Purplexed

Greetings,
I have a "higher" mileage LS400 (84Kmiles) and anticipate that the Starter, alternator, PS pump, AC compressor,timing belt. will give out at some point.

This information would help us anticipate failure and replace these components prior to leaving us on the road.(not that a Lexus would ever do that) Thanks for taking the time.

1) Year of vehicle and model
2) # of miles
3) type of driver, cruiser, performance (a performance driver puts a little more stress on the engine and components,eg: higher revs etc.)
4) Starter-miles when replaced due to failure
5) Power steering pump-miles when seals went and miles when the pump needed to be replaced due to internal problems
6) Alternator-miles that it had to be replaced due to internal problems ,eg:wear, if you replaced it due to Power steering leaks , indicate so.
7) AC compressor- miles at replacement and leaks in system, what was the weak point.
8) Timing belt-miles at failure (rare) and if you replaced it prior to failure, was belt in good condition.

If you had NO problems with some of the above , or just a few, Please respond to Questions 1,2 and 3, this will tell us that you have not had any problems at a given mileage,(which is a good thing).

Thanks for participating.

Purplexed

This is about as major as its been for my vehicle. Lexus serviced .
1993 LS400
present mileage=85K
Previous miles = cruiser

52K miles-Re-seal power steering pump (no alternator involvement)
82K miles rear rod bushings and axle boots.
During 85K miles -2 batteries, one set of brakes

No other items other than antenna mast a few months ago.

Not bad for 85K miles huh!!

David Davis

I just purchased my 92 SC400 this year with 100k miles. I have all the service records.
1. 33k miles antenna mast replaced
Sway bar bushings lubed
2. 59k miles Water Pump replaced
Front Crank seal replaced
3. 64k miles Rear brake pads replaced
4. 68k miles Driver's window control module replaced
5. 88k miles Antenna Rod replaced
6. 95k miles Power Steering Pump replaced
new Battery&ground cable
Front Brake Pads replaced
New windshield
7. Since my ownership 100k miles
New Timing belt
Spark plugs [CarQuest $7.64 each]
Trunk Struts [CarQuest #4508 $26 each]
Serpentine Belt
Changed trany fluid
Shocks [Tokico HP-$69 each]
Coolant flush
Repair broken door panels
Replace battery terminal ends

8. Yet to do
Adjust valves

I may have skipped a few things.
Dave Davis

garnet92

Purplexed: I bought my 92 SC4 in Nov,'92 - now has 70k miles - 100% serviced by dealer - agressive driver -following are components that have required service:

44k - A/C compressor
48k - Power steering pump (no alternator damage)
52k - Antenna motor/mast
53k - Starter
59k - Drive belt & power window master switch

Over the 9 years, 2 batteries and 1 brake job

Regards,

93lexgs

93 gs 300
i got it with 130000
i have 143000
now i replaced the bat
the ant post
and oil pan