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  1. Excellent write-up! I guarantee most garages now would just suck their teeth and say 'needs a new starter mate' and proceed to charge you 2 hours labour on top of the cost of a complete unit! Probably quite true. Although to be fair, the starter (on the mk1 anyway) is a c*nt to get to. Even once you've managed to get to the two bolts and undo them, you still have to get the thing out round all the pipes and wiring, Lots of cursing ensues :tsktsk: Yup!! Sounds just like my Supra and all the Celicas before that too. Right angled joints and seven fingers seem to be a mandatory requirement for any toyota engine bay. Plus they like putting in the sneaky little sharp edge just right to catch your fingers too!! :D Thanks for the advice. Any ideas as to where I could buy one cheap (not lexus of course). Thanks
  2. Hi All, I have a MK2 GS300 with 175k and a 2000 model and have had a reoccuring ignition problem. When I insert my ignition key and try to start the engine, there is a click and the car doesn't start. It as if there is no charge. However, I am certain the battery is good (one year old) and the alternator is ok. On the 2nd or 3rd go the engine starts. Has anyone had this problem?? Any advice appreciated. Thanks
  3. Thanks you all for the advice, it was greatly appreciated I have now bought a lance, ph snow foam and some wash. Can't to snow foam this weekend. Thanks
  4. Hi All, I have just bought a halfords pressure washer and used it on my GS, using turtle waz universal cleaner (can be used on cars apparently). I'm not entirely impressed , particularly as I have just seen the pic of the snow foam. I was wondering whether you can help?? - How can I use snow foam and can it be used on a halfords pressure washer??? - or do I need to buy a different lance and would it fit the halfords pressure washer???? If anyone has a halfords pressure washer, would you know whether the solution need be diluted prior to adding to the detergent compartment or does the washer dilute it itself to 20 - 1 ratio?? Any help or advice is greatly appreciated. Many Thanks
  5. Thanks for the advice, My thoughts were that if I change from a 5w-40 to a 5w-50 it will provide better protection for motorway driving (as 99% of my driving is on the motorways and then coming to a standstill -M25 usually). Would I be correct in this assumption? In relation to seals. I recently did have to change the crankshaft seal (£450) as it had a leak, which I am told is usual for a high mileage car, as it has done 154K.
  6. Hi All, I have a mark 2 GS300 Sport, I have had it for over 3 years and always used a fully synthetic 05w-40 oil, It has now 152k miles and I have had it since 88. I do alot of motoway mileage (about 99% - 1% in town). As such, I thought it may be better if I used a thicker fully syn. Halfords now do a 05w-50 fully syn (I have always used their 05w-40) as I do alot of motorway driving, I thought of swapping to the 05w-50 from 05w-40. Will this be ok for my high mileage care or should I stay with a thinner 05w-40 synthetic or due to the mileage go for a semi-synthic if so which one???? Any advice greatly appreciated. Thanks
  7. Hi All, I have a mark 2 GS300 Sport, I have had it for over 3 years and always used a fully synthetic 05w-40 oil, It has now 152k miles and I have had it since 88. I do alot of motoway mileage (about 99% - 1% in town). As such, I thought it may be better if I used a thicker fully syn. Halfords now do a 05w-50 fully syn (I have always used their 05w-40) as I do alot of motorway driving, I thought of swapping to the 05w-50 from 05w-40. Will this be ok for my high mileage care or should I stay with a thinner 05w-40 synthetic or due to the mileage go for a semi-synthic if so which one???? Any advice greatly appreciated. Thanks
  8. As far as I know, to do a proper fluid change you have to do a combo of both. Removing the sump plug does not drain all of the oil, so you drain it first from the sump plug, refill with the same quantity that was drained. You then move on to the cooler pipe, turn the engine over and pump out fluid. re-top up with the amount removed, and keep repeating at the cooler until you start getting clean oil out of the cooler. Thanks, Could you tell me where I could find the gearbox oil cooler pipe please? Thanks Arif
  9. Hi All, I have a MK2 GS300 and am looking to change the transmission oil. The last time I changed it I did this by draining the oil from underneath the gearbox sump, the traditional way, but it was quite a messy job. I understand that it can be done by draining the oil through the oil cooler!!! As anyone done this, and if so could you let me know how this is done and where the gearbox oil cooler is located??? Many Thanks
