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I forgot to mention that the lowest prices for OEM parts is Lexus of Pembroke Pines. Their service is excellent.

Here is the website;

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?siteid=214082&catalogid=0

Last year I had the pleasure (exagerrated) of replacing the starter on my 1996 LS400. It turned out that my EGR tube was damaged as well. I can tell you that I did not have to drop the tranny and/or the CAT. Obviously you will have to remove the front passenger tire. I had enough room to loosen the two bolts on the bottom of the EGR tube. I sprayed Liquid Wrench on the bolts and waited about 30 minutes before attempting it. I managed to reach the bolts by working my right hand from the front area of the EGR tube. I then used a deep well socket to loosen the bolts. Actually it was mor difficult to loosen the top bolts because the firewell is so close. I then fed the new tube from the top. You may have to wiggle it a bit but you will get it. I was amazed at how easy it was. On my first attempt, I attempted to loosen the CAT and it wasn't pretty. The bolts are not easy to break. Thank God I took a break. I could have created some unnecessary damage.

Just take your time.

Hope this helps.

I have a 1996 LS400 and I also made the mistake of replacing my original struts with the KYB GR-2 strut. The ride is hard as well as bouncy.

I have been researching the Strutmasters and Arnott conversion kits. Basically, you would be replacing the strut as well as the spring. Although the price is not bad (these companies sell their product on E-bay for less), I have yet to confirm the ride quality (do these kits produce the Lexus 'smooth' ride).

If anyone has any feedback regarding this issue, I would greatly appreciate it if you can share with us.

FYI - KYB makes oem struts for Lexus. Unfortunately it is not the GR-2.

www.lexuspineparts.com

Hands down, the best price for OEM lexus parts.

I have a 1996 LS400 as well.

Can someone please tell me if I will need a special socket to remove the caliper bolts? I was under my car (draining the coolant) and I noticed that the caliper bolts have a star-pattern head. The head appears to be round and the inside is the form of a star-like pattern.

Am I looking at the caliper bolt or something else.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

I recently changed the battery in my '96 LS400 (118k miles). A few days later I noticed that my temperature gauge would move just above the "C". The normal position of the needle is 2 lines above the "C". I replaced the radiator cap (as advised in previous posts). The coolant level was a little low so I added some distilled water. I even checked the HTR fuse located near the parking brake release. No luck with any of these fixes. I know the gauge works because when I start the car in the morning the gauge is below the "C". The reason I mention the battery change is because I am wondering if I touched anything, near the battery, that has to do with the gauge.

Your help is greatly appreciated.

Did you use any grease or shims or whatever

Yes, I used the original shims (no grease)

I'm not too experienced with drilled/slotteds but I think they make a little noise. My buddy has them on his vehicle and they don't seem as quiet...

but you say it's eminating from the FR brake... I'd assume it would come from them all...

are the FR pads seated properly???

How would I determine if they are seated?

I recently replaced rotors and pads on my 96 LS400. I used cross-drilled & slotted rotors and oem ceramic pads. When applying the brakes I am hearing a humming noise from the passenger-front brake.

Any ideas as to what could be causing this?

This evening as I was driving on the highway I noticed several warning lights come on and then my instrument cluster began to flicker. It finally went totally black and then the transmission began doing some odd things. <_<

I slowed down as I was exiting the highway and began to make a right turn onto the street leading towards my house, and lost power steering midway through the turn. Looked down at the blacked-out tachometer to see it at zero. Luckily I was still rolling fast enough to pull over to the side of the road.

I was trying to think what to do next when I remembered the Black and Decker jump starter I bought last December. Pulled it out of the trunk, hooked it up, started my car back up and drove home. Turns out the problem was just the battery.

I learned my lesson the hard way once when I left the headlights on and didn't come back for about 2 hours. Bought this jump starter for $35 after that happened, and it has already paid for itself. If you ask me, everyone should have one of these. It is cheap insurance.

Hi There,

Thanks for the info.. By the way, where did you find this jump starter for $35? The lowest price I found is $50. Please let me know.

Thanks

Would it be okay to Seafoam the oil first and then follow-up with the brake booster method in a couple of weeks? I am waiting for my new ignition wires/plugs. In the meantime my oil is due for a change.

Thanks for everyone's response. I really appreciate it.

Hi Everyone,

This is my first post to the Forum although I have been reading for quite some time. First of all, I would like to thank all of you that take the time to post. Your information is invaluable.

I have a 1996 LS400. I would like to do a full tune-up (Distributor Caps & Rotors, Fuel Filter, Plugs & Wires). Regarding the ignition wires, would you recommend that I purchase original Lexus wires (Part No. 9091922379 for $121 @ Park Place Lexus) or aftermarket OEM wires (ProSpark OEM replacement wires for $69 on Ebay)?

Thanks Again

Hi There,

I have the following tire/wheel package for sale to fit an LS400/430

4 Forte Double Nickel Wheels (18x7.5, 5x114.3 or 5x4.50) with Falken Azenis Tires (205/45ZR18).

* All in Excellent Condition.

* Put about 15k miles on them.

* I can e-mail you pics.

* Located in Las Vegas, NV.

Please let me know if interested. These were on my 1996 LS400.