!!!Engine Thocking Need Advice (Gs430) !!!
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!!!Engine Thocking Need Advice (Gs430) !!!
I was recently Bought a 99 lexus gs 430 For 1K and i love thoese cars ever since they came out but the engine is knocking Its a vvti idk if the engine is messed up or is a baring that spun or rod that is ****ed up plzz let me kno what you guys think?? Thanks
Last edited by 99jdmlexxx; Apr 26, 2010 at 06:29 AM.
Sorry to knock you here bro! But #1: You paid only 1k for the car, maybe you should invest in a new engine. And # 2, Lexus only started making GS430 from 2001... At least, this is from my knowledge, see here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_GS
I think you got a scammed man... What kind of engine is it, oh right you said vvti right? Ammm yeah, thats a 300 my man. Im hoping this was a type-o and again, please dont get me wrong. We are all in this forum to help!
But welcome to the club
I think you got a scammed man... What kind of engine is it, oh right you said vvti right? Ammm yeah, thats a 300 my man. Im hoping this was a type-o and again, please dont get me wrong. We are all in this forum to help!
But welcome to the club
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Are you asking us, if your motor is messed up?
Please state your issues and ask a clearly worded question, in English, NOT shorthand texting.
I take personal satisfaction in helping folks out on this forum, but if I have a hard time reading your post, this might be all you get.
Please state your issues and ask a clearly worded question, in English, NOT shorthand texting.
I take personal satisfaction in helping folks out on this forum, but if I have a hard time reading your post, this might be all you get.
Welcome, can you go to a mechanic you trust, get a diagnosis of the engine's noise and when you do, let us know of the outcome. Knocking does not sound good but, only someone there can check it out at this point. Keep us posted.
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I agree with what has been said above. First, check to see which engine you have, the six or the eight cylinder. The six will say vvti on the engine cover (GS300), the GS400 was offered between 1998-2000 and the GS430 between 2001-2005 (for the second gen. GS)
Look on the manufacturer's sticker on the inside of the driver's door jam. This will tell you what you have and when it was built.
Lastly, for $1,000, you are going to get junk. I'm sure the car needs new everything at that price.
Look on the manufacturer's sticker on the inside of the driver's door jam. This will tell you what you have and when it was built.
Lastly, for $1,000, you are going to get junk. I'm sure the car needs new everything at that price.
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Repost:!!Engine Knocking Need Advice!!
I Bought a 99 Lexus gs 400 With The 1UZ-FE Engine But Its Making These Knocking Noises I Need Advise I'm Willing To Invest In The Car Cause I bought It At Good Price It's In Good Condition Body And All Let Me Know What You Guys Think Thanks?
Last edited by 99jdmlexxx; Apr 26, 2010 at 10:30 AM.
If you got it cheap and the body, paint and interior is good, replace the motor from a salvage yard or have it rebuilt! Once she's running right, then you can address what needs to be done afterwards. Check with your mechanic to see what will work for you.
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The knocking can be from a bad idler bearing or another bearing in the timing belt assembly or it maybe rod knock.
Find someone the will give you a correct diagnosis, about 1 hour labor...
Find someone the will give you a correct diagnosis, about 1 hour labor...
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I see you changed it from a 430 to 400... Yes I too agree you should take it to a mechanic and get a propor diagnosis... Again, you got it for cheap so now you have to put into the car... Sorry man, thats the way the game is... I think you should do an engine swap or if you wanna drive it to NY, I will be happy to take it off your hands... lol
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Thanks Bro But Thats Were The Car Came From Jersey To Tell You The Truth I Aint Pay For Nothin I Got It For Free So Anything That Im Putting To It Is Just An Investment I Would Do A Swap But I Just Wanna Get it Runnin Rite Now Im On My Feet Rite Now Lol.....
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Engine Knocking!!!!!!!!
I Bought a 99 Lexus gs 400 With The 1UZ-FE Engine But Its Making These Knocking Noises I Need Advise I'm Willing To Invest In The Car Cause I bought It At Good Price It's In Good Condition Body And All Let Me Know What You Guys Think Thanks?
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This is the third thread you started on your knocking.
Why, do you keep posting the same question?
Others, including myself, have given you plenty good advice. Have you followed it?
Or are you wanting someone to rub your hand and tell you everything is going to be alright.
Get a proper diagnosis by a mechanic near you because you can't do it over the internet!!
Why, do you keep posting the same question?
Others, including myself, have given you plenty good advice. Have you followed it?
Or are you wanting someone to rub your hand and tell you everything is going to be alright.
Get a proper diagnosis by a mechanic near you because you can't do it over the internet!!
This is the third thread you started on your knocking.
Why, do you keep posting the same question?
Others, including myself, have given you plenty good advice. Have you followed it?
Or are you wanting someone to rub your hand and tell you everything is going to be alright.
Get a proper diagnosis by a mechanic near you because you can't do it over the internet!!
Why, do you keep posting the same question?
Others, including myself, have given you plenty good advice. Have you followed it?
Or are you wanting someone to rub your hand and tell you everything is going to be alright.
Get a proper diagnosis by a mechanic near you because you can't do it over the internet!!
Yea, its pretty ridiculous! https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ed-advice.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-knocking.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ice-gs430.html