BigBuggie Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Hello guys, I came across this ebay listing for a 96 LS with 125k on it. Apparently there is a slight tapping sound. The car is low bid right now. What do you think? Heres the description: "1996 Lexus LS 400 - 1 Owner - 125971 Miles - Sunroof - CD Changer The interior is like new - the body is excellent except for some barely visable scratches on the bumpers. The old lady who donated this vehicle has been driving it for about a year with a noise coming from the engine area. It is a subtle, but audible tapping sound. One mechanic said a collapsed lifter, the other said it's coming from the flywheel area. The collapsed lifter sounds resonable since the noise is sometimes intermittent along with a slight miss at idle. Most times it runs smooth and quiet at idle. At higher RPM's the noise goes away and the motor runs strong." Thanks, Pete BTW- current bid is at $2900 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBuggie Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 Guys, I was looking to make a bid on this rig. Bidding ends in 6 hrs. Thanks, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarman4 Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Well, $2900 seems like a decent deal..... I would look into the price of a good 1UZFE engine on ebay as well (I think you can get them from $800-$3000 .... Anyways, that becomes your worst case scenario is car price plus new engine price.... Like I said, that would be the worst thing you'd need to do... I cannot diagnose anything based on what they say there, but I am sure it will not be near as bad as the cost of a new Engine, all depending on YOUR mechanical ability of course... anyways, I am sure it will not require anything that drastic, so thats my thoughts on the situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBuggie Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 Thanks bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90LS400Lexus Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Well, I have seen alot of LS400s with the lifter tapping noise with no ill effects. My 1990 LS400 had a lifter tapping noise and I put 30K miles on it like that and never had an issue... never used or leaked any oil. Now if that noise was at the flywheel, I would be more concerned, but I cannot imagine what would tap down there? Maybe someone else here can provide more info. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatingupblacktop Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Hey Pete still lookin? Sounds like it the valves need to be adjusted. With 125k remember to check that the timing belt's been done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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