Just took the Lex into the Stealer!!
11-09-04, 06:45 PM
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Just took the Lex into the Stealer!!
I just dropped my baby off at the stealer!!! I have a 91 LS400...took it in for the 90,000 mile tuneup and timing belt job. Quoted me $1100 on the timing belt and $570 on the service. WOW!!! $1600 My Gosh!!! I also need two new shocks on my hood...they want $265 for that...I told them I will try to get them aftermarket...Does anyone have a source for those?
Even tho it is expensive...I love the service tho. Valet...gave me a loaner Avalon...and free bottled water and muffins...
Even tho it is expensive...I love the service tho. Valet...gave me a loaner Avalon...and free bottled water and muffins...
11-09-04, 11:13 PM
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I just asked a question that is all about the shocks on the hood....I guess I am a total idiot but I don't know what you are talking about. I don't really care what you think my user name means.....because your guess is WRONG!!!
11-09-04, 11:29 PM
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Welcome to CL Aburas!
Courtesy of member "retrodrive"
http://www.cureline.net/lex/howtos/h...ood_shocks.htm
Courtesy of member "retrodrive"
http://www.cureline.net/lex/howtos/h...ood_shocks.htm
11-10-04, 08:24 AM
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Thanks for that link! I will try that.
The dealer just called and said my car looks really good...no leaks...nothing...except one thing (of course) my lower ball joints have some "play"...they want $505 to fix it. Is this too expensive? Is it cheaper to take a Lexus to a Toyota dealer to have a repair like this done?
The dealer just called and said my car looks really good...no leaks...nothing...except one thing (of course) my lower ball joints have some "play"...they want $505 to fix it. Is this too expensive? Is it cheaper to take a Lexus to a Toyota dealer to have a repair like this done?
11-10-04, 10:39 AM
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Originally posted by aburas
Thanks for that link! I will try that.
The dealer just called and said my car looks really good...no leaks...nothing...except one thing (of course) my lower ball joints have some "play"...they want $505 to fix it. Is this too expensive? Is it cheaper to take a Lexus to a Toyota dealer to have a repair like this done?
Thanks for that link! I will try that.
The dealer just called and said my car looks really good...no leaks...nothing...except one thing (of course) my lower ball joints have some "play"...they want $505 to fix it. Is this too expensive? Is it cheaper to take a Lexus to a Toyota dealer to have a repair like this done?
I would use an independent mechanical repair facility with mechanics that are ASE certified.
Ask around and you should be able to find a reliable/honest one.
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11-10-04, 11:22 AM
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Originally posted by aburas
Even tho it is expensive...I love the service tho. Valet...gave me a loaner Avalon...and free bottled water and muffins...
Even tho it is expensive...I love the service tho. Valet...gave me a loaner Avalon...and free bottled water and muffins...
Anyway, lower ball joint removal is a small step beyond removing the wheels - just three more nuts to remove and a loaner tool to press the studs out. Any want-a-be mechanic or shop can do that.
11-10-04, 05:46 PM
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I just asked a question that is all about the shocks on the hood....I guess I am a total idiot but I don't know what you are talking about. I don't really care what you think my user name means.....because your guess is WRONG!!!
I just asked a question that is all about the shocks on the hood....I guess I am a total idiot but I don't know what you are talking about. I don't really care what you think my user name means.....because your guess is WRONG!!!
Bro Calm down man, your name has a meaning in another language and we thought that was your intention, but i guess not. No need to get offensive. Sheeesh.
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11-11-04, 08:22 AM
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Thanks for that info about the lower ball joint. I called autozone and they want $38.99...the dealer wants $200 for the part and $205 for the install. That seems like a rip!
Oh...and Darden....I am a girl...Bro man!
Oh...and Darden....I am a girl...Bro man!
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11-12-04, 08:23 PM
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You can get the hood shocks from http://www.l-tunedparts.com for like $47 a piece. They are a Toyota/Lexus dealer. $200 for just the shocks is a rip. Replacing them is literally a ten minute job.
I thought about the autozone cheap shock way, but I wasn't crazy about grinding out the ball joint. There's something to be said for having the original shocks and just puttin' 'em on.
Brian
I thought about the autozone cheap shock way, but I wasn't crazy about grinding out the ball joint. There's something to be said for having the original shocks and just puttin' 'em on.
Brian