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Ya know...... I had heard things about Miami.... :whistles:

Craftsmanship. There's a concept that is rapidly becoming antiquated... and not just in your neck of the woods. And I know exactly what you mean about "if I can't do it myself". The older I get, the more disgusted I become at the slipshod workmanship across the board on EVERYTHING. I spend way more time researching and investigating than actually getting things done just to try and avoid the disappointment. That's why it's so great to find someone who truly treats their "job" as a craft. Man............I am so turning into my Dad.......

+1 on the coil. Change 'em both. Careful with the connectors. They may be pretty brittle by now.

As shocks lose their ability to dampen, the ride would probably not be described as more rough. It would be more bouncy or less controlled over uneven road surfaces. Your description causes me to think of tires.

OK, I'll reply! :) There is no secret to aligning your car. Getting it aligned is another matter. One would like to think that the local dealership would have the greatest ability to communicate to you exactly what the issues are with your vehicle and then perform the necessary services. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Your post was kind of skimpy so the following will be based on what I read into it. If a wheel is bent very badly, then the rolling resistance will be increased and that can cause a pull (You didn't say which wheel was supposed to be bent - perhaps the right front?) If a wheel is bent badly, then the impact required to cause that kind of deformation can also cause internal damage to the tire which will also increase rolling resistance causing a pull. The wheel and tire may have absorbed the majority of the impact, but it is also possible that suspension components were bent/damaged as a result. The tire/wheel assembly could be rotated to the rear and an alignment performed, but the failure of that assembly to roll uniformly without vibration will adversely affect the suspension components on the axle on which it has been placed as well as the ride/handling characteristics of the vehicle. If indeed any components were bent at the time of the impact to the wheel, then adjusting alignment angles will only mask the now incorrect geometry of the suspension and steering which will also result in poor handling and premature tire wear even though it is "aligned". I would recommend that you ask around to find a shop that is highly thought of when it comes to tire and alignment services. Take it to be diagnosed by them. Don't tell them what you think needs to be done. Just explain what symptoms you would like to have cured. Get them to explain their diagnosis and recommendations in detail. Even better if they will show you on the car what they found as they explain it. Ask them to prepare a written estimate with a detailed description of their findings. If you have any uncertainty as to their recommendations, then get a second opinion following the same steps. There is no need to tell them that you had "so-and-so look at it" or to tell them what you think should be done to fix it. You want them to determine the problems and solutions. Continue to get as many additional estimates as it takes for you to feel confident in what proper repairs/services are necessary to correct your problem/s. Shame on the personnel at that Dealership for not communicating with you in a way that made you feel informed and taken care of.

I think 1993 was the first year for cabin filters. Cabin Filter

Does the picture for Step 4 in the attachment help? I don't remember this, but it looks like the picture shows the groove being alongside the pulley bolt. distributors.pdf

The manual says "Align the protrusion of the distributor rotor with the groove of the camshaft timing pulley." So it sounds like they are keyed so that they should only go on one way. Is that not the case?

Mine was $300+tax exchange from AutoComp in Houston last July.

You might try pulling the ECM and removing the cover to look for leaking capacitors.

You can go to Toyota/Lexus Service Support for manual downloads. "Subscription access to TIS is offered in daily, monthly, or yearly intervals following the rate schedule noted below: Daily $10.00 US Monthly $50.00 US Yearly $350.00 US NOTE: All subscriptions expire at midnight, Pacific Time on the last day of your term. This means a one-day subscription may actually provide greater than 24 hours of usable access."

Those must be the vehicle speed sensors. I will be watching for your results! speedsensor.pdf

EG389enginecoolanttempsensor.pdf

I think you're looking at dealer parts.

This may be helpful for you: LexLS DIY Tutorial

Instrument Panel

maintenanceschedule.pdf

From what I can find either a faulty MAF or a vacuum leak are most likely.

And coils :)

Glad it worked for you! Hope it turns out well.

Start at bottom of page 15 of 23 in following attachment: EG319mfiinjector.pdf

Never is a long time...................Back in '79 one of the guys I hung out with in high school caught flack all the time because his parents had not one, but two Honda Civics. (He bought a '66 Mustang to redeem himself.) Toyota Cressidas and Corollas were laughed at and despised in the 70's/80's just like the Hyundai Excels and Sonatas of the 80's/90's. If Hyundai improves as they have over the past 20 years, then their 2017 model year line will run right alongside.

So what did you decide? The great thing for me is now that I have my LS I can indulge my masochistic love for Dodge Stealths. I don't know about 944's, 3000GT/Stealths are usually abused and suffer from lack of maintenance in general. It is SO much more enjoyable working on a car when I can do it at my leisure. I know from a practical point of view I should just appreciate them from afar, but I have always wanted one. Being 43, I have that same little voice AND I'm a boring person. Having something like this gives me a great outlet for my compulsion to tinker and it allows me an avenue to have some fun. The cool thing is that the LS is what makes this all possible for me.

You're got it right SRK. A good soak with penetrant up in a vise oughtta work wonders. If it still resists, you might try a socket on the end of an impact driver prior to getting out the punch set.

Informative Thread - hope this helps!