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New Timing Belt Idler Pulley Bearing Bolt..the should shank should be longer and precision machined...
New Timing Belt Idler Pulley Bearing Bolt..the should shank should be longer and precision machined...
0 2017/02/04 20:36:39
The bolt moves side-to-side when the shoulder bolt is pressed flush to the Timing Belt Idler Pulley Bearing mounting hole recess.
The bolt moves side-to-side when the shoulder bolt is pressed flush to the Timing Belt Idler Pulley Bearing mounting hole recess.
0 2017/02/04 20:40:14
Found this image online of oil pump...It is upside down, but the Timing Belt Idler Pulley Bearing mounting bolt screws into the boss with tapped hole at lower left(no centering provision)...You must use a torque wrench to factory specs...
Found this image online of oil pump...It is upside down, but the Timing Belt Idler Pulley Bearing mounting bolt screws into the boss with tapped hole at lower left(no centering provision)...You must use a torque wrench to factory specs...
0 2017/02/04 20:42:53
Front of engine showing orientation of timing belt components...NOTE: This is an LS430 engine.
Front of engine showing orientation of timing belt components...NOTE: This is an LS430 engine.
0 2017/02/04 20:48:58
This is before image taken of illuminated door panel lighting module before application of the high temperature outdoor rated aluminum foil with high surface energy pressure sensitive adhesive with peel off backing to the interior of housing. Notice bulb hot spot due to perpendicular bulb mounting (bulb envelop should be parallel to the lense...)and resulting lack of light uniformity across the lense face...gray plastic absorbs light better than reflecting it...and it shows
This is before image taken of illuminated door panel lighting module before application of the high temperature outdoor rated aluminum foil with high surface energy pressure sensitive adhesive with peel off backing to the interior of housing. Notice bulb hot spot due to perpendicular bulb mounting (bulb envelop should be parallel to the lense...)and resulting lack of light uniformity across the lense face...gray plastic absorbs light better than reflecting it...and it shows
0 2017/02/05 20:01:11
This image is taken after application of foil.. Much improved uniformity across the lense with improved luminosity but the incandescent bulb hot spot remains, but is less prominent.
This image is taken after application of foil.. Much improved uniformity across the lense with improved luminosity but the incandescent bulb hot spot remains, but is less prominent.
0 2017/02/05 20:14:48
An after shot taken at a different angle
An after shot taken at a different angle
0 2017/02/05 20:20:31
Happy Toshiba brand incandescent T-3 1/4 all glass envelop wedge base lamp. Good quality..uncertain plastic wedge base will fit in the OEM socket..Toyota did an excellent molding job such that no other bulb may fit.
Happy Toshiba brand incandescent T-3 1/4 all glass envelop wedge base lamp. Good quality..uncertain plastic wedge base will fit in the OEM socket..Toyota did an excellent molding job such that no other bulb may fit.
0 2017/02/05 20:22:50
Side image of light assembly showing side openings...purportedly to allow heat to escape..or because the plastic sides would be too close to bulb...I covered the entire interior side to improve light uniformity...and because the aluminum foil does an excellent job of reflecting heat and not absorbing it as does gray plastic. If I feel the assembly temperature is too hot...then I will open up top opening and leave bottom covered.
Side image of light assembly showing side openings...purportedly to allow heat to escape..or because the plastic sides would be too close to bulb...I covered the entire interior side to improve light uniformity...and because the aluminum foil does an excellent job of reflecting heat and not absorbing it as does gray plastic. If I feel the assembly temperature is too hot...then I will open up top opening and leave bottom covered.
0 2017/02/05 20:28:18
Light assembly pocket with lense removed. Prepared surface with Q-tip.
Light assembly pocket with lense removed. Prepared surface with Q-tip.
0 2017/02/05 20:36:40
Beginning to apply foil tape. Here I cut tape to width, insert it into the pocket and bend it where it will be cut. The backing release paper haa not been removed at this point..
Beginning to apply foil tape. Here I cut tape to width, insert it into the pocket and bend it where it will be cut. The backing release paper haa not been removed at this point..
