Checking the abs and control arms for any issues?
06-05-15, 01:47 PM
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The engine cover(s), plural, as there are 5 pieces, are all easy to remove, however, the push pins that hold the covers in place are disposable, meaning that more times than not, once you remove them, they wont be able to be used again to hold the covers in place once you put them back on.
They are cheap, as there are a few members, including myself that recently purchased about 30 of them for less than $5, but the guy selling the car may have an issue with you doing such, as the covers wont stay in place.
Try removing the pins slowly so that you can try to salvage as many as possible.
In order to see the basin, as well as if the water pump is leaking, you'll need to remove the two front black covers that sit between the front/grill of the car and the silver cover.
You will see the basin with pink coolant and the water pump is located behind the drive belt area.
If its leaking, you'll be able to see a crusted pink residue (dried up coolant) leaking from beneath the pump.
If it is leaking, if you are DIY inclined, the repair isn't difficult at all, as Roadfrog has done his and practically walked me through the process to replace it.
An indy shop may charge $300-$400 maybe and Lexus near me, wanted over $900.
I purchased my part off line for about $55 bucks, 2 gallon of coolant-about $42 bucks and I replaced my lower rad hose $11 bucks. You do the math!!
They are cheap, as there are a few members, including myself that recently purchased about 30 of them for less than $5, but the guy selling the car may have an issue with you doing such, as the covers wont stay in place.
Try removing the pins slowly so that you can try to salvage as many as possible.
In order to see the basin, as well as if the water pump is leaking, you'll need to remove the two front black covers that sit between the front/grill of the car and the silver cover.
You will see the basin with pink coolant and the water pump is located behind the drive belt area.
If its leaking, you'll be able to see a crusted pink residue (dried up coolant) leaking from beneath the pump.
If it is leaking, if you are DIY inclined, the repair isn't difficult at all, as Roadfrog has done his and practically walked me through the process to replace it.
An indy shop may charge $300-$400 maybe and Lexus near me, wanted over $900.
I purchased my part off line for about $55 bucks, 2 gallon of coolant-about $42 bucks and I replaced my lower rad hose $11 bucks. You do the math!!
So much work
I hope that the mechanic will take care of these stuff
06-05-15, 01:48 PM
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The pins never break on me, so I wonder if people are removing them properly. To remove the pins, you simply depress the center tab and then remove with your finger tip. To reinstall them, push the center pins back up all the way , place them in the hole and then push the center pin back down and flush to lock.
That said, I HAVE lost more than a few by accidentally dropping them in the crevices of my engine. I think there''s probably 10 of them in there somewhere. LOL
That said, I HAVE lost more than a few by accidentally dropping them in the crevices of my engine. I think there''s probably 10 of them in there somewhere. LOL
06-05-15, 04:31 PM
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The pins never break on me, so I wonder if people are removing them properly. To remove the pins, you simply depress the center tab and then remove with your finger tip. To reinstall them, push the center pins back up all the way , place them in the hole and then push the center pin back down and flush to lock.
That said, I HAVE lost more than a few by accidentally dropping them in the crevices of my engine. I think there''s probably 10 of them in there somewhere. LOL
That said, I HAVE lost more than a few by accidentally dropping them in the crevices of my engine. I think there''s probably 10 of them in there somewhere. LOL
Let me stop!
I'd like to add that once again, Roadfrog is correct regarding the proper way to remove the pins.
I think for me, alot of mine were already damaged bc they are easy to remove but many of mine were a bit messed up when trying to reuse them.
OP, it's not nearly as much work as it sounds.
But if I were you, I'd check, as you are considering buying this vehicle.
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06-05-15, 10:36 PM
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Becareful from the spark plug cavity :P
So the guy was saying that from 0 to 60000km the maintenance was done in the agency. Then after that, it was all done in very big garage
I called the agency and the garage and I confirmed what he said
All what is left is the mechanic check. I hope everything goes well
So the guy was saying that from 0 to 60000km the maintenance was done in the agency. Then after that, it was all done in very big garage
I called the agency and the garage and I confirmed what he said
All what is left is the mechanic check. I hope everything goes well
06-09-15, 09:09 AM
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Congrats buddy!
Excellent and welcome to the family!
Now, I shouldn't have to tell you, but I will:
The following steps must be taken to affirm your induction on into the "Club Lexus LS460 Family"
Locate your nearest photographic device; mobile phone or stand alone camera.
Park you vehicle in a desired position and location.
Proceed to take photos of the exterior (interior is optional).
Retreat to your desktop/laptop, go to CL, sign in, start a new thread and upload your photos!
06-09-15, 09:16 AM
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Proceed to take photos of the exterior (interior is optional).
Sorry but you must comply.
06-09-15, 11:11 AM
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After a review of the document, in section 23.1 (b), it does clearly state that at least one interior photo is required.
My apologies for the wrong information, however, let this serve as another fantastic example (members looking out for other members) of the brotherhood we all have here at CL.
And indeed, you must comply.
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