Acidic

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So I dropped off my new to me 91 LS400 with my mechanic and got news I didn't want to deal with. With 215k miles it needs a water pump/timing belt, Left upper ball joint and a steering stabilizer. The steering is ok except it can develop a pretty nasty wobble from time to time so it's time to replace those which I would like to have him do. I feel I can take on the timing belt job myself, I've done an e30 BMW (which was a snap) and a gen2 Taurus SHO (horizontally opposed is SUCH a pain).. Two problems though,

1) I'd like to buy the timing belt stuff as a kit to make sure I get everything I need, should I just call sewell and have put it together for me?

2) My mechanic can't find upper ball joints nor a steering stabilizer after market. I'm pretty sure the P/N for the steering stabilizer is 45700 but I don't see the ball joint (I don't really know what I'm looking for). I've never done suspension stuff so I'm a little lost...

Acidic

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For the t-belt replacement I have:

Water Pump
Item: 16100-50023-83

Timing Belt
Item: 13568-59045

RING, O (FOR WATER INLET)
Item: 96761-35035

Lexus OEM O Ring
Item: 96761-24019


Lexus OEM Chain Tensioner Assembly No.1
Item: 13540-50010

Idler
Item: 13503-0F010

Idler
Item: 13505-50022

Am I missing anything? Total cost at sewell with code is $402 + shipping. I figured with 215k it's time to do the tensioners even though I will probably only have the thing for maybe 15-20k miles..

vdeleon

Try these guys, I go with them for most of my parts.

http://www.rockauto.com/

jadu

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coolant =)

got all my parts from parts.com, dont know if the price is gonna be more or less

Acidic

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I think I'll do Arnott for the UCA's... as for the steering damper/stabilizer I wish there was an after market source. $130 is outrageous on a 215k mile car...

JimsGX

You might want to take your chances on a used one from car-parts.com... I don't think its that common for them to fail, so you might have good luck with the used...

sam12345

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I looked for a steering damper and there are no aftermarket ones and the ones in the junkyard are all trashed trust me your only remedy is to buy a new one or do not replace it. You will notice little if any difference without it. Once you get the new ball joint in you will notice a huge difference.

ROLEXUS400

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That steering dampner is the bomb. I sucked it up and bought mine new from the dealer. Ive gotta say it made the steering much more comforatable. Totaly worth the investment

sam12345

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rolexus can you elaborate on "steering much more comfortable" maybe I will break down and pay the 130

Acidic

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I'm going to put it off for a later date... it's easily something I can do quickly on my own when I have a few bucks. I'm going to pay to have the UCA's done because I'm going to do the Tbelt next weekend...

Bill Dowd

also don't forget the PLUG WIRES DISTRIBUTOR CAPS AND ROTORS FAN BELT PUT IN NEW PLUGS IF THE OLD ONES HAVE 60K ON THEM CHECK LOWER CRANK SEAL SEE IF IT IS SWEATING

ROLEXUS400

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steering will be much tighter and will have less "kick" in your hands with the new dampner.

sam12345

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I have not felt the steering loose since I changed my lower ball joints and I have not felt any kick. I wonder if you have something worn out that the damper is compensating for?

JimsGX

Take the damper out of the car and check it out before ordering one. It's only two 14mm bolts and about five minutes to get it out.

97CE LS400

Does the water pump cme with a gasket??? was thinking of ordering kit as well..not sure if the WP included gasket.