98 LS400 Clicks but doesnt start
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My socket decided to take a look at tranny and it's stuck there. Fell down while I was trying to remove the harness bolt from the tight spot (back of the coolant bridge). Anyway to remove it? A magnetic pick would work? Next time I better ship the car to Lexus.
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If that won't reach you can tie a magnet to some fishing line...?
Be very careful, worse case scenario is you knock it from its current location and falls where you can't see it.
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Something like this- https://www.harborfreight.com/15-lb-...ool-95933.html
If that won't reach you can tie a magnet to some fishing line...?
Be very careful, worse case scenario is you knock it from its current location and falls where you can't see it.
If that won't reach you can tie a magnet to some fishing line...?
Be very careful, worse case scenario is you knock it from its current location and falls where you can't see it.
Magnets are great, it's actually the first thing that comes out my tool-box when working on anything. This is the one I use. https://www.harborfreight.com/flexib...ool-94614.html Flexibility is nice.
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Nobody has ever done that, have they? It sucks when you can hear those nuts or bolts you can never find banging around and then go bouncing out while driving down the highway on the test drive.
Magnets are great, it's actually the first thing that comes out my tool-box when working on anything. This is the one I use. https://www.harborfreight.com/flexib...ool-94614.html Flexibility is nice.
Magnets are great, it's actually the first thing that comes out my tool-box when working on anything. This is the one I use. https://www.harborfreight.com/flexib...ool-94614.html Flexibility is nice.
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Removing the coolant bridge will make starter extraction easier.
Excellent time to replace gaskets on front and rear coolant bridges...mind the torque specs.
Inspect the condition of knock sensor wiring and replace rubber tubing on bottom of intake manifold-which is sold in bulk at dealer.
Possible side projects:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...-manifold.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...crossover.html
Excellent time to replace gaskets on front and rear coolant bridges...mind the torque specs.
Inspect the condition of knock sensor wiring and replace rubber tubing on bottom of intake manifold-which is sold in bulk at dealer.
Possible side projects:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...-manifold.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...crossover.html
Also how on the earth am I supposed to torque the starter motor bolts I did managed to remove the starter with spanner but how would I torque it back.
NEXT TIME I AM SHIPPING THE CAR BACK!!!
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