jmrippetoe21

Surely someone out there has had to replace thier spark plug tube seals on a ES300 before. I have the same question about tube seal replacement that LEEVIV posted but haven't had any luck finding out how to change them out. Specifically I would like to know how the new ones go back in because it's not very difficult to remove the old brittle ones but they're worthless by the time you get them out. If you look at how the old seals are in there, you need to take a punch or a flat head screwdriver, and bend 2 metal tabs back that are helping hold the seals in place. once you do that, then you can use the screwdriver to pop the old seals out. Be careful not to gouge the metal seat that they rest in. To put the new seals in, I used a big socket that was almost identical size to the seals, and then tapped them in by resting the socket on top of the seal. Once that is done, then take the punch and bend the metal tabs back over the seal. the end :) Thank you jet_a_jockey for taking the time to explain the removal and replacement of the tube seals. When looking at them it doesn't seem as though you could bend them back but sure enough, it worked for me. :D Hey! Been a while since i been on here and posted but there is a trick to getting the tube seals out...Blow torch! We melted the plastic and they popped right out otherwise you will waste an indiscriminate amount of time trying to get them out.

yeah man i will definitely get that on here sometime before friday, as it a tedious process and i want to show you how to do it right.

Dude i took apart the cupholder and ashtray for my 95 es...first of all let me tell you It was a !Removed!. 46 screws hold the thing to gether and it is horrible to take apart clean and replace. But of you want to fix it i can walk you through the steps, I know i want everything on mine to be perfect I can post pics and instructions if you want. I am not familiar with the sunvisor problem an easy fix would be velcro but other than that i cant help you with that issue. But the cupholder and ashtray i can help you with

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Hey man I have the same exact problem with my 95 1mzfe, the only thing is that I am kinda color blind so the bluish smoke I was seeing initially was white to me so I freaked out. I thought it was the head gasket but I wasn't losing any water. So I should probably get some of the Bardahl's and change to a higher viscosity synthetic. I was almost ready to scrap it and buy rebuilt. Thanks!

Hello everyone, 95 ES300 3 Owner 200,000 New Radiator New Hood Struts I recently bought a 95 ES 300 with 198,000 miles. Everything is in great shape with the body. I had to buy hood struts and we put a new radiator in. The problem I am having is smoke. I know, I know its kind of a big deal, but we got a good deal on it. My dad told me he thought the smoke was from a valve guide in the valve train or a rubber valve seat. It is horrible but only at start up. It seriously looks like the pirates of the Caribbean when I turn the car on. My question is this, i do not think its a head gasket because I am not losing any water but it is almost drinking the oil. What would be the best fix, 1: Complete engine rebuild kit: which includes: complete gasket kit pistons and rings main, balance shaft and thrust bearings timing belt and a set of expansion plugs all for 475.36 online or just a gasket set for like 300.00 buck online? What should I do and what is the downtime for something like these 2 scenarios