1990 Es250 Speedometer Cable Adapter Assembly Issue

[bkcali]

Hey there. I am very new at this forum chat thingy but I have an issue concerning my 1990 Lexus ES250. Long story, short... I need either 1) a speedo cable adaptor assembly or 2) someone needing a project

Around April 2011, my cousin graciously let me have his 90 Lexus ES250 because I seem to have a curse that doesn't allow me to own a running vehicle for more than 6 months at a time. Several months down the line I let a friend of a friend use the car to get to work temporarily and got it back almost 8 months later with a blown clutch and a missing amp & spare tire and rim. Needless to say, I was a little.... irked, but nothing the local law would do since I got the car back and had no money for a lawyer.

Months go by and I am slowly working on saving the money to get the clutch replaced when my cousin offered to get it fixed for me and then I could pay him back. It's now been a little over a month and, after getting the car back from the dealership, I noticed that the speedometer and the radio were inop so I took it back to have them fix those 2 problems. The reply I got was that the speedometer adapter assembly "fell apart" when they pulled the transmission back to replace the clutch and I was given a part wrapped in a shop towel and told that they have no idea how to get a replacement. I have grudgingly searched, called and searched some more online and off and decided to try the forum sites. Needless to say, I am a little irritated over the fact that it has come down to me having to do the research work for this shop that jacked up my car and I now have no vehicle to drive and no one I know can seem to find the replacement part anywhere. So if anyone can guide me to a place that I can forward to the shop so they can actually fix my car, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanx in advance.

[gbhrps]

bkcali,

You need to see if Lexus can get you the part, and if not, find a same generation Toyota Cressida or Lexus ES250, or Toyota Camry in foreign auto wrecking yards. Chances are the part is the same on the same generation of vehicles from Toyota, say 1988 - 1990 or so. Its going to take some searching, for sure. Good Luck!