wise it's going to be a 2-3 day event.

Hi Malc thanks for the positive feedback. Radiator is on list to do when cambelt and water pump changed. As the cooling system is being drained makes perfect sense.

Mot runs out end July. Re is KJ04AED.

PS forgot to say it's on 18" as standard.

Just bought myself a 2004 LS430 for £1k. Not sure what spec level it is. It has height adjustable suspension; built in sun screens on rear side and back windows; heated seats front and back; rear seats have massage with tilt and slide functions; fridge behind rear centre arm rest; full set of new tyres Has issues the owner was up front about. Need front brake pads and handbrake cable (?). Saying handbrake cable as discs and pads are new on the back. Tracking needs doing along with cambelt. Far as I can tell everything works except the reach adjuster on steering wheel. Know I will need a few £1000 to sort above issues. Body work is straight no dings in a metallic grey/black. Inside is cream coloured. Biggest question is have I made a mistake in purchasing at this price and condition. Seller apperantly had lots of enquiries to buy but want to sell to someone local ? Seems honest and let me test drive on my own. Awaiting replies good bad or different.

Hi thanks for all the replies. Malc1 I have e not bought one yet as joining club needed to put a car in to progress.

Hi trying to find out how high the drivers seat is from ground on a LS 430. Reason is a bad back 7 slipped discs and 1 is torn. I am 6'4" tall. Obviously if car seat to low I struggle to get in and out of car. Thanks in advance for any information or advice given David