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  1. Hi, I have a 97 Lexus 400 which I have owned for 3 months and am very pleased with. Originally according to the user manual it was fitted with 225 60 R16 tyres but during the passage of time has been fitted with 245 50 R17 which I expect will require replacing soon. The ride of the car is not as precise as I would like and wonder if this may be due to the larger tyres fitted, I am thinking of either going back to original spec or even fitting 245 (40s or 45s) R17 tyres. I know the speedo will read higher than actual by a few % but hoping to get a better ride and handling. Also 245 (40s or 45s) are quite a bit cheaper, can any one reccommend any particular tyre I fancy Dunlop SP Sport Maxx A or the Bridgestone RE050 Has anyone got experience and words of wisdom on this subject matter. Best Regards
  2. Just some feedback on how I got the problem sorted. Removed screenwasher jet as advised and the tried every method known to man and beast to get it unblocked. You name it tried it. Eventually I noticed that the jet was manufactured in two components and with surgical precision using a stanley knife I managed to separate the two piecess. Inside I found a spring loaded check valve assembly,the check valve was clogged up with a thick blackish green slime. I carefully cleaned this up and cleaned out the jets again , the assembly was then stuck back together with superglue. Care taken not to glue up the check valves. I let the glue cure for a couple of hours and then refitted to my LS400 and it works fine. This perhaps goes someway to explaining one they are so expensive to buy from Lexus (circa £50). They are not just a sreen jet as fitted to other marques.
  3. Hi Steve, I have tried everthing to unblock the drivers side washer jet and have now resolved to removing both jets and giving then a good clean or buy new. Do you know how you remove the jets without cuasing any damage, It look a fiddly job. Hi , Yep its quite easy . open bonnet and look for a black oval blanking trim- gently prise off with a flat blade s/driver (i did get mine off with a finger nail) being careful not to drop it into the e/bay. Its difficult to see into the hole due to location but the jet is held in place by a upper and lower spring clip which is part of the jet assy. again using a stubby flat s/driver its a case of pushing this into the main body of the jet when you get it right it should lift a little on the bonnet, then its just a case of wiggling it out so to speak. Best to do this when you have the new jets to go straight in else you will have to clamp the hose to stop it falling back into the hole. am takiing mine into work ttommorow to airline it out. steve. Cheers Steve I will give it a try tommorrow.
  4. Hi Steve, I have tried everthing to unblock the drivers side washer jet and have now resolved to removing both jets and giving then a good clean or buy new. Do you know how you remove the jets without cuasing any damage, It look a fiddly job.
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