Es300 Engine Problems

[mike0110]

hey guys i just found this forum and was hopping one of you could help me out. i have a 95 ES300 3.0L v6 lexus, it just started a few new fun problems. it smokes ALOT from the tail pipe (white smoke), uses about 2 pints of oil per mile, shakes when idling, and drives like its misfiring. its been driven 2 miles in its current condition and its going to be parked untill i figure out what i can do with it. my guess would be a blown head gasket. this car had been overheated, has always leaked tranny fluid, power steering fluid, anti-freeze, and slow leaking oil, but never smoked or given any sign of burning oil. so...i would like to know what might be wrong with the motor and how can i fix it?

[Lexus2D]

:)

Sorry i carnt help im no good @ this stuff

[irlundee]

Yes, this happened to me too (few days ago). As you suggested, it is the Head Gasket i.e. the engine is done.

I had to have it towed. I managed to find a low-milage Jap. engine for a Toyota Windom (98) that would work for the ES300 for $800.

[philipwk]

My opinion is you may have a burnt valve.

Do a compression check to start.

[ColinBarber]

Hi Guys

I would recommend you post over on our US forums, may more ES owner there as this model has never been officially available in the UK.

http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/