Seba

No problem... Its better to pay few bucks, than to cause more damage if You're unexperienced. I've seen people busted clock springs while replacing rack & pinions, or twisted off stubborn steering fluid lines, or even damaged tie rods, rubber boots, etc Better be save than sorry, this should be fairly cheap job to do. GOOD LUCK :-)

I would try two things first: Remove the air intake up to the second butterfly & clean any black deposits behind the second butterfly. Clean both butterfly's if You have traction control. If that doesn't help, Your idle valves need to be replaced or believe or not EFI relay could be overheating. Another problem could be Your ECU as well.

Could be many causes for those codes: VVT system controls the intake valve timing to proper timing in response to driving condition. ECM controls Oil Control Valve (OCV) to make the intake valve timing properly, and oil pressure controlled with OCV is supplied to the VVT controller, and then VVT controller changes relative position between the camshaft and the crankshaft.

Is there a tutorial on Rack and pinion replacement for a 93. Mine needs replaced and I was wondering if it's a reasonable job to do myself? What all is envolved? any info on it would be great. Yes, there is. Here You go: 1. Disable air bag system as outlined under Technician Safety Information . 2. Disconnect universal joint as follows: 1. Position front wheels facing straight ahead. 2. Using seat belt of driver's seat, fix steering wheel so that does not turn, Fig. 29 . 3. Place alignment marks on universal joint and control valve shaft. 4. Loosen upper universal joint bolt and remove lower universal joint bolt, then disconnect universal joint. 3. Disconnect tie rod end using pitman arm puller tool No. 09611, or equivalent, Figs. 30 through 34. It may be necessary to move the disc brake caliper assembly to get necessary clearance to remove the tie rod end. 4. When connecting universal joint, set gear housing so that it matches the dimensions shown in Figs. 35 through 38, with gear housing at the center point. 6. Align marks made during removal and connect universal joint. 7. After inserting rotation stopper in valve housing holes, tighten union bolt. 8. If steering wheel has been removed or moved during operation, center spiral cable. 9. Check steering wheel center point, then check toe-in. 10. Rearm air bag system. GOOD LUCK!

Agreed 100% I have a 95 LS and my inlaws have 08 Camry, HYBRID I wouldn't want their Camry for my Luxurious and quiet LS over new Camry. It just feels the difference that camry is more like a city car while LS is an executive vehicle designed for long very comfy trips. Thats just my 2 cents...

all 95-00 LS400 and all 01-07 LS430 wheels are interchangeable among those model years. What about LS460? would those wheels work on 95-97 LS's? Thx, Seb

U don'tchange tranny fluid on 04 LS430 call the dealer, and You'll see what they'll tell ya...

I have totalled LS400 with blue interior, feel free to contact me with Your parts needs. - Seb

When NC211 gets settled in, Im sure he would not mind coming by. I live 1200 miles away..so not likely i can just "swing in". LOL. AWESOME!! My wife and I are getting around on the other one for now, the 92 is still running so its all good, just have to get few things fixed, CHicago has alot of pot holes so my alignment seems to be off, and also my power steering fluid is leaking, anyone know about this problem, i keep adding every few days just to get by til the weather gets better. One of two things causing your power steering oil to leak. First (and most likely) is power steering pump, second (also very common) rack and pinion leaking at inner tie rod seals. Used rack and pinion (with 6 months warranty) can be obtained thru www.car-parts.com for as low as $60.00 replacement takes (for me) about 1.5 hour. Power steering pump (rebuilt with 1 year warranty) can be bought at Your local auto zone for about $170.00 replacement time about 2.0 hours for that. IMPORTANT: If Your power steering pump is leaking it will quickly destroy Your alternator as well since it is located directly below power steering pump.

Any luck with Your LS? I'm close to You and I can check it out for You.