Transmission pan removal and ball joints questions
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Transmission pan removal and ball joints questions
So my gs400 has a small leak coming from the transmission oil pan.I would like to change the fluid he this weekend so want to fix the leak while I'm there.So I called my local Lexus dealership and they told me it doesn't take a gasket there to use hi temp silicon...does that sound right??anything else I should do or look out for when completing the job???
I also ordered Megan EZ streets and I would like to start updating all my control arms bushing and ball joints here some time soon most likely not all at one,so should I start with ball joints?And what would be a good website to order them from bc Lexus wants ways to much for them..Thanks in advance guys..
I also ordered Megan EZ streets and I would like to start updating all my control arms bushing and ball joints here some time soon most likely not all at one,so should I start with ball joints?And what would be a good website to order them from bc Lexus wants ways to much for them..Thanks in advance guys..
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Yes it uses the silicone but if you have one drop of tranny fluid between the two sides when you assemble it will leak. You can get a gasket, not as good but a lot easier to do. If you are going to use the silicone you better have both surfaces dry and clean and make sure nothing can drip unto it during assembly
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there is two kinds of FIPG.
Orange and black, make sure you use the correct one.
the hardest part is the bolts behind the Cat brace. if you cant remove the brace you can bend it for access. Lining up the Dip stick tube is also a pain, use a long screw driver to guide you as you push it in.
Clean ALL of the existing sealant, i use a brillo pad and wash the pan in Gasoline or brake cleaner. Clean Magnets and put them back
Replace Tranny filter while your at it.
Orange and black, make sure you use the correct one.
the hardest part is the bolts behind the Cat brace. if you cant remove the brace you can bend it for access. Lining up the Dip stick tube is also a pain, use a long screw driver to guide you as you push it in.
Clean ALL of the existing sealant, i use a brillo pad and wash the pan in Gasoline or brake cleaner. Clean Magnets and put them back
Replace Tranny filter while your at it.
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**** adkt I havent droped a tranny pan on a gs before so correct me if im wrong but i've herd that you dont replace the filter in these does thay sound right? ? And do you know which FIPG I need to use?
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Everything with time gets used/old blah blah blah.. A filter does what it does..It filters.. Hence debris gets stuck in there..
If your gonna change the pan, might as well.. thats just me.. its like $20 or so...
New gasket, clean magnets, new filter, new fluid...AHhhhhhh SO FRESH SO CLEAN.....
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Im with you on that bro I like replacing everything that should be changed to make it a 100% job well done.I jist herd thay its like a built-in metal one or something like that so I wasent sure if I could change it or not but good to know ill add that to the list of ishh I need to buy.
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..I did a search on my wifes car(04 Rx330)a few months ago and it said to drain the oil undo the line that goes to the radiator and start the car and let the oil run out untill it shows clear fluid and then put everything back together and top off the fluid.Does that sound like what I should do being that ima have to drop the pan to fix the leak??
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..I did a search on my wifes car(04 Rx330)a few months ago and it said to drain the oil undo the line that goes to the radiator and start the car and let the oil run out untill it shows clear fluid and then put everything back together and top off the fluid.Does that sound like what I should do being that ima have to drop the pan to fix the leak??
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Im with you on that bro I like replacing everything that should be changed to make it a 100% job well done.I jist herd thay its like a built-in metal one or something like that so I wasent sure if I could change it or not but good to know ill add that to the list of ishh I need to buy.
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..I did a search on my wifes car(04 Rx330)a few months ago and it said to drain the oil undo the line that goes to the radiator and start the car and let the oil run out untill it shows clear fluid and then put everything back together and top off the fluid.Does that sound like what I should do being that ima have to drop the pan to fix the leak??
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..I did a search on my wifes car(04 Rx330)a few months ago and it said to drain the oil undo the line that goes to the radiator and start the car and let the oil run out untill it shows clear fluid and then put everything back together and top off the fluid.Does that sound like what I should do being that ima have to drop the pan to fix the leak??
after you refill, run the fluid for about a week and drain and refill..
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I buy all my replacement parts for my 2gs at http://www.sewelllexus.com/
I also recommend checking your inner and outer tie rods, and caster arm bushings, as well. Not saying you have to replace them, but just check to see if they are in desperate need of repair or replacement.
I also recommend checking your inner and outer tie rods, and caster arm bushings, as well. Not saying you have to replace them, but just check to see if they are in desperate need of repair or replacement.
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http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_...tors&_from=R40
Or such I just clean the factory one in gas and use FIPG to seal it up
Or should I buy the kit use just the filter and still use the FIPG and not the gasket???I want whats best so a few extra buxs spent wont kill me.