Are these easy enough for a DIY ?
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Lead Lap
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Are these easy enough for a DIY ?
Just got my car back from the Stealer.
Spend $1200 on stuff I didn't think I needed to replace.
Now they are recommending that I have additional work done.
Valve Cover Gasket - Leaking - $520
Front Lower Control Arm Bushings Cracked - $995
Are these items that I can do with limited mechanical skills or should I just find a good Indy?
This is for a 98 ES300.
Thanks in Advance.
Spend $1200 on stuff I didn't think I needed to replace.
Now they are recommending that I have additional work done.
Valve Cover Gasket - Leaking - $520
Front Lower Control Arm Bushings Cracked - $995
Are these items that I can do with limited mechanical skills or should I just find a good Indy?
This is for a 98 ES300.
Thanks in Advance.
Rookie
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: PA
Originally Posted by OceanView
Just got my car back from the Stealer.
Spend $1200 on stuff I didn't think I needed to replace.
Now they are recommending that I have additional work done.
Valve Cover Gasket - Leaking - $520
Front Lower Control Arm Bushings Cracked - $995
Are these items that I can do with limited mechanical skills or should I just find a good Indy?
This is for a 98 ES300.
Thanks in Advance.
Spend $1200 on stuff I didn't think I needed to replace.
Now they are recommending that I have additional work done.
Valve Cover Gasket - Leaking - $520
Front Lower Control Arm Bushings Cracked - $995
Are these items that I can do with limited mechanical skills or should I just find a good Indy?
This is for a 98 ES300.
Thanks in Advance.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,973
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From: Arizona
You're leaking oil and causing excessive wear on the tires. The steering may seem loose.
Suggest you check the condiction of the PCV valve plugged into a rubber grommet located at the passenger side, rear valve cover; that is closest to the firewall.. a failing or clogged valve would allow pressure to build up and blow oil out the valve cover seal or gasket.. If in doubt, the PCV valve replacement is reasonable. Get one at a Toyota dealer. The oil leak might stop, if your lucky and it hasn't been leaking long.
Locate in your area through yellow pages, the internet and word of mouth a good Toyota Repair facility...
Toyota dealer could provide a quality repair at a better price, ordering Lexus parts if different than the Camry.
Suggest you check the condiction of the PCV valve plugged into a rubber grommet located at the passenger side, rear valve cover; that is closest to the firewall.. a failing or clogged valve would allow pressure to build up and blow oil out the valve cover seal or gasket.. If in doubt, the PCV valve replacement is reasonable. Get one at a Toyota dealer. The oil leak might stop, if your lucky and it hasn't been leaking long.
Locate in your area through yellow pages, the internet and word of mouth a good Toyota Repair facility...
Toyota dealer could provide a quality repair at a better price, ordering Lexus parts if different than the Camry.
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