97 Lexus Gs300 Valve Work Desperate

[Pambie]

Hi all. I have had great success with these wonderful forums.

I own a 97 Lexus w/ 145,000 miles. In the past year or so, since having gasket work done, the car began burning a lot of oil (say a quart every 2-6 weeks). Then, about 5 months ago, it began running very rough and when I took it into my regular repair shop they informed me that oil was spewing into the engine and "it was only a matter of time" before the engine died. It has driven well since then and has only required one quart of oil in 5 months. However late yesterday it again began running rough (particularly at stops) and the engine light came on again.

I took it in and this shop told me that to fully repair it would require a valve job, costing $1500-2000.

I can drive it now but PA inspection is next month and it will not pass. Do you have any suggestions? I am, like many, unemployed and really need my car!

[SRK]

Get a second opinion. I doubt very much that the engine has burned a valve. Sounds like plug wires and a gasket leak.

[djspawn00]

Do you have an ES300 or GS300...? either way I'd say get a second opinion...