chuckb

when the battery gets low, those gauges shut down. I'd check that and maybe reset the ecu while your at it.

the Tom's rear lcb and 6 link are where it's at if you want to stiffen the rear of a 2gen GS.

you use toyota dextron, not type 4.

here's a diy I did.....

Here's what I used..a quart of Toyota Dextron and a new hobby fuel bottle.

You can get a the fuel bottle from your local hobby shop or order one for about $5-$7. here's one ..... http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti00...=LXD531&P=7 Otherwise, I'm sure you can find something at parts store to do the same thing.

Remove the cap from power steering reservoir. Make sure the spout is clean and squeeze the fuel bottle.

Gently insert spout into reservoir and release pressure on bottle so it sucks out the old fluid.

I got this on first pull...

This is how much that came out second time after I emptied the bottle and repeated.

Here's the reservoir empty.

Now refill to a few mm below the hot line with fresh Dextron and you're done.

Repeat this process as many times as you want after a day or so of driving for the fluid to mix with remaining fluid. I know it's not as good as a total flush, but it will eventually get the fluid nice in there. I did this about 5 times this week(this was the last) and the fluid looked better every time and now it stays red. My car has 37k miles and this was the first time that fluid was touched.

could be ball joints. if they're original, they need to be replaced.

Are you saying that a gs with 113k needs new ball joints ? Why do you say that ?

yup. they wear pretty fast on the gs and from what I've read, sometimes you can't tell they're shot until they are dis assembled.

search ball joints under gs 2nd gen at CL, you'll see.

could be ball joints. if they're original, they need to be replaced.

no such thing as a 2000 GS430.

I can't believe people still go to that style car wash.

no e-shift on GS430 wheel.........

both are nice, GS is nicer. would you be getting a GS3 or GS4?

that's my old ES behind my GS in the sig, LOL

Another log on the fire ? Think about it...Nothing in a bottle can turn a wrench ;)

Mods, This is no longer a contributing thread.............

Calm down buddy. I'm just saying there's no magic fix in a bottle. I honestly doubt he even has sludge. That tick could be coming from anywhere.

Like I said,it's under drivetrain warranty still, take it in to dealer and see what they say...

ok, so I guess we don't need mechanics anymore. whenever a car is ticking or knocking, you can just dump some magic additive(crap) into the oil and everything will be fixed.

I would not dump any of that crap in my motor. did the oil look clean when you bought it? an 02 gs3 w/41k miles should not be ticking. if it is, that maybe covered under the 6 year/70k mile drive train warranty.

That looks pretty sharp!

I called Sewell Lexus and they quoted me $460 (I think it was actually more). I have the blackwood knob.

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread...light=blackwood

ebay has a bunch of oems. I believe they're more like $250 to $300 from the dealer.

btw-I have a 06 GS430 shifter in mine...

Seems like it may cause confusion, since the different gens have so many differences.

Personally, I think it's a mistake.

Hi there,

Would anyone out there know if 17" Factory Rims off a 2006 GS300 will fit onto my 1999 GS300? I asked my local Lexus dealer and they didnt know :( )

thanks in advance

Of course they will.

I am running 18" x 8" rims off a 2005 Infiniti G35 Coupe.

what does that have to do with his question? offset is just as important as size.

to answer the question, CRSO is right, they will fit fine. they will also be hubcentric, which the infinity wheels are not.

my problem was the egr modulator. it was easy to change and light's gone.

Hey guys...thanks for the input! Alot of your advice on the Beemer realy helped me make my decision...I got full price for my ES (guy didn't haggle at all) I got 4,700 for my 94 w/ 133k on it. So this is what I ended up with...

congrats man-$4700 is a good price. Like I said, I just sold my "95 with 93K miles for $4k.

good luck with the new car.

I'd go ballistic on them. make them take it back. call Lex corp and a lawyer if you have to. no way I'd be going in to a brand new black GS430 with scratches and swirled paint. sorry you had to learn hard way, but NEVER,EVER, EVER let the dealer wash or detail your car, especially if it's black.

good luck.

GS400

Hi every one...

I would like to find out if many of you did changed their spark plugs on a gs 400 (1998) by themselve ????

On the driver side, it seem fairly easy, but on the passenger side it is an other storie...

So before adventuring in unknowed land I would like to know what you did, what kind of difficulty I am looking for, and how long it took you from start to finish,,,

Would you do it again or send it to a mechanic ????

I have no problem opening up my motor bike or working all over my mustang, but i found this car (gs400) intimidating when its time to work on it. Maybe because i know for sure it's gonna cost me a bundle if I do it wrong...

Dantheman

I've never done plugs on my GS yet, but from what I've seen, you just remove engine cover, unscrew the coil packs and pull them up and replace plugs.

here's a DIY link.... http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread...ight=spark+plug

So this is still happening. I bought an OBD scanner, reset the light. In the morning, when it is cold the light never comes on. In the afternoon it comes on after driving on the freeway for about 5 minutes. I have repeated this test multiple times with the same result. Does this seem like the temperature sensor or the modulator? I'd just rather not replace everything if I can avoid it.

Thanks...

I'd replace the modulator and see if that takes care of it since you've already cleaned out the egr.

I backed out...I didn't trust the guy and there was an idiot light for the suspension. I'm checking out an 03 tiburon black on black gt with 35k on it for the same price. The Beemer is my dream car, but the Hyundai (for being a 21 yeard old) is smarter 'cause of the great warranty and stuff. Someday I'll get the 740 (or 750 :-) ) just probably not yet. Thanks guys!

wow, from a flagship BMW to a Hyundai how about a GS400? you should find a nice one under $15k.

Hey guys - just wondering if anyone has any thoughts for me here.

I have a 1994 es300 in mint condition. Everyone who sees it thinks it's a 99. It has 135k on it tan w/ all options. The trade in on it is $3,250. A dealership owned by a friend will give me 4k for it no questions asked - and I am heavily considering a loaded 1998 BMW 740iL with 52000 miles on it for $12,995 with a clean car fax history. Is this a good decision? I don't think I'll have another chance to get that kind of cash for my car...any bad experiences with 7 series anyone? Thanks guys

I just sold my 95 ES with 93k miles for $4k. It was to my brother though and the car had a few issues.(valve cover leak, bad egr, 90k svc due)

the 98 740il sounds like alot of car for $13k, but if anything breaks I'm sure it's top dollar to fix.