Horsepwr

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 .

AzHotLS

iTrader: (1)

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

Horsepwr

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

AzHotLS

iTrader: (1)

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

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

JBrady

How many miles are on your 1998?

Horsepwr

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

Sherl

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

LS400FAN

Sherl did you get my PM reply?

Sherl

No. I dont t@LS400FAN

Tappy

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

paulo57509

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

Tappy

paulo57509

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