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sainikai

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    '93 LS400

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  1. WISHING YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!
  2. Help for DIY.. 1), 5), 6), 7) I think I will be able to do it. Any suggestions for 2), 3), 4)?
  3. Hi Guys, I need your help/suggestions please. On the update about that sparking noise or hesitation, my wife bring to Lex Dealer for diagnosis and below are the things that needs to be done: :( 1) Sparking noise/hesitation is due to bad spark plug wires. He said atleast 3 of them are bad. Last month, I put new iridium sparkplugs, Bosch wireset, distributor rotor and caps. I got the wires from Autozone. Should I be okay for replacment under warranty? (Parts and labor $250) 2) Front lower ball joints on each side needs to be replace (total part and labor $420) 3) P.S. Valve needs to be replace because it is leaking. (total parts and labor $875) 4) Coolant heater valve needs to be replaced. I don't know where it is located (total parts and labor $165) 5) Anteena Mask (total parts and labor $110) (No worry) 6) GoodYear Tires ($575) (No worry) 7) 4 wheel alignment ($100)
  4. Do you feel any difference in vehicle performance using Amsoil oil and filter? I'm new to DIY guy and 'm in the process of trying different oils and filters.
  5. I had the similar problem BUT with my previous camry. The problem was, there was some white chemical coating formed on one of the battery terminal. Cleaned it properly and the problem went away.
  6. Lexls, Do you have any plans to add replacing struts in your tutorial in the near future? Mine are showing some indication for replacement.
  7. 92Lex, My bet! BTW, I like the picture you have.
  8. Hi Denny, Haven't talked with you in a while. Yea, I got big size washers to cover the torn holes but the problem is, I cannot align the hole to the upper frame because of front lil pushed in. I have to find some other alternate to fix the cover. I was looking for the sparking noise in the evening and I touched one of the plug wire on left just for inspection and I got a shock ;) I did not understand about the carb cleaner spray (is it the one to mix with the fuel?), how do you use it? :)
  9. There is a POSSIBILITY of O2 malfanctioning because Yudelia metioned engine sounds and runs perfectly. For older cars mostly the check engine light are related to air/fuel ratio IF the engine sounds and runs perfectly. I had the same experience. :)
  10. I haven't checked those yet. I'll. There is sparking noise (intermettintly) coming from right side distributor rotor compartment which is occuring during the same time the car hesitates. The mechanic said he checked the spaking sequence, wiring etc. I just can't figure it out
  11. Sounds like O2 sensor but to be sure get the fault code from dealer or autozone.
  12. My wife was making a left turn from the driveway to 2 right lane road. One lane traffic was stopped allowing my wife to turn left but she didn't see car coming through other lane and hit the side of other car with front of Lexus. No major damage was done. I cut the piece of fan shroud which was touching to the cooling fan. I removed the plastic engine bottom cover and will put new once I find cheap part. Also, there is something strange happening with the car as I mentioned in my earlier post about misfiring or overfiring. After driving on highway and coming to stop sign, car was hesitating (it seemed like spark overfiring or something). The car is not idling smothly. I went to mechanic for checkup but he couldn't find anything wrong. He checked the firing sequence and wiring and everything is fine according to him. BUT, I know there is something happening and I can't figure it out. Appreciate any help.
  13. My wife got in an accident today with my Lexus.:cries: There was no major visible physical damage done to the car. :) Front has been bent inwards a bit. Cooling fan shroud has been broken and was touching to the fan. I think I'll cut the broken piece instead of putting new shroud. Engine bottom cover is broken (4 out of 11 nuts and bolts broken). I asked the dealer for engine bottom cover and he said $225. I think it is expensive to buy from the dealer. If anyone has any suggestions, appreciate it. Also, at very low speed or rpm, the car hesitates or seems like mis firing or something. I put new plugs, rotors, caps, and wiring last month only. Is it possible that any of these components may have been affected in accident? OR what could be the cause?:cries:
  14. I had the same problem until this summer when someone suggested to change transmission fluid and refill from pan. I did if the first time and it went away although I changed fluid 3 times after that (Didn't want to go for fluid flush). -sainikai
  15. The above mentioned basic maintenance tips and links will keep you away from major expenses. For me, LexLs tutorial helped a lot. Also, check your brake pads and rotors. This is the best helpful website I have ever known :whistles:
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