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Old 10-07-16, 11:46 PM
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Default Engine replacment 2003 ls430

Wondering if any one can help me thinking of doing an engine removal and install on a 2003 ls430 friends car has seized motor and wondering how hard it is, have done other cars vw,s and chevys just never a lexus anything i should beware of can get a used motor for 1900 is there any special ways or is it a pretty straight forward thing any help would be great before i commit to doing it
Old 10-08-16, 02:56 AM
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Here are pages from the repair manual on Engine Components, Removal, and Installation...
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Thanks for the help
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you can get these engines for as little as 400$ due to there low failure rate
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Originally Posted by lextout
you can get these engines for as little as 400$ due to there low failure rate

I called all around my area minnesota and could only find two do you mean that they usually last a long time by low failure rate what do you think of removal any thing to be cautious about have done engine removal before i know from experience like a chevy blazer you cant get at two bolt without tilting the trany just wondering if any tricks to this one thanks
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