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Steelwheels

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  1. While changing the water pump, you are suppose to open the two drains on the bottom of the engine. It is possible one of those might not have been shut all the way. Still, if the hoses are intact on top of your engine and it is not one of the two drains, it may be coming from your water pump gasket. You should be able to see if it from the water pump by checking the bottom of the timing belt cover. Good Luck with the leak.
  2. 5.1 US qts Oil change with filter change. 5w-30 Differential oil 1.43 US qts Hypoid gear oil API GL-5, above 0 degrees F: SAE-90, Below 0 degrees F: SAE-80W-90 or 80W These are from a 93 SC400 owners manual. Should be identical Good Luck on your first fluid changes.
  3. Oil can come from different places. If it is not obvious, it may travel down the transmission dipstick from the driver's side valve covers. You may just have to torque the covers back to original specs as they may loosen over the years (do not over-torque). I had the same issue with Trac light. You can pull the codes by jumpering the ecu plug (search forum for retrieving codes) and if you have trac 43 and abs 54 then I would not assume you must change out parts for big money. I posted this on http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=322396 concerning the trac system: Had Trac 43 and ABS 54 codes with TRAC light since purchasing 11 months ago. After referring to many helpful forum threads, a tech manual, and Toyota training documents online, I figured the ABS/Trac/Brake system may not have been bled properly after work on it was performed. Also, I wanted to verify the bubbled hose connecting the accumulator/pump was not a problem since it made no sense that it could be "sucking" air through a slightly weeping high pressure hose. Using the tech manual to bleed the system, I realized how easy it would be to screw it up. Also, components may look bad just because it was not being bled correctly. After properly bleeding the system, quite a bit of air came out of the TRAC actuator (this is on the right side). The accumulator (on the left side) did not have any air and the fluid was crystal clear even though I had the dreaded bubbled pressure hose. Here is where I think the bleed procedure could cause a misdiagnosis leading to unnecessary component changes. The manual says to first bleed the accumulator (on the left side) by starting the engine which they say "allows the Trac pump motor to operate". After looking at other documentation, it seems that there is an SST which is suppose to be hooked up to the pump motor to operate it. Instead of using the SST, it is easy enough to jack up the rear wheels and have someone push on the throttle to engage the pump. This definitely starts the fluid bleeding from the accumulator. Moving to part two: Bleeding the TRAC actuator (on the right side) by starting the engine which should automatically start the bleeding process upon starting. Initially, I started the car then opened the bleed screw on the actuator which nothing came out. Then I looked again and the manual said to loosen the bleeder plug before starting the engine which did the trick. Air and fluid came out quickly. The trac system has worked perfectly for a month of everyday driving. If you are getting a 43/54 trouble code, I would suggest a proper brake fluid flush and bleed (by the book) which includes TRAC/ABS in the proper order. It just may help save changing out components that are still good.
  4. Thanks SCdriver, I tried that and gave the one presently on EBAY these pictures with the same explanation. Initially they said they could not see these pictures, then I sent them again via attachment. Have not heard from them even though I bumped them a few time after. I will keep trying or just make my own, lol. Tim
  5. I believe there is a Lexus part number for a bushing kit on 97 and up SC4's. I did not use the Lexus ones since mine is a 93. I bought two Ebay kits ($60 per kit) made for 92-96 and had them installed at the local shop for $320 labor and $30 alignment. It took 5-6 hours to change because the bushings have to be removed and pressed. If you want to go with new bushings, one option would be to see if your local Lexus shop has the 97 and up bushing kits and find a trustworthy shop to perform the change. Another option is buying the whole LCA from a Toyota shop (just give your local Toyota parts department the same Lexus part number) because they are half the price of what Lexus will charge you for the same part. Toyota wanted $280 for each LCA on the part that matched my 93, not sure what it would be for the 97. Changing the LCA out with new ones is much easier to do than changing the bushings, but the labor savings may not outweigh the extra costs. If you do more research you will find all kinds of info. Good Luck.
  6. Did more research by calling the Lexus and Toyota dealers around. I live too far from Lexus to visit, but drove car to have the part checked at the Toyota place. It looked like a 93 Supra part listed originally as part # 51503-14020 and was called a "Brace, front suspension member, rear LH" (which is exactly what I would expect it to be since it goes on the rear LH side of the front xmember), but was superceded by two separate parts P/N 52295-14010 along with the 4 bolts which had P/N 90119-10806. Here is the wierd thing, the original Supra P/N (51503-14020) did not show on the Lexus part list, but the two new ones did show as a Lexus part and were listed as braces for Rear Suspension LH and RH sides (interchangeable) on 97 or 98 and up SC400's, but were not listed as a front suspension Lexus part. I double checked to make sure they were not reading the part name wrong. Maybe that bracket was also used for the rear suspension also, it looks like it could be universal to other cars/places on cars. It seems that this part is used as a collision device, but it would be nice to get the body integrity back to original spec. Thanks in advance for any advice. I am thinking of ordering the Supra part and gambling that it will fit. Thank, Tim
  7. Just bought a used 93 SC400 and noticed it was missing a bracket just behind the drivers side front wheel that suppose to be attached to the front Xmember. Does anyone recognizes the brace (should be black painted steel) that is missing in these pictures? I have a picture showing the passenger side which still has the bracket and looks to be a mirror image of the driver's side that should be there. I searched online and in this forum for any clue as well as the tech manual for any part number, but could not come up with anything. If anyone can help me determine what this bracket is called and where I might buy one, I would be most thankful. If anyone knows any possible drawbacks to having this bracket missing that would be a plus also since it may have been missing a while and causing other problems that need to be addressed. I have not noticed anything significant while driving other than the LCA bushing being worn and making noise over bumps. This forum has been a great help in figuring out what to look for while purchasing and now that I am working on it. Thanks for all the great info and I hope to contribute in the future. Tim (NOOB SC owner) Here is the one missing the brace Here is the one with the brace
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