Looking at Buying a 97 in Canada
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Looking at Buying a 97 in Canada
I am looking to purchase a 1997 LS400. I have taken the car for two test drives, on the second test drive I could hear a ticking noise when cold. Once warm it had disappeared.
Lifters? exhaust leak? Any ideas guys? I really like the car but don't want to get into an engine rebuilds.
I am in Canada and the car has 218,000KM (135,000 miles).
Everything seems to work except power antenna shaft is broken, motor can be heard when turning on radio.
Anything else I should examine before I negotiate a deal?
Thanks,
April
Lifters? exhaust leak? Any ideas guys? I really like the car but don't want to get into an engine rebuilds.
I am in Canada and the car has 218,000KM (135,000 miles).
Everything seems to work except power antenna shaft is broken, motor can be heard when turning on radio.
Anything else I should examine before I negotiate a deal?
Thanks,
April
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What grade oil and how old is the oil? Probably lifter or injector tick, hard ot tell over the internet without hearing it. Exhaust-would be if you put the engine under load you will hear a fluttering/ticking sound if its a minor leak.
Check front and rear balljoints, bushings, rear knuckle carrier bushing, and all control arms. Being from Canada, its been thru alot of salt which wrecks these rubber bushings.
Check front and rear balljoints, bushings, rear knuckle carrier bushing, and all control arms. Being from Canada, its been thru alot of salt which wrecks these rubber bushings.
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at that mileage the car should have already received it's first timing belt change (90k mile interval). if the owner has not done it yet, i would question the rest of the car's maintenance history. it is always ideal to get a car that has a solid history and ownership.
the car in general has a known issue of an exhaust leak off the EGR tube than can be mistaken for a valve tick.
the car in general has a known issue of an exhaust leak off the EGR tube than can be mistaken for a valve tick.
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Thanks all.
Timmy, car is at a dealership (no service history) but does have underhood decal showing timing belt change at 90 k.
Greg, Is a lifter or injector tick a reason to look for a different LS?
Thanks,
April
Timmy, car is at a dealership (no service history) but does have underhood decal showing timing belt change at 90 k.
Greg, Is a lifter or injector tick a reason to look for a different LS?
Thanks,
April
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I assume that service is available in Canada.
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Pineroot, yep I entered VIN at Lexus site but showed no records??? Perhaps because it is Canadian.
used car dealer printed off a history showing no accidents, liens etc. Owner's manual shows dealership as Ken Shaw Lexus in Toronto.
Normally I am not so cautious about a car purchase but this would be my first Japanese car and the most modern.
Oldest car I have is a 1959 and newest is a 1985. Both Cadillacs.
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used car dealer printed off a history showing no accidents, liens etc. Owner's manual shows dealership as Ken Shaw Lexus in Toronto.
Normally I am not so cautious about a car purchase but this would be my first Japanese car and the most modern.
Oldest car I have is a 1959 and newest is a 1985. Both Cadillacs.
April
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