Slightly Leaky Strut?!?!

[Sven]

I've been told the my n/s/f strut is leaking slightly.

What could this be, and can I fix it myself?

Thanks everyone!

Sven.

[BernardTamHK]

no, you cannot fix this yourself. They are referring to the damper of your suspension system. It is common for old IS's who have been thru years of spirited driving to leak.

I think your only alternative is to replace it. Either 2nd hand stock, brand new stock, or change ur car's suspension system into an aftermarket one.

[TheDon]

i bought a pair of new struts from

www.buypartsby.co.uk

Cost me £110 delivered to my door.

These are the same KYB dampers that the lexus dealer will supply to you.

Make sure you replace them as a pair though and not just the damaged one

[Sven]

thanks guys!

Now.. can somepoint point me to a Haynes manual?!

(Actually... I can't find one anywhere!!)

[TheDon]

matt has written a how to in the workshop section..

should only take a couple of hours to change

[Sven]

call me a numpty, but I can't seem to find the post?

I've found plenty posted by him, but not that one.

[jzflsrt]

I bought a cd version from A - Z on E-bay. is a PDF format and works great and very helpfull. In fact this Cd is the one that dealers work on to fix teir cars.

[Sven]

I think I've found it.

Its in the knowledge base, rather than a posting in the forum:

Explains on how to lower your car, but the basics are there :) (I think!)

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/knowledge...p;id=55&c=5