wpk813

Hard to take off the fuel filter - well U got that right it's more than hard. Lexus has made the fuel filters nearly impossible to remove - I had 2 or 3 mechanics remove my fuel filter when I was in Nevada at about 100K - tried to have it removed here by the Lexus dealer in AC, NJ. they won't even touch it. 200 K on a fuel filter my a** - the next time I'm going to have to get a new fuel line from the tank to the filter just to make the change. REALLY GOOD LUCK WITH THIS - its a piece of crap!!!!

i've seen manual transmissions on sc300's and manual sc400's mostly in the early to mid - 1990's vintage. These types of cars are somewhat RARE but U may be able to find one. GOOD LUCK!!!

you're right - I've looked for months via internet /clubs etc. an air intake for 96-99 sc 400 is NOT being made period. so do n't waste your time. welcome to the LOST generation!!!

if the car is parked outdoors and it has rained then the problem is moisture. my 96 sc400 has a tough time starting when i get heavy rain. so i try to start the thing before i go to sleep or else i wait for a day or so to start it.

Nice job - your 92 is same color as my 96 sc 400. the intake U put together is nice - I think Millen makes a complete intake for 92-95. i like all the pics it's a great look'in ride. However the 96 I'm riding has little chance of getting an air intake (unless it's custom) so it appears stock is where i stay at least for now - there's NO sence in improving 1 end of the air flow w/o doing the other. wpk813

I have a 1996 sc400 which I bought in MN from a reseller(Illinois title). the car had the sound equipment stolen (only unplugged NOT cut or ripped out) and the climate controller was also stolen. I had a local body shop restore the car to working condition and a local car stero shop replace the car sound system (NOT LEXUS stuff - way too much bucks) ( a pioneer head for $2500 - no way) for that $2500 i got eclipse tuner + 6 CD changer and speakers all around. still works good but install job is poor at best. Got the car for 15K in about 2000. There were a few other things that had to be done some other LEXIS modules that had to be installed ( I forgot which ones) - the theft system is still messed up to this day several wires cut below dash. Getting a spare key was a gas i had to send Lexus the only key I had from the local Lexus dealership's service department and wait. finally got another key plus the key code (very important). For the most part the car has required only normal maintenance (oil, battery, etc.) the windsheild washer bottle leaks -its way too difficult to get out so I'm leaving it for now. recently the LOCK module in the passenger side door stopped working - got it fixed at local Lexus dealership (atlantic city) I'm NOT impressed with them even though they give U a loaner. They told me that they never change fuel filters (drivers side rail) i think i know why. Mine is really Bad when i had the filter changed the last time at a local repair shop in NV. It took 2 guys to loosen the thing up. I may end up changing fuel lines to the tank and/or motor in the furture. at 153K i thinking a major tuneup is needed????? the car runs quite well but has a problem when out in the rain (must be HEAVY RAIN) it will bnot start. I'm also thinking shocks and/or springs may be needed???? but I'm NOT sure. ANY IDEAs????? I plan ( I say plan) to get in excess of 300K from this vehicle maybe shoot for 500K. what do YA think? Thanks, wpk813