What did you do to your Lexus today.

[hockeyedwards]

21 hours ago, jamesbradbury said:

Let me know how you go with sourcing new rubber. I've got the same issue and can't find anything. I also don't want to remove it and refit it because it seems its held on with rivets and I won't be able to put it back in place.

On the back burner at the moment as original search didn't show much promise. I haven't even looked back inside the door since the bodyshop mentioned it. I couldn't even find it on the parts diagrams I have, might have to be a custom jobby from something similar...

[Jon Evans]

I've just had the windscreen removed and refitted. It should hopefully fix a small water leak I had which was causing the A-pillar trim to get wet, and general dampness in the car. I asked the guys to let me know when the roof gutter rails were removed if there were any broken clips, and it turned out there were loads, and quite a few missing completely. When they finished they said they had spares so they replaced them all. Result!

The windscreen adhesive primer had deteriorated and they could see loads of places where water was getting in - but also said it's not done too bad as they are currently refitting loads of screens on cars that are less than 3 years old.

I had to agree to have the whole screen replaced if it got damaged during the work because they couldn't guarantee it (£624), however they managed to refit it without breaking it so it was only £216. So I still have a genuine Lexus screen. The only non-original part is the rubber seal at the top of the screen, but it looks like factory to me.

I used Express Windscreens and I'm very happy with the service.

[Malc1]

very very fiddly gently, very slightly topping up to the Cold Marker Level on the PAS reservoir on my 91 Ls400  .....  it seemed only very slightly low when peering into the reservoir ...  BUT it's removed the faint occasional " catching " noise at the steering ........ no signs of any leaks anywhere, maybe just evaporation syndrome over the time since last checked, whenever that might have been !

Now on 99500 miles  ...  wot a delight she is to drive ....  as of course is my 95 Ls400 on nigh 250k miles now  😇

Malc

[Boomer54]

20 minutes ago, Malc1 said:

very very fiddly gently, very slightly topping up to the Cold Marker Level on the PAS reservoir on my 91 Ls400  .....  it seemed only very slightly low when peering into the reservoir ...  BUT it's removed the faint occasional " catching " noise at the steering ........ no signs of any leaks anywhere, maybe just evaporation syndrome over the time since last checked, whenever that might have been !

Now on 99500 miles  ...  wot a delight she is to drive ....  as of course is my 95 Ls400 on nigh 250k miles now  😇

Malc

"catching noise". You might want to try it with a couple of spoons of 3 Noughts. Always worked for me.😄

[LenT]

1 hour ago, Malc1 said:

Now on 99500 miles  ...  wot a delight she is to drive ....

A noteworthy achievement, Malcolm.  What are your plans for commemorating the magical mileage moment of attaining the 100K mark??  

Unfortunately, I see I have a prior engagement, but will be with you both in spirit. 

[Malc1]

Celebratory at 100k miles …….. I’ll just make sure I’m still around to use them each,  every other day, coz I just KNOW that’s what keeps them in fine fettle ……. oh, and a bottle of Aldi Prosecco too on the day …… maybe a month hence 😄

Malc 

am I a cheapskate 🤩

[Spottedlaurel]

My Mk1 LS400 has been sat on SORN since late last year. Got around to taking it to the garage yesterday, a pre-MoT check shows that it just needs a brake pipe and registration plate to get through so they're doing that later this week. It still drove as nicely as ever, reminding me why I want to persevere with it for as long as possible.

[Malc1]

Nigel. The Mk1 is a wondrous car …… suggest use her more, every other day, and enjoy the comfort and brilliant everyday motoring she can give …….. 

Malc

[Malc1]

On my Mk3 today she just turned 249,000 wondrous miles 

Malc 

[RadicalCoupe-Fuji]

I ordered a new scuff plate for the drivers side as it had a few noticeable dents & scuffs on it, got the new one in the mail today & fitted it. If I can ever get the alloys refurbished, Ill have a good looking 9 year old car! 

[DJT]

Malc1 your still 70k miles behind me.