What did you do to your LS400 today?
03-08-14, 02:44 PM
#196
03-08-14, 03:49 PM
#197
Driver School Candidate
Last edited by YagerD; 03-08-14 at 03:56 PM.
03-09-14, 02:14 PM
#198
The easiest way to check is to jack the front end up and check the wheels for play. I got an alignment yesterday and it is straight as an arrow.
The parts manufacturer was Senkei 555 (made in Japan) from Raybestos. They do appear to be good quality but only time will tell.
03-17-14, 07:20 PM
#201
New HID bulbs and LEDs for the interior.
03-17-14, 11:05 PM
#206
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Picked up a coolant bypass valve from a 90 ls400 at the boneyard to replace the one that broke off in my hand at -28c and blew cool but steamy coolant all over my entire body head to toe.
04-11-14, 06:23 PM
#208
Washed down the exterior real quick (with the two bucket system of course
), applied Shin-Etsu silicon grease to ALL my rubber weather stripping, and replaced my cluster capacitors! 
Shin-Etsu grease is really some good stuff. The product goes a loooong way. You only need a little bit! I did the entire car and probably still have enough for another 1 and a half ls400's! ( I used an excessive amount too!) My doors no longer stick when opening. Super quiet!
So happy, now my fuel gauge comes up to the right level right away as opposed to waiting around 20 minutes for a proper reading!!! My cluster back light is not noticeably any brighter at least in the day light.... but at least the back light comes on right away! I used to have to wait until the car interior warmed up, even in this warmer weather !
No LsCowboy, I did not take any pictures, hahah.... I wanted to though!! I was just too excited to get it back in and try it out.
I do have a nifty cell phone pic of the circuit board though:
The technology that Toyota put into this car was amazing for its time. There was some serious engineering that went into the electronics in this car and it is 20 years old!! Incredible!
Also put in a order for super cheap 35% precut "security" window tint off ebay. I got 4mil thick film. I asked the guy if he could give my 8mil since that is a little more "secure" but he said it is too thick to pre-cut. I am Leary of the eBay tint quality, but for 50$ I figured I would give it the old DIY try! Worst comes to worse it will fade or turn purple and I'll have to take it off and bring it to a professional. It was 50$ for sides and rear window!
), applied Shin-Etsu silicon grease to ALL my rubber weather stripping, and replaced my cluster capacitors! Shin-Etsu grease is really some good stuff. The product goes a loooong way. You only need a little bit! I did the entire car and probably still have enough for another 1 and a half ls400's! ( I used an excessive amount too!) My doors no longer stick when opening. Super quiet!
So happy, now my fuel gauge comes up to the right level right away as opposed to waiting around 20 minutes for a proper reading!!! My cluster back light is not noticeably any brighter at least in the day light.... but at least the back light comes on right away! I used to have to wait until the car interior warmed up, even in this warmer weather !
No LsCowboy, I did not take any pictures, hahah.... I wanted to though!! I was just too excited to get it back in and try it out.
I do have a nifty cell phone pic of the circuit board though:
The technology that Toyota put into this car was amazing for its time. There was some serious engineering that went into the electronics in this car and it is 20 years old!! Incredible!
Also put in a order for super cheap 35% precut "security" window tint off ebay. I got 4mil thick film. I asked the guy if he could give my 8mil since that is a little more "secure" but he said it is too thick to pre-cut. I am Leary of the eBay tint quality, but for 50$ I figured I would give it the old DIY try! Worst comes to worse it will fade or turn purple and I'll have to take it off and bring it to a professional. It was 50$ for sides and rear window!
04-11-14, 06:55 PM
#209
Washed down the exterior real quick (with the two bucket system of course), applied Shin-Etsu silicon grease to ALL my rubber weather stripping, and replaced my cluster capacitors!
Shin-Etsu grease is really some good stuff. The product goes a loooong way. You only need a little bit! I did the entire car and probably still have enough for another 1 and a half ls400's! ( I used an excessive amount too!) My doors no longer stick when opening. Super quiet!
So happy, now my fuel gauge comes up to the right level right away as opposed to waiting around 20 minutes for a proper reading!!! My cluster back light is not noticeably any brighter at least in the day light.... but at least the back light comes on right away! I used to have to wait until the car interior warmed up, even in this warmer weather !
No LsCowboy, I did not take any pictures, hahah.... I wanted to though!! I was just too excited to get it back in and try it out.
I do have a nifty cell phone pic of the circuit board though:
The technology that Toyota put into this car was amazing for its time. There was some serious engineering that went into the electronics in this car and it is 20 years old!! Incredible!
Also put in a order for super cheap 35% precut "security" window tint off ebay. I got 4mil thick film. I asked the guy if he could give my 8mil since that is a little more "secure" but he said it is too thick to pre-cut. I am Leary of the eBay tint quality, but for 50$ I figured I would give it the old DIY try! Worst comes to worse it will fade or turn purple and I'll have to take it off and bring it to a professional. It was 50$ for sides and rear window!
), applied Shin-Etsu silicon grease to ALL my rubber weather stripping, and replaced my cluster capacitors! Shin-Etsu grease is really some good stuff. The product goes a loooong way. You only need a little bit! I did the entire car and probably still have enough for another 1 and a half ls400's! ( I used an excessive amount too!) My doors no longer stick when opening. Super quiet!
So happy, now my fuel gauge comes up to the right level right away as opposed to waiting around 20 minutes for a proper reading!!! My cluster back light is not noticeably any brighter at least in the day light.... but at least the back light comes on right away! I used to have to wait until the car interior warmed up, even in this warmer weather !
No LsCowboy, I did not take any pictures, hahah.... I wanted to though!! I was just too excited to get it back in and try it out.
I do have a nifty cell phone pic of the circuit board though:
The technology that Toyota put into this car was amazing for its time. There was some serious engineering that went into the electronics in this car and it is 20 years old!! Incredible!
Also put in a order for super cheap 35% precut "security" window tint off ebay. I got 4mil thick film. I asked the guy if he could give my 8mil since that is a little more "secure" but he said it is too thick to pre-cut. I am Leary of the eBay tint quality, but for 50$ I figured I would give it the old DIY try! Worst comes to worse it will fade or turn purple and I'll have to take it off and bring it to a professional. It was 50$ for sides and rear window!
04-11-14, 07:50 PM
#210
I did not do it yet, but once I install the tint (probably next Saturday) I will absolutely post pics!!! I'm excited to give it a try and see how it turns out. I've been watching a whole bunch of DIY tint videos in my spare time. I'm feeling pretty confident so far, but we'll see how it turns out. I am going to take my time for sure so that the tint turns out good.
I originally wanted 40% as I don't want it to be too dark. I don't need any tickets! ( I live in PA)
For the moment, I am still enjoying my cluster
I originally wanted 40% as I don't want it to be too dark. I don't need any tickets! ( I live in PA)
For the moment, I am still enjoying my cluster