0 2017/02/05 20:39:12
The high energy adhesive makes this tape difficult to work with, but is necessary to durably adhere to the plastic housing. To better manage the tape while inserting it into the pocket, and improve results, I used the backing paper (wax side!) To use as a guide. Once the bottom is in place, I use my skewer stick to press it onto the bottom surface, then release the paper to finish the top.
The high energy adhesive makes this tape difficult to work with, but is necessary to durably adhere to the plastic housing. To better manage the tape while inserting it into the pocket, and improve results, I used the backing paper (wax side!) To use as a guide. Once the bottom is in place, I use my skewer stick to press it onto the bottom surface, then release the paper to finish the top.
0 2017/02/05 20:43:36
Insering foil panel using backing release paper
Insering foil panel using backing release paper
0 2017/02/05 20:50:06
Using side, tip and cut end od skewer stick to apply and smooth foil onto surface.
Using side, tip and cut end od skewer stick to apply and smooth foil onto surface.
0 2017/02/05 20:51:53
Foil applied to entire pocket of lamp assembly...sure does reflect light. By using a piece of release paper to guide the foil panels in place and a thin pointed skewer stick, the application turned out well..no wrinkles. I will advise on whether temperature issues with covering side holes in pocket. It is the authors opinion these cutouts were there because the sides were too close to bulb,(melting) so the OEM had to remove those sections...
Foil applied to entire pocket of lamp assembly...sure does reflect light. By using a piece of release paper to guide the foil panels in place and a thin pointed skewer stick, the application turned out well..no wrinkles. I will advise on whether temperature issues with covering side holes in pocket. It is the authors opinion these cutouts were there because the sides were too close to bulb,(melting) so the OEM had to remove those sections...
0 2017/02/05 20:54:41
Looking into intake runne from lower intake runner side looking up. The shiny transition from the lower to upper intake section is depicted to the right of the black kidney shape..
Looking into intake runne from lower intake runner side looking up. The shiny transition from the lower to upper intake section is depicted to the right of the black kidney shape..
0 2017/02/06 23:24:23
The small plastic square grille covers the thermister. I removed my lower dash cover to access mine...but if you just want to clean it....then if you have a fine bladed tool, the lances for the tiny cover are located top and bottom...make sure you can obtain a replacement in your interior color before you break it...
The small plastic square grille covers the thermister. I removed my lower dash cover to access mine...but if you just want to clean it....then if you have a fine bladed tool, the lances for the tiny cover are located top and bottom...make sure you can obtain a replacement in your interior color before you break it...
0 2017/02/07 21:56:41
The thermister bud located inside the assembly.. It appears easy to clean.
The thermister bud located inside the assembly.. It appears easy to clean.
0 2017/02/07 22:02:28
Side view of the assembly...the seal is shot and this could have contributed to the problem because it appears air intakes into the grille, so it was likely drawing air from behind the dash instead.
Side view of the assembly...the seal is shot and this could have contributed to the problem because it appears air intakes into the grille, so it was likely drawing air from behind the dash instead.
0 2017/02/07 22:06:22
This image depicts considerable dust in the thermister sensor tube that connects via a rubber tube to the HVAC venting...
This image depicts considerable dust in the thermister sensor tube that connects via a rubber tube to the HVAC venting...
0 2017/02/07 22:10:11
Toyota P.N...
Toyota P.N...
0 2017/02/07 22:13:27
The passenger sun visor shown open....for incandescent, the lighting is quite good, however, head on there is a glaring hot spot and lack of uniformity...to my eye the sides, and especially the corners appear dim....so room for improvement....
The passenger sun visor shown open....for incandescent, the lighting is quite good, however, head on there is a glaring hot spot and lack of uniformity...to my eye the sides, and especially the corners appear dim....so room for improvement....
0 2017/02/09 18:27:43
Rear Room Lighting module...there appears different part numbers for left and right side...apparently for extraction the module tilts and pops out only one side by inserting a very thin bladed tool to compress an internal clip.unsure if that is from the front or rearmost side...or if pressure is employed by two tools on the front or rearmost sides...
Rear Room Lighting module...there appears different part numbers for left and right side...apparently for extraction the module tilts and pops out only one side by inserting a very thin bladed tool to compress an internal clip.unsure if that is from the front or rearmost side...or if pressure is employed by two tools on the front or rearmost sides...
