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  1. I just have a quick question about replacing the instrument cluster. Does the new cluster mileage become your new mileage? Or does it reset? How does that work? Thanks in advance Lisa
  2. I couldn't sell my 91 LS400 as a whole so I decided to part it out. Here are the details of any known problems. VIN JT8UF11E1M0062891 Everything is stock original on the car except someone told me the wheels came from another model. Interior: 1) hinge to door on cup holder is broken. I have the door but it is broken off cleanly at the hinge. 2) there are a few places where the seats are splitting 3) the steering wheel is a little worn 4) the center console has some crackling on the top Exterior: 1) In a parking deck on a slope I let my foot off the brake and rolled forward to have an encounter with a concrete barrier----- damage to grill, hood and front left quarter panel. I drove it like that for 3 years. 2) Small amount of rust size of a quarter around the trunk lid. 3) CD caddy missing from the CD-changer in the trunk. 4) A few place where the paint is crackling. Engine: 1) Ever since I have owned it there has been a valve clicking. My mechanic told me it was a $3.00 part and an 8 hour job and not to do it unless it really bothered me and I chose not to do it. Never gave me a problem. 2) This was told to me by a Lexus mechanic ---ECT hose leaking ---Front ball joints need replaced. Here are photos when the car was cleaned to sell: http://www.flickr.com/photos/40207360@N04/...57622094644312/ Here are photos taken this week after sitting for 5 months: http://www.flickr.com/photos/40207360@N04/...57622094658198/ You pay for the freight. I accept Paypal. I am located in Charlotte NC. Thanks, Lisa Childers Charlotte, NC 704-726-3848 l_childers@yahoo.com
  3. We have not begun yet jut getting everything lined up. Let me know all that you you need. The only problem that exists with the car is the hood and grill. everything else is good. Oh well except for the light problem with the stereo/ climate control. But that's easy to fix.
  4. sorry to jump in here but I would like to hear your experienced opinions on my situation. Let me preface by saying that I'm not a mechanic (but very technical) and would graciously bow to the vast experience congregating here. I am having similar problem with my 91 LS400. The car was parked for a couple of years with monthly start-ups and round the block runs to give it "semi" workouts. Then it got a good 300 mile run about 2 months ago. During the trip it would act like it was running out of gas and just quit. Pull over and after a few minutes it would start and go. This happened dozen or so times during the 4 day trip. After returning and sitting a couple of weeks, when it was started up again it wouldn't hardly make it out of the driveway. It has been that way ever since. So when started, it acts like it is going to run out of gas but will stay started and run at idle. Attempts to drive round the block result in barley topping 15 MPH. After warming up it seems to run a little better. When the RPM is raised to about 2500 the roughness seems to level out. check engine light is on. Carried it over to have analyzer Hooked up and it gave the codes of 24 Idle Air Temp sensor (understandable...a hose was leaking giving a vacuum leak) and 41 Throttle Position Sensor (moderately $$) I have read all of your replies to this topic and am wondering the following: I have decided to part this car out. There is nothing wrong with it (just needs some basic TLC) but the value seems to be 2-3K and everyone who has responded is looking for a 2-3K car and therefore it is not the car for them. I am sure you understand what I mean. 18 years old etc.... I am certain the problem is not mechanical but electrical/sensor. In parting it out, obviously I can't sell the engine saying, "hey I think it's good but...." With your experience in these matters how would you deal with this? 1) sell as is...hoping to get someone who will accept it with those circumstances? I MEAN HOW DETRIMENTAL IS THIS PROBLEM TO THE OVERALL ENGINE AFTER COMING OUT AND GOING TO SOMEONE ELSE? 2) spend money and time....replace sensors...and hope that fixes the code...only to sell the parts? 3) spend money and time...replace sensors....and continue to T-shoot issues as they arise (very possible) only to invest more money and time in something that is going to come apart? 4) Is there kind of way to sort of.... fool it....to see if that's really the only problem? Please be kind in your replies to what may seem like stupid questions. LOL And oh yeah...could anyone point me to a parts list? Regards and Blessings, Lisa
  5. Could someone please point me to available links for a parts list on a 91 LS400? I am parting out mine and need a parts list but have not been able to locate one. Thanks in advance. Lisa
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