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Backside of passenger side undercover depicting lense snap in tabs...lightly compress the tabs and the lense easily pops out. Similar on the driver's side. DO NOTattempt this from the frontside.
Backside of passenger side undercover depicting lense snap in tabs...lightly compress the tabs and the lense easily pops out. Similar on the driver's side. DO NOTattempt this from the frontside.
0 2017/01/22 19:58:24
Before application of reflecting foil tape in light pocket... Also...mind the plastic tabs closest to the firewall when extracting the passenger side undercover, or you will shear them off..
Before application of reflecting foil tape in light pocket... Also...mind the plastic tabs closest to the firewall when extracting the passenger side undercover, or you will shear them off..
0 2017/01/22 20:04:51
Aluminum tape applied to light pocket of passenger side footwell side. ..huge improvement in reflectivity.
Aluminum tape applied to light pocket of passenger side footwell side. ..huge improvement in reflectivity.
0 2017/01/22 20:10:59
Dome/reading light assembly showing highly polished relectors for reading lamp bulbs but not the main domelight festoon bulb.....more of a heat shield and the matte white surface does not present optimum reflectivity or uniformity....although the lense assembly does a lot to cover for this.
Dome/reading light assembly showing highly polished relectors for reading lamp bulbs but not the main domelight festoon bulb.....more of a heat shield and the matte white surface does not present optimum reflectivity or uniformity....although the lense assembly does a lot to cover for this.
0 2017/01/26 23:18:06
0 2017/01/26 23:26:16
Visibly improved reflectivity with foil over stock plastic surface
Visibly improved reflectivity with foil over stock plastic surface
0 2017/01/26 23:35:49
Nashua brand high temperature outdoor rated aluminum foil tape with high surface energy adhesive.
Nashua brand high temperature outdoor rated aluminum foil tape with high surface energy adhesive.
0 2017/01/26 23:41:51
Paper cash register tape used for templating aluminum foil.
Paper cash register tape used for templating aluminum foil.
0 2017/01/26 23:45:33
Non intake runner pockets contain pools of reddish fluid...Supposed to be there? What is it? Purpose?
Non intake runner pockets contain pools of reddish fluid...Supposed to be there? What is it? Purpose?
0 2017/01/27 21:50:37
Closer view of bottom half of intake manifold showing reddish fluid. In pockets
Closer view of bottom half of intake manifold showing reddish fluid. In pockets
0 2017/01/27 22:04:31
1998-2000 LS400 exploded diagram depicting upper - lower intake manifold and metallic gasket (larger U-shaped)
1998-2000 LS400 exploded diagram depicting upper - lower intake manifold and metallic gasket (larger U-shaped)
0 2017/01/28 14:34:13
The original threaded hex bolt standoff is corroded....resistance/voltage drop to block....Could it me cleaned..possibly, but the protective coating is toast and well worth replacing for a few dollars
The original threaded hex bolt standoff is corroded....resistance/voltage drop to block....Could it me cleaned..possibly, but the protective coating is toast and well worth replacing for a few dollars
0 2017/01/29 19:27:20
Image depicts the threaded hex standoff in relation to compressor stay. The thread forming screw at bottom affiixing negative battery cable was also replaced.
Image depicts the threaded hex standoff in relation to compressor stay. The thread forming screw at bottom affiixing negative battery cable was also replaced.
0 2017/01/29 19:37:05
New corrosion free stud from Lexus...about $1.50.
New corrosion free stud from Lexus...about $1.50.
0 2017/01/29 19:46:10
Located this DEX/MERC III chart online for mineral based ATF depicting viscosity vs temperature...it is apparent that viscosity increases exponentially below 30 F..
Located this DEX/MERC III chart online for mineral based ATF depicting viscosity vs temperature...it is apparent that viscosity increases exponentially below 30 F..
0 2017/01/29 21:52:25
Valvoline mineral based DEX/MERC ATF as recommend for LS400 P.S. systems.
Valvoline mineral based DEX/MERC ATF as recommend for LS400 P.S. systems.
0 2017/01/29 21:58:22
Valvoline synthetic version of its' DEX/MERC ATF....
Valvoline synthetic version of its' DEX/MERC ATF....
0 2017/01/29 22:02:44
The synthetic back label suggests it is a substitute for Toyota Type IV... If so why can't we use Toyota Type IV in our power steering systems....and why didn't Toyota do so in the first place...cost differential?
The synthetic back label suggests it is a substitute for Toyota Type IV... If so why can't we use Toyota Type IV in our power steering systems....and why didn't Toyota do so in the first place...cost differential?
