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No, I've not. But I am sure Planet Soarer has a guide if it can be achieved.
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As a start, you would need to obtain a climate display module from a non EMV UZZ30 or JZZ30 Soarer. I am unsure if the EMV contains discrete leads for climate and stereo and whether it is a straight swap. Many climate displays have poor LCDs given the age. Mine has started to go on my 98 Soarer.
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When E5 came along the rubber fuel hoses on a Datsun of mine perished. They had been previously replaced and were in good nick. I would imagine all fuel hose is tolerant of ethanol now.
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My Celsior and a GS300 that pulled up.
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Loving the JZS147s. They've aged very well.
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Be mindful that some parts for the UCF10/MK1 are no longer available from Toyota. This includes some suspension arms, and third party arms are not readily available.
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Used Aisin Type IV ATF no problems. They made the transmissions.
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Hope it's OK to post this as I'm not selling anything. I dropped my Celsior off to my mechanic this morning and he mentioned a customer had a UCF10 in with an intermittent ECU issue and the customer wants shot of it. Capacitors, poss? Anyway, it has a good chunk of history and I snapped a few pictures. Very straight, sills all solid. Didn't get the mileage. PM me if interested,
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Good luck! Have a rumble on my Celsior and am replacing front and rear ARB links and bushes with OEM. Only 43k miles so I suspect the noise may be something else...
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Conventional suspension is reliable, but after experiencing air suspension in my 1999 Celsior I really understand the term "self-levelling suspension". I can fly around corners much faster than my old 1998 LS400 on coils, and I'd refreshed that suspension well. My wife as passenger comments on how much more upright the car remains with air suspension. Not a huge difference in smoothing out smaller imperfections on the road, though.
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No. Might be tricky to find in the online parts catalogues, too. It does look like the right shape.
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No. Might be tricky to find in the online parts catalogues, too. It does look like the right shape. J0
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Pity more European cars don't offer nicer fabrics.
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Good power train. Keep an eye out for leaks from the 1JZ.
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Interesting hearing about the VVTi timing gear breaking the timing belt on the LS400. I note that both sets of VVTi timing gear have stickers on them referencing replacement at 100k kilometres (on my import Celsior.) I've replaced the VVTi timing gear on my Soarer at 100k kilometres as per the factory manual. Might think about it for the Celsior.
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Some Century parts from Amayama are actually cheaper than the equivalent UCF20 Celsior/LS400 parts. Go figure.
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On 7/25/2019 at 8:45 AM, LEDMaestro101 said:
So, I ran through 15 litres of ATF to clear out the old (black) fluid
It may not be your problem, but the transmission has suffered serious wear by the time the fluid is black.
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Good practice to run air con at periods all year around. This keeps the seals in the piping lubricated and prevents leaks.
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A few thoughts.
1. You want OEM ride and durability, then it's dig deep time for Toyota shocks.££££
2. BC make coilovers for the LS460. £.
3. Install non-air OEM shocks, springs, top hats etc as the 460 in SWB form came with normal springs shocks in some markets. ££
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Agreed. Extra budget for detailing the 1UZ intake manifold with the T or L depending on market Last decent looking engine to come from Toyota.
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2 hours ago, Greer said:
Phil, I did not meant that charge, I meant the congestion charges we have here in London & which are being extended in 2021 to include anyone owning a 14 year old plus car inside the North circular, that is on top of parking permit charges which vary in each borough & might vary within that borough depending on individual zones
I know. It will be in addition to all the other green levies like the congestion charge, ULEZ, fuel duty etc. Green will cover a lot of new taxes.
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My council will be lifting my parking permit charge from £90 to £300 in October because the car is older than 2000. Lots of greenwashing taxes to come.
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On 7/11/2019 at 8:55 PM, Daveyboy20 said:
The outer edge of my front 2 is worn out and I've recently had the wheels aligned. I do have wider wheels on there but i can't see how that would affect it?
Changing from factory wheels probably means a change in offset from factory spec which will alter suspension geometry.
LS400 DHP Wheels
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As above in good, straight condition, preferably in the south east of England and without tyres.
Thanks!