id1 Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 My 95 LS400 front passenger wheel well is being splattered with oil on the inside. I haven't had a chance to see where from it is coming: I noticed this at a rest stop during my weekend trip. I checked brake fluid reservoir and the level is OK. Any body ever experienced this kind of leaks. I appreciate if memebrs share their comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 sound like you cv joint boot has ripped and let the grease splatter all out if it is fresh tehn get a new boot now and save the extra money buying a whole axle before it gets worn quickly from dirt and rain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
id1 Posted July 21, 2003 Author Share Posted July 21, 2003 Thanks for the advice. Any idea how much the cost is... parts & labor. Is it something my local mechanic can do or do I need to take it to the dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMF Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 there are no CV joint in front wheels of the LS 400:) as to the rear ones, both of them (right and left ) are around 500$ each there are no boots in front because you havea rear wheel drive car, so check all the brake lines etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lextreme Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 It might be your power steering pump too. If you are looking for rebuilt rack and pinion. I have connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 LMAO i am an idiot i didn't even notice what forum or the start of the post saying the year and model oh well try and use a paper towel to see the colour of the fluid it might be the rack which should use tranny fluid (red) or you could have run over something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMF Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 it might not be as rad as u imagine if you didnt change it for a long time, just put it on ur finger and try to rub it in ur skin with another finger, this transmission fluid feels kinda different then the regular fluid :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
id1 Posted July 22, 2003 Author Share Posted July 22, 2003 I am taking it to a mechanic today and will come back with some news. Thanks for the advice folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
id1 Posted July 22, 2003 Author Share Posted July 22, 2003 I got it checked by a mechanic: he says the 'rack' is damaged and the steering fluid is leaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMF Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 there are a lot of parts over there, which one gives you a leak? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
id1 Posted July 23, 2003 Author Share Posted July 23, 2003 The guy said 'rack' needs to be replaced: 'the passenger side is all wet' is what he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMF Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 new rack is gonna cost you around 230-250 but there is no fluid inside the rack, i think your steering gear is leaking and this steering gear costs around 1200$ but! there is a steering gear seal kit provided by lexus and it costs only around 120$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
id1 Posted July 24, 2003 Author Share Posted July 24, 2003 Thanks VMF. I will talk to the mechanic and post the news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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