mkmroz

I just got quotes for 700.00 - 800.00 for the repairs.

I just bought a 2000 RX300. The car would start but wouldn't run if I took my foot off of the gas. I followed step by step directions from a old forum on a this web site. I tried to take off the screws to the right trottle but with any forc ethey started to strip and i can't get vice grips in their to remove the screw. I have talked to two mechanics and they want to replace the whole trottle assembly. What should I do??

I just bought a 2000 RX300. I am going through this problem. I got as far as I could and could not remove the throttle body. With any force to screws they started to strip and I can't even get a 5" vice grip in there to turn it. Two places want me replace the whole trottle assembly for $750.00. Any ideas??