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Hi, I am also in Minneapolis. Can we talk? I have a 91 LS400 needing the headlights. You mean $200 for both front headlights + $85 shipping? Thanks VH email me at vyhanh@hotmail.com

Hi, Thanks for replying. Would you consider swapping the passenger side front light assembly with my son's assembly? His still works but the glass all smashed up (he nudged a school bus !!!) since I thought tha t you had to sell the car in not a so good condition? Thanks VH

Did you park your car (a grey one) with the for sale sign at eden prairie best buy a few weeks ago? VH

Hi, You have described exactly some of the symptoms happening to my son 91 LS400 few weeks ago. Turned out that it needed a tune up. Cost me $2500 for: 1. new coils 2. new wires 3. new cap 4. new time belt 5. new water pump 6. new idlers etc... (see my previous posts) Car running fine now and returning 20mpg city, 27mpg hway

Hi, Thanks for your replies. Yes, I think I know that I was ripped off but it was an urgent situation. The problems happend so fast within a week and he needed the car for school. First, the car lost power and ran very rough. As a matter of fact, it was not like a V8 and could not make it up a hill (due to both coils gone, plug wires cracked, bad sparkplugs). Then, there were engine noises (in restrospect, made by the water pump). I got the manuals but do not have time to order parts online and also work on the car. Yes, the 2 idlers and tensioner were also replaced. I got all the old parts back and the new parts were from Lexus dealer. New Iridium NGK plugs put in. Phosphate-free coolant (kind used in MB and BMW also red in color ) put in. The coolant sensor was replaced because it was damaged when the reservoir had a crack in it. This explains my earlier post about loosing coolant but I could not find the leak. Long trip last night returned 25-27 mpg (doing 70 freeway with few quick accelerations to 85-90). Dash temp gauge showed fluctuations between half mark and lower (ie cooler) marks. Please tell me: 1. The manual says that the coolant level in the reservoir should be between HOT and COLD when the engine is cold, but the level keeps staying just below the COLD level mark. 2. The engine idles at 950. Should it be at 850? Thanks VH

Hi, Well, my son's 91 LS400 hit my pocket big time !!!! $2500 parts and labor (at indie and not dealership $72 per hour) for: 1. Timing belt 2. Water pump 3. Ignition coils 3. Ignition caps and rotors 4. Plug wires 5. New coolant reservoir 6. New coolant sensor (off the reservoir) Car is going good. Will take 3 hrs long drive this pm to really test the mileage. What do you guys think?

Hi, Sorry to read about your accident. Lucky it happened in your driveway and not on the freeway!!!! All the best VH

Hi, Besides the draining coolant problem, I now observe another phenomenon: On the passenger side, when the engine is running, between the belt and the spark plug engine cover, there is a small rubber protrusion near the top from the cover side. This rubber boot produces sparks from iself to the water hose when the engine is cold. When warm, it stops. Any clue? Sorry about the description of the location VH Hope that this attachment works !!!

Hi, Thanks for all your kind replies. Unfortunately, the answers are No's (there is no smell in engine compartment, no fogging). The reservoir is still emptying! For now, I got enough cooland to keep topping until the culprit is found. VH

Hi, It only happened in last 3days. My 91 Ls400 (160K) coolant reservoir was empty when I checked in the morning. I filled it up with Toyota red (to marks between cold and hot) and 2 days later it was empty again. No signs on gauges, no overheating on temp gauge, no leaks on ground, no leaks when I took off the undercover and looked underneath the engine. The car performs normally. I also checked the radiator, p/s fluid, oil etc... all ok. Any clue? Thanks VH 03 X5 4.4 99 ML320 91 LS400 92 Prelude 4WS Si 91 Galant

Hi, In Minnesota winter, my 91 LS400 front passenger door will not lock or unlock. Only the other 3 door locks work. I have to manually unlock the front passenger door. I tried lubing but it did not work. I guess in summer I have to open the door panel and lube/tighten everything !

Hi, I guess the front passenger side headlight assembly is usable? If so, is is still available? Thanks VH 91 LS400

Hi, There may be some loose nut/screw behind the door panel that needs tightening.

Hi, 1. Search Forum for interference/non-interference engine. I think 91LS is non-interference ie. if belt breaks, valves won't damage engine. 2. Also search for P/S leaks on forum. VH

Hi, You may not have got the right bulb: some bulbs have dual elements: 1 for high, 1 for low beam

Hi, Is your key in the ignition part of a heavy bunch of keys? Sometimes, a heavy key chain will have effect on the ignition switch. VH

Hi, Received my lower ball joints from olyonline.com Well packaged ! Does anybody know if there is any difference between LH and RH? They look the same to me. TIA VH 03 X5 4.4 99 ML320 91 LS400 92 Prelude 4WSi 91 Galant LS

Hi, I have used Blizzaks on 91 LS400 for last 2 winters. You can enhance more by putting 2 70lbs sandbags in the trunk as well.

Hi, I spent $120 to buy a 2-volume 1991 LS400 repair manual. What do you think a $20-odd CD would be worth ? :whistles: VH 03 X5 4.4 99 ML320 91 LS400 92 Prelude 4WSSi 91 Galant LS

Hi, I just went 140 miles on 1/4 tank (from full to exatcly 3/4 mark on gas gauge). How much mpg is that? I guess I can calculate but think that someone knows this quicker TIA VH

Hi, I am still looking for replacements (lack of availability so far). Does anybody know if the late model Toyotas would fit (they look the same to me from far away!)? Thanks VH

Hi, Does anybody know that in this situation, what alternatives do I have ? (upgrade to later models, after-market HID, etc...)? Thanks VH

Hi, My son's 91 LS had exactly the same problem: a whirring sound with increasing/decreasing volume. I put in more P/S fluid to the correct level and voila! it's gone

Thanks for fast reply VBDenny ! I bought it for the 1st son who's a freshman at college (in dorm). So, the 2nd (HS Senior) now drives it. I searched eBay and cost approx 250 + ship. Will continue shopping. Thanks for the tips. VH 03 X5 4.4 99 ML320 91 LS400 92 Prelude 91 Galant