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calean007

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  • Birthday 01/15/1973

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    1992 Lexus LS 400

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  1. I noticed on the passenger rear side, the connector for the antilock sensor is missing, which would explain why on the instrument cluster it has this light showing. Can you get this aftermarket or is Lexus the only place you can get this item. BTW, I did a search on this and had no luck..
  2. Well, I got it up in the air, and really, I had a hard time finding the leak, but all eyes kept going back to that banjo bolt where the line connects into the ps unit. Well, I had to take it back to the shop because yes, the alternator yesterday went to the crapper. Fortunately, they warrantied it out including labor and that cost me nothing. The source of the leak I found out today is easiest when you use some dye. Sure enough, I was right about that banjo bolt. Apparently the crush washers inside were kaput and they just replaced it and charged me only the labor. However, on the way home, I found out that my conversion to R134a, while successful, apparently I have a leak in the system due to it stopping to blow cold air. The blowers still work and everything, but I think it's a leak in the line itself, or possibly an O ring. Anyway, I would have fixed the PS issue, but since I had to get the alternator replaced, might as well let the mechanic get dirty... Thanks for all the help folks!
  3. O.k. I did some cleaning up last night, albeit haphazardly. I saw some fluid around the bolt on the back of the resevoir. I looked on the hoses and only on the left side of the engine as you look at it on those lines to I see fluid and gunk buildup. However, I noticed that the fluid crap is on that bolt. I didn't get it up into the air, because that's this afternoon. I'm thinking about attacking the clogged solenoid filter issue first as a search on the topic seems to reveal that usually that's one of the main issues. My question is, if I just want to remove the solenoid, do I have to remove the alternator to get at it? Also, I've been thinking this could just be a case of a loose connector somewhere. So far, the lines seem to be good, rubber and steel rods...
  4. That just takes me back here???? Is this a joke? jade - Not to sound dense, but where specifically should I be looking for the leak. Around the pump itself, or down where the lines connect to the wheels? Some more help for an idiot like me would be great...
  5. I noticed that indeed my power steering lines are leaking and will need to be replaced. I don't have a repair manual for the car, because it's too dang expensive. So my question is, how hard is it to replace the power steering lines on a 92 LS 400? What's involved and are there any special tools I need? I believe the pump itself is fine, but just the lines leaking....
  6. I've had some slow leaks on the power steering unit. Well, I guess I'm going to have to get the lines replaced...$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
  7. your altenator bushings are going bad ← I don't know about that. I just had a shop replace the alternator about 6 months ago...
  8. O.k. I'll try and get that done this weekend...I think it's this article you are referring to right? link
  9. Just recently on my wife's 1992 LS 400, these lights come on for a second and then after a minute or so, go away. Got any clues?
  10. Yeah, no kidding! Basically I felt like Peter Givens from Office SPace at the end of the movie when he says "*BLEEP*ing A!"
  11. This past weekend I did two things I've never done on a car. First, I replaced the front brake rotors, and that was a tough job with those rotor screws. What idiot at Toyota decided to put them on there? Anyway, brakes may not sound like a big job, and it's not, but to a beginner DIY'er, it was involved enough. Second, I converted my wife's R-12 system to R-134. That was so easy I couldn't believe it. Took me all of about 20 minutes total to complete and the air is blowing out nice and cold, whereas before, it was just blowing out hot. What's cool about all of this is I got to break in some brand new tools. My 151 piece mechanics tool set from Craftsman and my new 2 1/2 ton floor jack also a Craftsman. Plus, getting your hands greasy from doing manual work, I felt like I was on cloud nine! I don't use those gloves however...Just wouldn't be as fun. Anyway, just thought I would share. Let the flaming begin!
  12. What I did was just bang a flat head in there to get some teeth and got them out. Was able to put the back in too..
  13. ← Got mine at O'Reilly. 3 bucks...works fine...
  14. I had some 17 inchers on my 92 LS 400, and frankly, I thought it made the ride rougher and the car looked ridiculous. I didn't put them on as they were already on the car when I bought it. I went back to factory stock size at 15 inches and some new rims from MB Motoring and it looks great...
  15. To add onto this, I found some rotors for about $50 each at O'Reilly. Is that a good price?
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