Hawkman

I can't frikkin' believe it. I bought a one owner 91 LS400 from some old couple that had a folder complete with all service records and repairs. It had 120k miles on it. I've got 125k miles on it now and it just started acting funny during acceleration. Come to find out the #1 piston has a compression of 130. Mechanic is saying normal is 180. He replaced the spark plugs and it runs better now, but not 100%. He said the cap/rotors/wires were replaced last year, but whoever did it didn't replace the plugs. So in order to get the thing running right again, it would require a rebuild? Bad piston rings in piston #1. Scheize! What happened to these things being supposed to last 200K plus miles??? I'm very disappointed. :cries: What would you guys do? I was hoping to have this thing for many years as my work car...not just 5 months.

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I had an aftermarket stereo installed and the place took out the old subwoofer and threw it away since it was trashed. I now want to put another sub in it's place, but now I'm reading I need the bracket off the original sub. I am currently using a sealed 12" sub in the trunk and want to free up the space. Will a sub from a 1993 SC300 work? I see one on Ebay, but am wondering if the bracket is different. I would imagine so, but one would never know, right? Appreciate the help!

I had a 98 and there were times my girlfriend forgot and put 87 octane. The car ran perfectly fine. I was impressed. I don't even recall hearing any pinging when on the freeway and getting hard on the gas. I think I used the middle grade mostly. I just got a 91 LS for a commuter/work car last week and have yet to put any gas in it. I was planning on testing it out and using the middle grade. I'll put Super in once in a while. $2.50+ a gallon... :cries: I plan on doing a full lube/service soon using synthetics. :-)

Right on...thanks. I think I'm going to try Magic Mender first. www.magicmender.com Ordered one of their leather repair kits. I'll post before and after pics. The seats seem to be fine when I'm sitting in them, but when I initially get into the car, it feels like the springs bottom out when first sitting down.

Thanks for the reply. So new leather skins, huh? Would I have to take them somewhere to have it re-stitched? Also...anything that can be done about the springy front seat?

Just committed to buying a 91 LS400 with 120k miles on it. $4500 Silver with grey interior. Pretty basic in that the stereo is only an AM/FM Cassette. Front seats are a little worn with the center console showing a little wear also. Probably have those parts worked on. Climate control LCD is done. Few minor cosmetic things that can be rubbed out on the outside, but mechanically...this one owner LS has been extremely maintained. I want to think the independent service shop they were taking it to were overly preventative. Nevertheless, every stinkin' thing has been replaced. Timing belt and water pump at 80k. AC compressor, power steering pump, ball joints, catalytic converter, new fan clutch, new fan bracket, new serpentine belt, newer brakes and tires, etc. You name it, it's been done. Old couple owned it. Got a new LS430. I don't know why after seeing all the receipts for the maintenance of this LS. I was seeing over 3k service receipts! Most were between 1-2k. Incredible seeing a folder full of service records. Wow. Drives nice. Looks nice. I'll post pics after I get it all cleaned up. Any advice on where I can get the front leather worked on? The rear seats look to have never been sat in. :whistles: This will be my second LS. Had a 98 LS400 that I sold last year. Didn't like the throttle by wire system that year. Tranny was very jumpy sometimes. Ended up selling it cuz the girlfriend and I never drove it. Just sat in the driveway. Now that I got a promotion, I need something with 4 doors that's nice, but not overly nice. I think this 91 will fit the bill nicely. :D

I'll probably go this route. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...&category=33704