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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 06:53 PM
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i am going to replace my engine and trans mounts. i found a kit on ebay that replaces the 2 engine and 1 trans mount that was recommended on lextreme. how do i do it? do i put the car on jack stands and then jack up the engine? i heard it wasn't that hard. i know someone here knows how to do it. thanks
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 07:15 PM
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basically thats what u do. be careful when jacking up the engine though. ive heard a piece of 2x4 between the jack and the oilpan works.
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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first take the heater control valve off.... or you will break it, we did and knew to watch out for it.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...placement.html

and we used this as a guide also.
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 02:03 AM
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thanks as always guys
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 01:47 AM
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billy, where is the heater control valve? thanks
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by 2000 ls400
billy, where is the heater control valve? thanks
Should be mounted on the rear engine bulkhead/firewall almost in the centre at the top may be covered by a black plastic casing which just unclips, you will then see the pipes attached to it.
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by 2000 ls400
billy, where is the heater control valve? thanks
Here is mine:
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 03:05 PM
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awesome, thanks
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Old May 9, 2012 | 02:51 PM
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thaks guys ... great sheizze
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