philip frank Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 i have a wholesaler looking for a used gs300 for me. i figure i'll end up with a '98. i plan to go thru it real good when i get it and change anything that should be checked, changed or replaced. what should i do first, second, etc.? when should the timing belt be changed and such? any advice would be appreciated by a newbie. philip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboGS300 Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 60thousand for the timing belt. Do a search for all the other things you should do at the say time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPI Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Your timing belt doesn't need to change at 90k miles. Depends on the year, 98 will need to change the spark plugs at 60k miles. We just bought a 99 gs300 for $17k. Good luck with the purchase. JPI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip frank Posted March 26, 2004 Author Share Posted March 26, 2004 thanks for the info. what kind of plugs are best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSPARKINGONLY Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Great q- what kind of plugs to use for the GS3? The manual calls for dual tip platinum. I have a 99 w/ 62k and would like to do the plugs myself. BTW I paid 19k for mine. Does anyone have any suggestions for replacing the plugs -it looks very difficult! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip frank Posted March 31, 2004 Author Share Posted March 31, 2004 JPI, looks like you are a lexus tech? and your shop is in garland? i was an aircraft mech for a few years. tell me more about you and your shop. i'm in ft. worth. maybe i should come visit once i get the car and talk with you about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPI Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 Hello Phillip, I used to work for a lexus dealership here in plano. I just open my lexus/toyota last year. Come by and see us. JPI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip frank Posted April 2, 2004 Author Share Posted April 2, 2004 thanks JPI, i will plan to come visit once i get the car and set some time aside. i tend to do most of my own preventive maint. maybe you can give me some pointers and if i need anything major i can get you to do it. philip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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