what wrenches/sockets for LS400?
#1
Lexus Champion
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what wrenches/sockets for LS400?
a friend asked me for a complete list of what head sizes the fasteners are on LS400 (he is buying individual wrenches on a deal)
I said 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 17mm, 19mm and at that point I started thinking hmmm, I have used several other sizes, smaller and larger, but I forget the exact sizes, so can we all get together and make a definitive list?
I said 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 17mm, 19mm and at that point I started thinking hmmm, I have used several other sizes, smaller and larger, but I forget the exact sizes, so can we all get together and make a definitive list?
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#8
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The suspension...
I seem to recall 13s on the strut mounts, and rear seatbelt anchors, 15s on the rear shock bolts and 18s on the swaybar links.
I also remember a few 13s on the engine when doing the timing belt, but tbh, that was a while ago and there are many numbers dancing around in my head right now....
I seem to recall 13s on the strut mounts, and rear seatbelt anchors, 15s on the rear shock bolts and 18s on the swaybar links.
I also remember a few 13s on the engine when doing the timing belt, but tbh, that was a while ago and there are many numbers dancing around in my head right now....
#10
Lexus Champion
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and I still think the 13, 15, and 18mm is bogus, can anyone corroborate that?
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Lexus Champion
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#13
If you have a California spec car with the air injection system, you will need a 31 and 32mm wrench to remove the annoying air injection pipes coming off the air pump under the intake manifold.
#14
Lead Lap
Just buy a decent set - much cheaper than buying individual sockets. I'm still using the same 7-19mm set I bought in 1971 and have bought a few more larger sockets individually (up to 27mm) and a variety of socket extentions over the years.
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Lexus Test Driver
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I am pretty sure the rear strut mounts nuts are 13s, but I'm not pulling my seats just to check.
It likely also depends on if you have OEM or aftermarket parts.
If that is the case, and everything on the car is OEM, then 13s and 15s probably become far less common. Lots of parts come with new hardware and that could be where the 13s and 15s come in. There certainly are a lot more 10s, 12s and 14s on the commonly touched parts, thats for sure.
If you never plan to use aftermarket parts and only ever stick with OEM, you might not ever use a 13 or 15 for basic DIY stuff.
Does that mean I would leave them out to save a few bucks?? hell, no!
Why would you buy wrenches by piece? It was cheaper to buy my 15pc Snapon Flanks than buying 10 wrenches on their own...
Plus you cannot double wrench properly without the next size up wrench.
It likely also depends on if you have OEM or aftermarket parts.
If that is the case, and everything on the car is OEM, then 13s and 15s probably become far less common. Lots of parts come with new hardware and that could be where the 13s and 15s come in. There certainly are a lot more 10s, 12s and 14s on the commonly touched parts, thats for sure.
If you never plan to use aftermarket parts and only ever stick with OEM, you might not ever use a 13 or 15 for basic DIY stuff.
Does that mean I would leave them out to save a few bucks?? hell, no!
Why would you buy wrenches by piece? It was cheaper to buy my 15pc Snapon Flanks than buying 10 wrenches on their own...
Plus you cannot double wrench properly without the next size up wrench.