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the dreaded acv on power steering pump??i found a tutorial on lexls.com about the vavle and replacing it with threadlock and a screw to stop the white smoke and disappearing ps fluid!!!i hope this works!!!i would like to know what to do with the hoses when get this taken care of???

Well pumps makin all kinds of noise so I bought a new one and removed plastic mldings from pass side of motor and mas air sensor, belt, etc removed line from pump res and two bolts located on a bracket that mounts to rear of pump.. Well pump doesn't budge what am I missing... Anyone have a walk through on how to remove this pump,any help is appreciated,thanks...

have you checked on the bolt thats located behind your psp pulley wheel!!look between the pulley wheel(the holes)there is a nut(15mm)that takes your pump off the bolt that holds part of your pump!there are 3 bolts and 1 nut!!! 2 bolts located in the back/2 in the front!1 by the pulley wheel and one just below!if that doesn't help you,please go to lexls.com/psp pump tutorial! it helps me out big time!!!!!

Yes, you have the famous air control valve problem, I believe. Costs about 80 bucks, you can get it at Toyota or online. You can install it underneath without removing the pump. Lots of posts about the ACV here-do a search. Sure solved my disappearing power fluid problem. Good luck.

i have a question?i found a tutorial on lexls.com where i can do without the acv valve and replaced it with a screw(same size)with rtv silicone on the threads!will that solve my white smoke?disappearing fluid problems?? :(

after replacing my power steering pump,fill the resevoir and turn the car on to get the air out of the line,there is a puff of white smoke coming out of the tailpipes like i was in a magic show :o !!!!it happens when i start the car in the morning or in a parking lot after sitting for awhile!!i dont know if i have a vacuum hose on wrong or what????? can someone help me out!your suggestions would be helpful!thank you? :)

Hi everyone,

I just hit 250,412. miles on my 1991 Ls400. Still runs great and strong. Great car!! Daffy :whistles:

i have 199,720,still running strong on my 94 ls400!!!i have a co-worker who always test me on the hwy with his acura tl,but can't keep up with me!!i tell him:in pursuit of perfection!!!!qouted fromlexus!ha,ha,ha!!!!!!! :P

Welcome to the club. For future reference, one thing you'll find at the LOC - if you don't show an effort in searching for information (of which there is plenty) specific to your problem, you may not get much of a response. I was just looking at this thread recently, so it's still fresh in my memory:

http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...ic=4237&hl=

BTW, you owe NC a beer. B)

what kinda beer do you like???/ ;) it worked like a charm!!!!now i don't have to feel like i'm driving the city bus???????lol!now i'm content!!!!

i need help in fixing the steering column on my 94'lexus ls400!it was stuck right after i put my power steering pump after i turn the car on!then my steering column was stuck!!!!!!i would like to know is there is way i can fix with or anyone help!!please i feel like driving a city bus?????and i need help to take the motor off!(steering column) and fix it??????please,asap!!! :(

Finally was able to fix something!!! Yesterday afternoon, I went outside and fixed the steering wheel. It took me about 10mins at the most. My gear is kinda warped and the teeth were not making contact. I loosened the wheel and placed a washer behind it. All is well now :D

i would like to know how and what size washers to put on the wheel,mines went out on me when replacing p/s pump and re-connecting my altenator/battery!it wouldn't come down when inserting the key in the ignition,need help,i feel like i'm driving a school bus!!!!!!!!! HELP ME SOMEONE????? :(

I want to replace the fan bracket myself on my 91 Lexus LS400, Can anyone tell me specifically what tools are needed and any diagrams or instructions for the "How to"? I'll settle for a list of tools and try and figure it out.

go to lexus dealership parts dept and get a printout of the fan assembly(fake water pump) there are five screws that hold this together and u have to take of the serpentine belt and the fan off also!it will take you about 2hrs!if you go to lexus to buy this it will run you close to 300.00!!!i had to but one from there besides going to the junkyard! :D :D :)