sunman

My engine mounts are newly replaced. Any other ideas?

after driving around for awhile with my shocks, strut bearings, and strut caps replaced, the noise is still there. I think it's the control arm bushings? Any suggestions?

After changing out my shocks in the car, my ride quality is back but the clank is still there in the front. THe strut caps and bearings were replaced as well. The only thing left is the busings on the control arms. DOes anyone know if a direct kit or replacement set that I can use in my 97 ES? I checked daizen but they don't have anything for the 97.

to fill the system, attach the can to the LOW side of the system with the a/c on. Slowly add freon and watch the sight glass. When the bubbles dissappear, there is enough freon now. There are r-12 to r134 conversions available. This would require all the old freon removed first. The system should be flushed with a special chemical treatment first. The air drier has to be changed out also. Then vacuum the system to -30mmHg and add the new 134 freon. There are many websites and write ups for this procedure on the web. I have done a few myself. The cold point for a r12 system is about 36 degrees versus about 42-44 degrees for a 134 system so yes, the r12 system is a colder system. Also, remember when changing the drier out, add .8oz of ND-8 oil to the compressor.

you can always add voice activation to the older navs as I have done.

I am in the market for wheels for my 97ES 300. I want 16" rims. I have 15's now. 17's are too bumpy for my wife. Looking for a factory replacement from a Toyota or other Lexus vehicle. Any suggestions? Pictures would be great.

STeve, The camera is easy to install. After doing some research, the Eclipse BEC-103 is a direct plug and play camera for the nav. Your nav should have the 4 pin port on the rear also. The Eclipse Manufacturer (Fujutsu Ten) is the same for the toyota/lexus nav. Have you added the voice mic already?

Here is a link to pictures of my rear camera to factory nav I added. http://homepage.mac.com/drsunilpatel/PhotoAlbum19.html

I don't think anyone here is going to be able to help you with that problem as none of us are familiar with it. I have seen many harriers while I was abroad.

I INSTALLED A 8" REAR SCREEN FLIP DOWN FROM CEILING. IT'S TIED INTO THE DVD PLAYER MOUNTED IN THE GLOVE BOX. I DON'T HAVE A CHANGER SINCE I CHANGED TO THE TOYOTA NAV SYSTEM. THE DVD PLAYER IS A BLAUPUNKT UNIT. IT'S TIED INTO THE NAV UNIT WITH A PAC AUDIO SIGNAL CONVERTER SO I GET SOUND FROM THE SPEAKERS. I WILL BE ADDING A MODULE SO I CAN VIEW VIDEO ON THE NAV SCREEN SHORTLY.

I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE HAS CHANGED TO THE NEWER KEY REMOTE STYLE WITH THE FOB ON THE KEY ITSELF. I HAVE A 97 WITH THE SEPERATE FOB. IF I CHANGE MY CONTROL UNIT, CAN I USE THE NEWER STYLE REMOTE?

Bg products are not off the shelf. You cannot buy them at the store. As for not changing the drier for 20 years... it must be the same people that said Mercedes has a lifetime tranny oil and it does not require service.

the bearing goes right under the top cap. you'll see it when you take it apart.

I decided to change the AIR DRIER on my 97 ES. I sucked the old gas out, changed the air drier, added 2 oz PAG oil, vacuumed the entire system to -30mmHg @ 2 hours. Then recharged with 900 grams of r134. The 900 grams of r134 included 100 grams of some BG Frigi Charge stuff. Real good stuff. it got rid of my compressor start noise, system is smoother, and cooler now. Runs great.

I took my suspension apart and replaced both front struts with OEM ones, replaced strut caps and bearings. Now my noise is gone. I suspect the left cap was the problem though. I also got the rotors resurfaced and new pads installed. All work done myself.

I will take the wheel off and inspect it. Anyone know how much that bearing costs?

I have a 97 ES with 130,000 miles. I maintain the car myself and do all maintaince myself. Since a few months, there has been a little noise when I go over bumps. It's coming from the front left side of the car. Something suspension related. Anyone have anything similar? It sounds like a knock. Almost like something moving out of place. It only happens when I go over a bump. I have a feeling it's not the strut since it doesn't happen if I press down the front of the car. Could it be a bushing? Any input is appreciated.

it took a long time. YOu have to use various text to search on ebay. also, I had to get one piece from dealer. IT took about 3 months to get the other 3 pieces.

I have already done it. Direct fit.

More pics to follow. I had too much stuff in the trunk to take pics of the amp and related components.

pic of camera mounted. Bracket was recessed. Cable was totally hidden. Routed through factory location.

Maint. Menu of Nav.

pic of camera view

I know, I know. I'm really bad about posting pics.

I believe the cars are prewired for the rear shade. If you can get a wholesale rate, it would be less than 1200 dollars for the unit and switch.