Furnrep101 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I own a 03 GS300, has apprx. 108k miles at this point. Haven't had too many issues up until now. All of a sudden I noticed there was smoke rolling out from under my hood whenever I stopped at a light. Came to the conclusion that I have a rear main seal leak. Does anyone know if they make a Speedy sleeve for this year of Lexus? If so, is this a job that can be done in a weekend (replacing the seal and adding the speedy sleeve)? Thanks for you help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furnrep101 Posted October 10, 2007 Author Share Posted October 10, 2007 found a site that shows how to replace a LS400 rear main seal.. http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/transmission/removal.html Would this be the same process on the GS300? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogerm Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Before I purchased a used 1999 RX300 from a Buick dealer; I had a Lexus Dealer do a Used Car Checkout. They found a Leaky Main Seal.... and estimated it would cost $ 1400 ; since engine and trans had to be dropped. Much Labor. The Buick dealer said that they would honor the diagnosis and did the work, saying that the price was reasonable, but they could do it with their own mechanics. Hope this helps...and lets you make the shop vs DIY decision.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furnrep101 Posted October 11, 2007 Author Share Posted October 11, 2007 Called around and got quotes of $700 and up. They say it's a 7hr job... Called on the part and it's $19.95.. let's see... What am I doing Sat.. The problem is no lift, Just Jack stands. Wish me luck!! Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenore Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 You might try this first, I have read on this site or the other one that they have had success with this stuff http://www.auto-rx.com/pages/sealleak.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furnrep101 Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 Here's some images I took as I was thinking... What the *&%% am I doing this for.... Well long story short it all fit together like it should and only have a couple extra peices.... Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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