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Lexus RX450h water pump and spark plug replacement

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Old Feb 17, 2023 | 11:06 PM
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here is my problem ,I wasnt able to replace sparkplugs because heat recovery unit was on the way for last 2 spark plugs .Small studs on the flange side were rusted and impossible to remove in order to get accesss to last 2 spart plugs,This one was ***** s...t I dont understand why hear recovery unit was placed right there above sparkplugs.On my es heat recovery unit is under catalic convertor not obstructing any thing.I will post picture and procedure detailed with pics how job was done including serpentine belt replacement with pisc as well
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Old Aug 14, 2023 | 12:50 PM
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I just had the same issue. I needed to use a lot of heat and an air chisel to separate them. Finally, one bolt came out with an extractor socket, and the other snapped off. So I just reconnected it with one bolt. So far, its OK, no codes.




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Old Aug 14, 2023 | 12:54 PM
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Top: 170,000 miles (has yellow + mark on the tip)
Bottom: New iridium plugs


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