0 2017/02/09 18:58:14
Lexus interior lighting assemblies....groups #6 and #7 are the assemlies in question..
Lexus interior lighting assemblies....groups #6 and #7 are the assemlies in question..
0 2017/02/09 19:05:12
100A Alternator with 2 mounting ears
100A Alternator with 2 mounting ears
0 2017/02/12 10:22:43
130A Alternator...(2001-2003 LS430 only has same harness alternator plug connector as LS400 )has 3rd mounting ear...but will bolt in with special bolt from LS430
130A Alternator...(2001-2003 LS430 only has same harness alternator plug connector as LS400 )has 3rd mounting ear...but will bolt in with special bolt from LS430
0 2017/02/12 10:24:42
Positive cable stud on LS400 Alternator
Positive cable stud on LS400 Alternator
0 2017/02/12 10:35:09
LS430 postive cable mounting stud... Notice the windings wire profile inside casing...appears to be more square (higher efficiency design)
LS430 postive cable mounting stud... Notice the windings wire profile inside casing...appears to be more square (higher efficiency design)
0 2017/02/12 10:37:59
Image showing 1UZFE engine with stock alternator installed.
Image showing 1UZFE engine with stock alternator installed.
0 2017/02/12 10:43:59
Image depicting 3UZ-FE engine (LS430) with 3rd mounting ear...simply acquire the bolt and from Lexus and installation is bolt in.
Image depicting 3UZ-FE engine (LS430) with 3rd mounting ear...simply acquire the bolt and from Lexus and installation is bolt in.
0 2017/02/12 10:47:59
Power curve (Denso) for 130A alternator. (I believe this is power curve for same Denso alternator in 2001-2003 LS430) .the take away is better power production at lower RPMs where our engines tend to reside.over 1997 and earlier LS400's which have 2,700 RPM stall speed vs. 1998-2000 LS400 @2,200 torque converters and taller gearing ~3.73 vs ~3.26 for 1998-2000 LS400. It is my belief the battery will not have to work as hard at lower RPM's and thus will last longer.
Power curve (Denso) for 130A alternator. (I believe this is power curve for same Denso alternator in 2001-2003 LS430) .the take away is better power production at lower RPMs where our engines tend to reside.over 1997 and earlier LS400's which have 2,700 RPM stall speed vs. 1998-2000 LS400 @2,200 torque converters and taller gearing ~3.73 vs ~3.26 for 1998-2000 LS400. It is my belief the battery will not have to work as hard at lower RPM's and thus will last longer.
0 2017/02/12 10:53:18
LS430 oil pump bolts..bolt #3 (90109-08298) is the special bolt with studed hex head for affixing 130A alternator third mounting ear...
LS430 oil pump bolts..bolt #3 (90109-08298) is the special bolt with studed hex head for affixing 130A alternator third mounting ear...
0 2017/02/14 19:56:33
This Lexus parts diagram depicts Ls400 oil pump bolts...notice bolt #3 as compared to LS430 bolt does not have a stud protruding from the head...not necessary because LS400 100A alternator does not possess a third mounting ear.
This Lexus parts diagram depicts Ls400 oil pump bolts...notice bolt #3 as compared to LS430 bolt does not have a stud protruding from the head...not necessary because LS400 100A alternator does not possess a third mounting ear.
0 2017/02/14 20:01:35
Upper oil pan, oil dipstick tube...
Upper oil pan, oil dipstick tube...
0 2017/02/15 22:30:27
Hauled engine showing dipstick tube...Easy to replace like thiis but requires patience to extract and reinsert when engine installed.. I removed the battery, battery tray and unbolted the fusebox to better access the bolt holding the oil dipstick tube to the head...
Hauled engine showing dipstick tube...Easy to replace like thiis but requires patience to extract and reinsert when engine installed.. I removed the battery, battery tray and unbolted the fusebox to better access the bolt holding the oil dipstick tube to the head...
0 2017/02/15 22:33:49
Image depicting oil dipstick tube mounting ear and bolt.
Image depicting oil dipstick tube mounting ear and bolt.
0 2017/02/15 22:42:57
Not at all referring to an oil filter...I have cropped earlier photo to better direct your attention
Not at all referring to an oil filter...I have cropped earlier photo to better direct your attention
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