1993 Lexus SC400: Fixing it up!
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1993 Lexus SC400: Fixing it up!
Recently acquired another SC400, it's a 93, has clean title, no leaks, has 198k miles and was $1400. This thread isn't a "build thread", it's more of a "fixing/restoring" thread. Like all the rest, it will be slow and ongoing, but I plan on getting this one restored a bit. Drives great, idles great, front struts squeak and creak, has a rattle, seats have a few rips here and there and are pretty used, paint is faded, door panels are great condition, cluster needles out, HVAC screen out, hood struts out among other things. The main concern right now is opening the passengers side door as it's stuck closed. I managed to remove the panel without busting it up and gain access to the actuator rod but I still have some figuring out to do...anyways back on track. Bought brand new in Torrance Cali, lived in AZ most of its life though.
Here are a few pictures of it.
LMK what you think. I'll be updating this thread as I fix broken stuff.
Here are a few pictures of it.
LMK what you think. I'll be updating this thread as I fix broken stuff.
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So it seems that the door lock is stuck, therefore the door handle(s) will not operate. Will be removing the carpeting to give it a good shampoo come next week if I find the time.
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Some progress made. Got the door opened, finally. Not closing it till I know whats going on. Found out that in the cold, the PS pump sounds like a Ford PS pump...it is awfully low on fluid so I replenish it and see if that changes. The interior will/should start tomorrow!
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Thanks!
Found a few goodies in the glovebox and trunk. I was also surprised to find the original valet key in the manual. Also found a subwoofer and amp with a mess of wires in the trunk. I also learned that when purchased new, it had a Lo-jack system installed. (if vehicle is stolen, it can be tracked.) Interesting...
EDIT hours later so I don't keep spamming the forum with my crap:
Got the door actuator to work. It was jammed due to dirt...I soaked the thing in penetrating oil for hours. Got the handles moving smoothly. Now to buy a bag of door clips...
Found a few goodies in the glovebox and trunk. I was also surprised to find the original valet key in the manual. Also found a subwoofer and amp with a mess of wires in the trunk. I also learned that when purchased new, it had a Lo-jack system installed. (if vehicle is stolen, it can be tracked.) Interesting...
EDIT hours later so I don't keep spamming the forum with my crap:
Got the door actuator to work. It was jammed due to dirt...I soaked the thing in penetrating oil for hours. Got the handles moving smoothly. Now to buy a bag of door clips...
Last edited by SC400slide; 04-04-15 at 06:35 PM.