  10. Hi A bit of a silly question, but it has left me a little confused. I have MK2 GS300 2000 model. I recently changed the brake fluid level a couple of weeks ago and have seen some strange happenings!!!! When the car is cold and the ignition turned off the brake fluid level is where is should be...at the max level. However, when I turn the ignition on the brake servo sucks in fluid and the levels reduces at the min level. So, I'm a little confused should the brake fluid level be at the max level, after the servo has sucked in the fluid OR the Min level after the servo has sucked in the level. Any advice greatly appreciated. Thanks
  11. You could try the hipower LED version bulbs or the pia versions as some give out a more cleaner light and dont look yellow so will match your headlamps a bit better? :) Hi, Any ideas where I could get some from, as I agree the yellow aren't so nice, brighter ones would be a lot nicer. Thanks
  12. Hi All, I have a mark 2 GS300 and the near-side side light bulb (the smaller headlight at the front) needs to be changed. Could anyone tell me what the procedure is to change the light? Many Thanks
  13. Thanks to all. One more question. I'm fitting new disks and pads tomorrow and wondered if you knew what the torque wrench settings were for the bolts on the front caliper? Thanks
  14. Hi All, I have been told that overtightening the wheels nuts can lead to warped disks. Can anyone tell me what are the correct torque settings for a GS 300 MK II Model with 18 inch Sport Alloys?? Many Thanks
  15. Thanks for all the advice, much appreciated. I'm fitting them next week. Shame they will create more brake dust, as current levels on OEM brakes already seem excessive, particularly on the fronts. Thanks
  16. Hi, I was looking to change the lower part of the seat and not the whole seat, as for the reasons you have specified. Are there any companies that specialise in refurbushing the seat, as I think it only needs new foam etc?
  17. Thanks for the advice guys. Have you used Minex Extreme Pads with 3 G Disks. Just wondered what I should expect from them. Hope they are not too screechy!!!!!! Thanks
  18. Hi All, My beloved GS300 MK2 has covered over 140k miles and I am finding that the drivers seat has become alot softer than the passenger. So I have the idea of changing the seat (the bottom bit) over from the passenger to the drivers (and vice a versa). Has anyone tried this or can this be done? Or can I buy a seat from lexus...would it be expensive? or can some other type of company can do this? Any advice greatly appreciated. Thanks
  19. Yep, I was also looking at the BMW 530D Sport, great handling, better than a MK2 GS, but not as nice inside and you don't get the comfort creatures. On the LPG issue, I have worked out that if I do 20k miles it will pay for itself (£2k) and I will always be able to sell it. I think alot of people are saying the same. I have heard that you should go for the multi-point system. Do you know if you get any power loss when converting to lpg?
  20. Hi All, The cost of petrol is wiping me out financially at the moment (and expect it is for all of us) and it seems that the 'pundits' are are saying that this will increase over the coming months. As all GS owners will know, the beast does drink alot (28mg on motorways at 75mph), so I am seriouly considering 2 options. The first is to sell the car and buy a diesel (although I will miss it dearly) or alternatively convert it to LPG. I'm sure quite a few people on here might be thinking similiar thoughts. I was wondering whether anyone has converted the GS to LPG and can they recommend anyone preferably Herts, Cambridge, Essex or London. All comments appreciated. Thanks
  21. Hi All, I bought a set of from 3G Disks with Mintex Extreme pads for my GS300 MKII last year. I'm now about to fit them, but I have misplaced the instruction booklet which explains the bedding in procedure. I was wondering if anyone can tell me what the procedure is?, so that I can ensure I don't them. Any advice greatly appreciated. Thanks
  22. Hi All, The MOT didn't pick anything up with the brake bias. I have the feeling its the pins (sliders) or a dodgy caliper. I'm certain its not my driving style as I always try to be gentle with the brakes. It seems you can buy them separately. I have bought a set of pins for each of the carriers (thats four in total) from lexus. The total came to £24 with VAT. I'm fitting them with weekend at my local garage, to see if it makes a difference. I have also ordered a set of 3G disks and fast road pads too. I will let you know, how I get along. Thanks
  23. There are two possibilities for a "siezed" caliper, the caliper pistons, or the sliders. The latter is probably more likely. Make sure that the sliding pins are free and greased. Replace the pins if they are corroded. Replace the rubber boots if they are split. Thanks, mate. I'm going to give them a look this weekend.
  24. The car had it's MOT last week and passed. I asked the mechanic about the vibrations and he stated that nothing had showed up, the car was braking fine. Thank you to all who have provided useful comments.
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