Update: Coolant Leak& WP/TB. New Project: Dashboard Crack
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Update: Coolant Leak& WP/TB. New Project: Dashboard Crack
Hey Guys,
i finally got the coolant leak fixed and replaced TB/WP at 80K mile/121 month. TB/WP may be too early at this miles, but given the age of the car and for a peace of mind, i decided to get it done and not worry about TB snapping and damaging the engine for a few years.
All the mechanics i visited thought that the coolant leak was coming from the intake gasket (this leak is usual for all cars), but it turned out that it was coming somewhere else. It's really hard to explain where it is so i'm posting a pix. Even the lexus parts dept didn't have the part as it was really rare for this to leak and the mechanic (former Lexus tech) has never seen this on Lexus. So if you think the leak is coming from the intake gasket, take a second look.
BTW, special thanks to RX330inFL and alchemist for the insight. Much appreciated.
it's time to move onto my next project. Does anyone know a shop (or mobile) to fix this in Los Angeles area? A shop i called was going to charge $200 to come into his shop or $275 for mobile service. Not sure whether this is a fair price and I don't know the guy. Any recommendations?
Thanks in advance.
i finally got the coolant leak fixed and replaced TB/WP at 80K mile/121 month. TB/WP may be too early at this miles, but given the age of the car and for a peace of mind, i decided to get it done and not worry about TB snapping and damaging the engine for a few years.
All the mechanics i visited thought that the coolant leak was coming from the intake gasket (this leak is usual for all cars), but it turned out that it was coming somewhere else. It's really hard to explain where it is so i'm posting a pix. Even the lexus parts dept didn't have the part as it was really rare for this to leak and the mechanic (former Lexus tech) has never seen this on Lexus. So if you think the leak is coming from the intake gasket, take a second look.
BTW, special thanks to RX330inFL and alchemist for the insight. Much appreciated.
it's time to move onto my next project. Does anyone know a shop (or mobile) to fix this in Los Angeles area? A shop i called was going to charge $200 to come into his shop or $275 for mobile service. Not sure whether this is a fair price and I don't know the guy. Any recommendations?
Thanks in advance.
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Yes, very common. Something to look for when making a purchase on any used vehicle to be honest. Recommendation is to not use ArmorAll on the dash and instead use a product with a UV component such as 303 Aerospace protectant.
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the repair guy said it's frequent on many Lexus.
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it's time to move onto my next project. Does anyone know a shop (or mobile) to fix this in Los Angeles area? A shop i called was going to charge $200 to come into his shop or $275 for mobile service. Not sure whether this is a fair price and I don't know the guy. Any recommendations?
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...-in-my-rx.html
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Best to look for an auto interiors shop in your area with good ratings. Anyone can put out a shingle and say they can fix stuff like this and just make a mess of things. To do it right you really want a new cover to be installed as in this example:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...-in-my-rx.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...-in-my-rx.html
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One concern I have is that you are likely to have more cracks in the dash over on the passenger side by the glovebox. If not now then in the future.
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They do not have many reviews online, but their clientele seems to be to right type you would want them to have. Run by their shop for a look to see what they are working on to make sure the pictures are not just window dressing.
One concern I have is that you are likely to have more cracks in the dash over on the passenger side by the glovebox. If not now then in the future.
One concern I have is that you are likely to have more cracks in the dash over on the passenger side by the glovebox. If not now then in the future.
I may want to look into replace the dash cover. One thing to note is that not many shops are willing to replace dash, because the dashcover also covers the airbag (unlike the cars in the 90s) which becomes a liability for them if airbag is incorrectly deployed or not deployed. all shops i called are not willing to replace, but will repair.
Looks like dealer may be the only option if i want it replaced.
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The dealership would just outsource the job and add a huge markup. Here is a thread dealing the cracked dash. The fix looks good.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...-in-my-rx.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...-in-my-rx.html
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I would be wary of having a spot repair done versus repairing the whole dash. My experience has been that I first developed a crack above the climate display and have subsequently developed cracks in various other places on the dash over the last three years.
I would not want to pay $200+ for a repair only to develop other cracks down the line.
I would not want to pay $200+ for a repair only to develop other cracks down the line.