avalon42

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...and she's running great. Little oil leaking but she still moves nicely. I drive her like a grandma now because I don't want any more speeding tickets.

I've had her since 154k, and I bought her over 4 years ago.

What I've done so far in terms of maintenance:

Rear axle carrier arm bushings
OEM Struts/Eibach Springs
Stainless Steel Goodyear Brake Lines
Drive belt tensioner bearing
Idle pulley
Serpentine/drive belt
Alternator (2, because Autozone remans suck)
Power Steering Pump
Spark plugs, wires, caps and rotors
Air Filter
Throttle body/intake/MAF cleaning
Idle up air valve delete
IACV cleaning
Starter (what a PITA)
Water Coolant temp sensor
Radiator
Hydraulic Fan Delete
Electronic Fans upgrade

What needs to be done:
Water pump/timing belt
Cam Seals
Valve Cover/Spark Plug Seals
Front crank seal
New Leather Seats
Interior Carpet Detail

She's been downgraded to an LS400 (no more Excelsior emblem). I'm saving my Excelsior emblem for the my LS460, when I get her.

acidfire52

Very nice. Mine was past that when I bought her, but runs almost like new.
A grand or so in suspension and she will ride it too. Love these cars.

avalon42

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I've got some Daizen bushings I have yet to throw on. I'm trying to get around to it, but I definitely need a press.

acidfire52

Yeah, i plan on replacing all my bushings. Have you checked out the tutorials on Lexls.com? You can change them without a press.

Just saw your avatar.. Looks like the Excelsior.

ur2slow1

Ive got some bushings for my first LS (1991) that I never installed......... if interested please shoot me a PM. Thanks

avalon42

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Ha ha. Took it off. Won't be an Excelsior until I get me a LS460.

I saw the tutorial but I didn't feel comfortable burning them out. I have a friend that works for an independent Lexus parts shop, they have the tools to press out bearings and bushings. I'll find out if he can do it but usually the boss wants a little piece of the action $$$.

Thermactor

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You don't deserve to wear that uniform.

As far as my car goes, all speeds remain available through transwarp drive.