Replacing lower radiator hose
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Replacing lower radiator hose
Looked around for threads on this but could not find any. I’m trying to replace the lower radiator hose from my 08 LS 460. I can access the top clamp but the bottom clap looks difficult to get. Has anyone replaced the lower radiator hose before? Can I access it from underneath or do I have to remove the radiator? Any informative would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Hoping it’s nit the radiator itself.
Thanks!
Hoping it’s nit the radiator itself.
Racer
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Probably need to remove some under covers.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...ome-notes.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...ome-notes.html
Racer
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Yeah remove the undercarriage cover. Also be careful and avoid leaning on the small upper hose to the overflow tank. It is very fragile . If it breaks then you will need a new radiator. A fix is only temporary
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Lower radiator hose
Thanks for all your information. So just to confirm, I will need to jack up the car and access from underneath? I have jack stands. Do I follow instructions on lifting the LS? Lift it up from the front and rear center points in the manual then place the jack stands in there locations?
I noticed the vehicle has bent locations where the jack stands go and I was kind of concerned about having a hard time jacking it up.
Thanks!
I noticed the vehicle has bent locations where the jack stands go and I was kind of concerned about having a hard time jacking it up.
Thanks!
Racer
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The rears i have for doing brake work. I have used the rear diff as a lift point in last car. Good sturdy pair on stands and you will be good. If you want leave the lift up on the corner closest to you as well.
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Racer
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Buy some ramps at your local store. Do you have a large service jack or a small one? You need a large jack to use the pucks which you can get from Amazon. Invest in these if you can do oil changes or any general maintenance.
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Bought two pairs of these puck looking things from amazon. I plan on jacking up the car from the two front and rear center points of the car and then jack standing them on the four corners with these. Since some of the corner lips are a bit bent I’m hoping they will work great.
Any other advise? I am Planning on changing out the lower radiator hose and double checking everything under the car. I notice a vibration in the car since getting my starter replaced, especially when I put it in drive.
Im hoping nothing was installed wrong, especially the motor mount.
any advise appreciated.
Any other advise? I am Planning on changing out the lower radiator hose and double checking everything under the car. I notice a vibration in the car since getting my starter replaced, especially when I put it in drive.
Im hoping nothing was installed wrong, especially the motor mount.
any advise appreciated.
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Pit Crew
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From: Texas
Bought two pairs of these puck looking things from amazon. I plan on jacking up the car from the two front and rear center points of the car and then jack standing them on the four corners with these. Since some of the corner lips are a bit bent I’m hoping they will work great.
Any other advise? I am Planning on changing out the lower radiator hose and double checking everything under the car. I notice a vibration in the car since getting my starter replaced, especially when I put it in drive.
Im hoping nothing was installed wrong, especially the motor mount.
any advise appreciated.
Any other advise? I am Planning on changing out the lower radiator hose and double checking everything under the car. I notice a vibration in the car since getting my starter replaced, especially when I put it in drive.
Im hoping nothing was installed wrong, especially the motor mount.
any advise appreciated.
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You can get a variety of these pucks for super cheap on wish.com. : http://www.wish.com/search/jacking%2...13a2278e39d50b
You can get a variety of these pucks for super cheap on wish.com. : http://www.wish.com/search/jacking%2...13a2278e39d50b
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Yep. But trust me....so worth it. You will be amazed at the prices and selection of stuff you can get. Ie: I just received a set of tire valve stem covers with the Lexus logo.... 2 dollars and free shipping. lol.
It's a very dangerous site.
It's a very dangerous site.
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