Well ,the day has come .It's all my poor starter can do anymore to start the car .This is a question for those of you who have changed it out ,I know it's going to be a pain ,but what is going to be the hardest part of this whole thing ?Where do you guys get hung up at ,if any .And is there anything that I need to keep in mind ?Thanks in advance .

 

You won't have to worry about the EGR pipe that goes through the rear-coolant bridge (like we do on the 95-97) so it should be straight forward after removing the intake manifolds. Have you read up on the starter replacement threads here?

Here is one over at LOC that lists the steps needed on a 99:

http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums...howtopic=49611

 

Thanks alot ,that was a very helpful DIY thread .Im just going to print that out ,and go by that .Thanks again .

 

You're welcome. Here is another thread where I included several links to starter threads:

http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums...dpost&p=350214

 

How many miles are on your 1998?

 

I got 133,500 .Which I guess is somewhat common for the starter to start going at this point .

 

@LS400FAN How if your Denso holding up? Any pic guide? My 98 LS400 clicks but doesnt start so its time for mine I think.

 

Sherl did you get my PM reply?

 

No. I dont t@LS400FAN

 

Are the two gaskets for the coolant crossover bridge the same part number?

 

1998-2000 1UZ; yes, all four are the same part number.

 

 

Yes, it is. It's what I've used.