0 2017/01/29 22:07:25
Exploded Lexus parts diagram of 1998 LS400 P.S. pump internals... Lexus shop manual and parts list outlines the individual.pump vanes are tolerance specific and fitted by P.N....similar to valve shims..It is highly unlikely the rebuilder gets it right...never mind the quality of bearings, o-rings, shaft resizing, polishing, replating, etc
Exploded Lexus parts diagram of 1998 LS400 P.S. pump internals... Lexus shop manual and parts list outlines the individual.pump vanes are tolerance specific and fitted by P.N....similar to valve shims..It is highly unlikely the rebuilder gets it right...never mind the quality of bearings, o-rings, shaft resizing, polishing, replating, etc
0 2017/01/30 17:08:48
New "Timing Belt Shaft" aka Tensioner Pulley Shoulder Bolt #13556-50010
New "Timing Belt Shaft" aka Tensioner Pulley Shoulder Bolt #13556-50010
0 2017/01/31 18:31:05
Koyo Timing Belt Tensioner Pulley depicting shoulder bolt insertion
Koyo Timing Belt Tensioner Pulley depicting shoulder bolt insertion
0 2017/01/31 18:37:56
"Timing Belt Shaft # 13566-50010 (shoulder bolt)
"Timing Belt Shaft # 13566-50010 (shoulder bolt)
0 2017/01/31 18:48:31
1998-2000 LS400 Aisin Timing Belt Kit Instructions Pamphlet Cover Sheet
1998-2000 LS400 Aisin Timing Belt Kit Instructions Pamphlet Cover Sheet
0 2017/02/01 07:06:07
Front of intake depicting at top of air intake a tube extending into the inlet port... Anyone cut this flush with roof of intake?
Front of intake depicting at top of air intake a tube extending into the inlet port... Anyone cut this flush with roof of intake?
0 2017/02/01 22:33:18
Top of intake showing routing of the port -vacuum hose-VSV
Top of intake showing routing of the port -vacuum hose-VSV
0 2017/02/01 22:39:14
Image of the bulb assembly post extraction with the grill opened. Grille and bottom half is molded as one piece so mind the thin plastic hinge and direction it swings open...on the connector side.
Image of the bulb assembly post extraction with the grill opened. Grille and bottom half is molded as one piece so mind the thin plastic hinge and direction it swings open...on the connector side.
0 2017/02/02 19:45:30
0 2017/02/02 19:52:14
This image of the outside top of glove box depicting the plastic lances that retain the light assembly in place... I removed the entire glovebox to photograph.
This image of the outside top of glove box depicting the plastic lances that retain the light assembly in place... I removed the entire glovebox to photograph.
0 2017/02/02 19:53:43
Image depicting upper outerside glovebox with lamp assembly.... lances hold it securely in place.and need to be compressed somewhat for extraction.. Glovebox assembly removed to facilitate photograph..
Image depicting upper outerside glovebox with lamp assembly.... lances hold it securely in place.and need to be compressed somewhat for extraction.. Glovebox assembly removed to facilitate photograph..
0 2017/02/02 20:00:52
Glovebox has access hole with room for finger to compress the two side plastic lances and allowing downward pressure to push module out without removing glovebox.
Glovebox has access hole with room for finger to compress the two side plastic lances and allowing downward pressure to push module out without removing glovebox.
0 2017/02/02 20:05:40
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0 2017/02/02 20:28:35
Wooden skewer stick used to apply and smooth foil to bulb assembly cavity
Wooden skewer stick used to apply and smooth foil to bulb assembly cavity
0 2017/02/02 20:31:04
Front left interior lower door panel depicting plastic light lense... Proper technique for removal, or does door panel come out? (For those asking for before and after pictures of aluminum foil reflectorization..it is difficult to capture.. This light is not as yellow or dim as photographed.)
Front left interior lower door panel depicting plastic light lense... Proper technique for removal, or does door panel come out? (For those asking for before and after pictures of aluminum foil reflectorization..it is difficult to capture.. This light is not as yellow or dim as photographed.)
0 2017/02/04 18:28:03
Notice the gap between the bolt and the bore just to the left of the shadow line (just below the chamfer)
Notice the gap between the bolt and the bore just to the left of the shadow line (just below the chamfer)
0 2017/02/04 20:31:04
....and the gap just to left of shadow line after shifting the bolt.
....and the gap just to left of shadow line after shifting the bolt.
0 2017/02/04 20:34:02