First post here and wanted to give props to all who've made this site so helpful. From this site I've done the temp coolent sensor change, the modified air box, the muffler delete, and got to the bottom of p0430. On the code, it was a loose tensioner causing the timing belt to jump a tooth causing bad mpg rough starting idle and all the other bs that goes with that mind**** of a code. The modded air box and muffler delete is a must. Got to "Mericanize" your LS. Mine still sounds classy after the mods. Next steps are tint, Megan coils, and new shoes. Just wrapped in matte brown....not super thrilled, but an it's hard to butcher an LS

 

Glad we could be of assistance.

 

glad the forum discussions helped your LS. Any pics of your ride to share with us?

 

Like it from far away....up close, not so much.

 

Is that primer or plasti-dip?

 

OP, what was the original color? sha it's a wrap.

that's what the forum is for! and i'm glad the motor wasn't ruined by a jumped tooth on the timing belt as the engine is interference.

 

I don't hate the color. I kinda like it. Hmm, flat brown. Not bad at all. Who would've thought...

 

What caused the loose tensioner? And what was the fix?

 

Thanks timmy but why didn't you do something with the A-pillars?

 

The mechanic said the loose tensioner caused the TB and I don't know enough to doubt him, but I think the water pump was leaking on the camshaft sensor causing the p0430. The previous owner didn't change the pump with the belt and it has 150k. Either way bought a pump kit off eBay and since the muffler delete, she's breathing real nice. Highly recommend muffler delete, lighter is better. Also the power steering acv bypass is another helpful thread no more power steering pump barfing on the alternator

 

That's not Brown it's Bronze.

 

JDM headlights?

 

Hey was wondering if anyone has knowledge or pics of the sc430 rims painted black on our sled.