GA400

tvd51,

I think that is a great idea. It may help some people new to the forums and I hope a moderator can copy and paste this into a new thread and make it a sticky.

I will be glad to get it started.

My LS -> 1991 LS400, 227,000+ miles

Replaced/repaired so far;

Mandatory repairs:
Timing belt, water pump, seals, idlers,etc. - about 750.00
Power Steering pump rebuilt - about 300.00
AC Compressor rebuilt, new dryer, evaporator, refill R12 - about 600.00
Rear main seal leak (after trying synthetic) - about 750.00
Oil dipstick gasket leak (looks like rear main seal leak) - about 50.00
Front wheel bearings - about 500.00 (just replaced today by VVTi )


Optional repairs :
LCD on A/C controller/colock - about 750.00 at dealer, 200-300 for DIY
rearview mirror loses day/night ability gradually due to LCD deterioration - cost unknown
driver's side door window controller loses ability to control one or more rear window - cost unknown

Alright Guys, what did I miss,.......who else?

Rich

tvd51

Thanks, GA400. Here's my turn:

91 LS400, 150K miles.

Major repairs done:
- power antenna
- sway bar bushings
- brake calipers
- timing belt
- drive belt
- alternator
- steering pump
- A/C compressor, clutch, conversion to R134
- spark plug wires
- heater control
- throttle position sensor
- EGR pipe
- one oxygen sensor
- idler
- EGR modulator
- 4 shocks
- front lower ball joints

Current problems (will fix when possible):
- rack & pinion steering (it's leaking)
- starter (makes clunking noise at startup)
- other oxygen sensors expect to fail any time.

NOTE: We need someone to compile the information. Any volunteer ?

tvd51

500amg

62,800 miles 1995 LS400 - First owner and it's such a great car I don't think it's going anywhere for a while!

Static911

190,000 miles or something like that. After much abuse, the locking mechanism stopped working. The seat belt does not work. BUT.........I love this car! I still get 18-20 miles to the gallon and it is hassle free!

persian451

I've done all of those except the Idler, heater, AC, and sway bar bushings.

The starter is a pain in the butt especially considering the fact you just blew you money away since u you could have changed it during the EGR pipe fix

tvd51

Well, nobody knew it's the starter. Even now, it's still a theory.

tvd51

Wide LS

'93 LS 400 115,000 Miles

Repairs

- Rack and Pinion
- Shocks
- Springs
- Battery
- Altenator
- Timing Belt
- Hood Shocks
- Power Steering Pump
- Idle Up Valve
- Water Pump
- Radiator
- Ball Joints
- Spark Plug Wires
- Oxygen Sensors
- Bushings

That's all I can remember right now

LexusLad

My 1992 SC 400 just turned...........232,000.............and is still purring like a kitten. I know it's not an LS, but it has the same engine so I thought it would be OK to reply on this thread.

djr73999

95 LS400 177,500 (Yes that's right)

Things I replaced or repaired:

Power steering pump
upper EGR Pipe
front windshield
front lower ball joints
both front strut bar assemblys
front brakes, both front rotors
power antenna mast
tires(of course)
oil changes

That's it been pretty lucky

Hell it's still rides smooth and powerful


dj

Christian

Hello,

in case I did not post in this thread.

92 LS 400 434000km

things changed

Alternator once
Power Steering once
Springs once
shocks fourth
A/C compresoor fourth
EGR Pipe once
Hood shocks once
Radio was just repaired

Thats all I can remember right now. Probably forgot something!

Chris

tvd51

Christian: Did you replace the shocks and the A/C compressor 4 times ? This is unusual.

Wide LS: Is the idle up valve part of the power steering pump ? If it's a separate part, then where is it ? Did you replace all 4 oxygen sensors. Thanks.

tvd51

Wide LS

tvd51, The Power Steering Pump is seperate from the Idle Up Valve. I'm not sure where the IUV is, but it's near the PS Pump. Yes I replaced all 4 oxygen sensors.

Christian

Hello tvd51,

yes those parts went out four times.

A/C 1. 210000km
2. 310000km
3. 340000km under warranty
4. 350000km under warranty ( The whole A/C system was changed and swichted to RC 134)
Now the A/C works perfect it is only loud as a compressor.

Shocks: 1. 50000km under warranty
2. 160000km car started to be really unstable at high speeds >200km/h
3. 270000km same problems as 2.
4. 350000km same problem as 2 and 3. springs, shocks and rollbars from 93 model were
installed, should have been installed in the first way. Car feels a lot improoved
now. The old suspension was really soft not really good for fast Autobahn
travelling, especialy under high load. 100000km with shocks is quiet normally
around here.

Chris

tvd51

Chris: Thanks for the explanation.
I didn't know that high speed kills the shocks that fast. I replaced mine at 250000km and the old ones were still in fairly good shape.
tvd51

sonbum1

iTrader: (3)

my 1990 LS just turned 176,000

recent repairs / replacements

A/C compressor
alternator
struts
front fan
rac&pinion

current problems

power steering pump/pressure hose (somthins leakin)
cruise control (does not engage)
horn (wont honk when pressed, but works with alarm?)
key remote (any help, dealer says can't be replaced)
drivers seat (does not recline evenly)
gas gauge (needle doesn't move, empty light still works)
stereo (wont turn on when cold)
climate control LCD (but that one s a given)