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ok- so my power steering pressure hose popped, most of it is steel- but the 6" piece of rubber blew a hole in it.( I am wondering why this happened)

i am going to replace only this rubber piece to see if the pump is still ok.

does anyone know how much pressure it should hold, and where I could get just a 6" piece of it?

should i replace the clamps on each side too?

will this work?

thnx!

When one of my p/s hoses went on another car ('77 Excalibur), I took the old hoses to my local hydralic hose company and they made me new ones (fittings and all) for a pittance (less than $25). Suggest you try that route but do not tell them that it is for a motor vehicle.

HRP- the pressure hose is mostly steel- but the part that blew is the rubber 6" - do you know what pressure this piece should carry- ot how to find out?

I am going to replace just that piece, as the rest seems fine.

Great suggestion HRP.

The hose is prolly a gonner in this car, but for future parts needs:

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls460-430-...g-91-ls400.html

thank you AZ- yep the hose is a gonner...!!

When one of my p/s hoses went on another car ('77 Excalibur), I took the old hoses to my local hydralic hose company and they made me new ones (fittings and all) for a pittance (less than $25). Suggest you try that route but do not tell them that it is for a motor vehicle.

that is a great idea, but where do you find a hydralic hose company? ha ha

thank you for that suggestion! :)

If you can't find a good used one:

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/ind...playCatalogid=0

Added: maybe this guy can help:

http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...showtopic=58991

Thank you again, AZ--but would a used one be ok?.....a new one is $400.00- just checked with ALBQ Lexus....!!!

Auto Parts has one for 187.00.

It sure sounds like it. The 4410 pressure feed hose. Gotta open the hood to verify.

http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/p_U_1991_LEXU...EPGKA_4503.html

thank you so much!! I think it is that one.....now to find it!

hey guys-

could you help me with this one?

started the car this morning...heard a whine and then a hose broke on drivers side very front of car- foamy red fluid on the ground.

Is that a power steering hose? :(

yep- thanks - i think i'll look for someone else.

my mechanic is not happy about this.

in fact he really doesn't want to even do it.

i might have to haul it off to some other city to have it done.

not only is my starter solenoid clicking- but i am also getting a buz- not beep- a buz upon startup. hoping this is just part of the starter going out?

should i give it :( up?

ok- just asked a friend who is a mechanic- he said-yep- prolly part of the starter going out.

hope so-

thanks everyone again for all your help!!!!!

not only is my starter solenoid clicking- but i am also getting a buz- not beep- a buz upon startup. hoping this is just part of the starter going out?

should i give it :( up?

Ya I know. I've been researching and it looks like a serious PITA. I just can't think it's anything else.

mine was clicking and buzzing--this went on all winter--never went out-still starts---but that's what it was!

I go out to my car in the morning the last couple days and it won't start. All I get is a clicking. Cluster, radio etc... comes on but fan doesn't blow any air through vents.

If I put it in neutral and let it roll forward a couple inches that works for the most part but sometimes it doesn't and I have to boost it. I had my battery tested after a 90 min. drive and its fine.

Any ideas? I'm stumped.

LET'S HOPE IT'S NOT THE STARTER!!!!

OK but 99% of the work is getting to the starter and then putting it all back together.

There are some good tutorials on how to do this if you are adventurous enough. If a DIY oil change or brake job seems daunting I wouldn't consider doing this one on your own.

If you're paying $500+ in labor it might be better to replace entire starter motor with a rebuilt as the solenoid maybe the current problem but loose bearings, drive gear, worn brushes, or a scored commutator might not be far off.

yea, i'm gonna replace the starter motor- once he gets in there-it would be crazy not to......got a quote for about $1100..

but prolly more.......

this is it.....i'm trading it in on a mazda!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here is a example of the contacts and what can be done, instead of the starter:

http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/instructions.html

Also the dealerships sell the contacts as a kit....

thanks lenore-

Yes, do a search.

had it done? I did it.

AzHotLS--

Will you come and do mine?? :D

Yes, do a search.

had it done? I did it.

did a search- no tutorials on this....as far as i can find...thanks

0-0-...found some.

looks like a real paiin....i wonder if he will want to do it now.

Here is some good info also.

0-0 looks like a pain the the butt.....i'm not a mechanic....but i know one when i see it.

maybe i'll just trade in the car.... :o

Yes, do a search.

had it done? I did it.

did a search- no tutorials on this....as far as i can find...thanks

You could do a search. Common problem, but it's not the starter, it's the contacts in the starter solenoid. Two different things, attached together.

I'm glad your mechanic is an "engine guy". Just what kind of mechanic isn't? Clothes dryer repairman? Dish washer technician?

thanks-

my starter is clicking and it has been going out for several months--decided to replace it. my mechanic says he can do it----any tutorials on this procedure?

my mechanic is an engine guy, so i feel confident he can do it.

apparently it is in the V of the engine, and it is quite a job.

anyone else had this done?

so, i took it in to my mechanic......and he said that my starter was going out! it has been clicking for a while...and i thought so.....soooooooooooo......new lexus starter $262.00...and since it is in such a crazy place...why wouldn't it be???

he gave me a quote of $1100 to replace!! he said the labor would be about $500.

OUCH!!!

my temp is always just a little bit above half...always has been, and i have no leaks...don't think.

my gas gauge is the one that flies all over the place...never very accurate.

yep- wondering if it is the tensioner.

thanks everyone...you guys are a great help!! :)

thanks! i can't figure out what it is , but coming from that area....could it be the tensioner itself...does it squeak?

that is the only thing in that area that has not been replaced!