Drive Shaft And Engine Question

[kannanp@bigfoot.com]

I also found that my driveshaft wears out in 30k+ miles. What can I do? My mechanic replaced with re-manufactured driveshaft. Where and what Toyota part can I replace with for 1993 Dec. mfc. Lexus ES300.

1993 Lexus ES300 engine is leaking oil (in and around gasket area) into the exhaust and it smells bad when that happens. It has 170000 miles. What is the best solution? Replace gasket or wait till engine goes bad and replace or remanufacture engine?!

Thx.

[SKperformance]

all depnds which gasket

but it is never a good idea to leave thing till it gets worse it always ends up costing more

you had a drive shaft replaced 30 k ago

how long ago was that

and did you get an alignment

also what was wrong the last time the boot cracked or just clicking

it sounds like the problem is a misaligned wheel and possibly an engine mount

which cause the cv to be stressed

[JPI]

They are not your drive shaft. They call CV boots. About the valve cover gaskets you need to replace them. They are not that expensive but the labor. While you there I would rec replacing cam seals also. Lexus dealer would charge around 6-7hr of labor. That stranlate into $500 of labor. Do not replace your engine!!!

JPI