SteveLS400

Hi and welcome I have always used mine as a tow car without any problem except that with the rear overhang the lowest point of the bracket has been known to ground over humps. I have had some serious weight on including a trailer with a complete Range Rover which was also full of other stuff for weighing-in. The transmission cooler is an issue that has raised itself before. I have one. Under normal towing conditions it could be argued that its not necessary to have supplementary cooling. Consider the situation of queing uphill on a hot sunny day (the hill after the bottom of the M5, for instance) then the strain on the box in stop/start would, in my view, necessitate a cooler and they are alot cheaper than a new box.

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Have a look here http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/brake/rbrotor.html

I had a root-around and couldn't find anyone else with this issue, maybe time is taking its toll? Is it possible bits where out on these cars?

Cus one of is ........ I was young foolish; now I'm just foolish

Blimey; as I may have mentioned, mine has opening doors, see-through glass and pump-up tyres.

Been and had a look, but mine is rather different.

Let me explain why I said what I said. Firstly let me say that there was absolutely no malice whatsoever and I am amazed and disappointed in the response. Over the last few years I have spent many enjoyable hours on here believing that I was helping others and learning in the process. Often, I have searched on here and elsewhere in order to find an answer. I often have to do multiple searches and in doing so I glance at the subject (and the sub-heading) to see if its relevant to the original question. I do not read every search return as there are usually too many and, as regular users of the facility will know, the software will find everything with the keyword somewhere in it. So, to narrow it down, I use, as I say the subject matter. If the subject changes halfway through a thread, that is not reflected in the search. In this a search for LPG would return this thread which I would not read because the subject heading does not contain "LPG." That could mean I've missed valuable info. The same logic applies for anyone using the search facility. If we switch topics mid-thread we might as well have one long conversation. Or have I got it completely wrong?

Looks good to me, especially if 1 owner and FSH checks out.

Theres been a ton of threads about LPG, so have a search through them rather than change the subject in this thread because it makes using the search function difficult. Then by all means add to those or start a new one.

just like any other asset, owners have an inflated idea of the value. Then there will be those "feeling" the market and others who have to sell due to circumstances. Plenty of other factors such as service history can affect price. The remainig reason? They have no idea.

You're nearly right, I used various props - a piece of wood, brolli and a walking stick :winky:

Oh dear. No the later ones dont have such a nasty problem.

The only good option regarding struts is to replace them. They are a bit of a faff to remove and refit - and you will not want to do it more than if the scrap ones are not up to the job. They can also be regassed but the cost saving isn't woth the hassle IMHO. I got mine from fleabay.

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Hi and welcome I can see a picture of the car all masked-up for spraying but not a picture of the part you want to replace. I appreciate you are having trouble naming it but a picture paints a 1000 words. We'll if you help us to do so.

Actually, you probably could. And I will write it up soon.

It always does. Why does the car drive faster, smoother and better with a full tank?

You mean the half crown in the centre? Thats about the size of it. The circuit is finer than human hair.

No, only 1 fuse and it protects various things so you would know if it was a fuse issue because other things eg indicators wouldn't work.

Its probably not the memory itself but resetting it will help after you've used the joystick to bring it up, out, down and in as far as it will go a few times 1st. Eventually you will have to pad-out the washer in the motor housing but taking it through its full travel may overcome the problem for a while.

I love to fix your old lady and the radio as well :winky: but it aint a 5 minute job and from where you are to me, Newmarket's about half way. Wait till I write it up.

Well spotted.

Delightful is the word. The originals are chip type and so small its almost impossible to solder them because even the solder moves them on the pcb. They are slso mounted in the worst place possibe to get access and they are very close to the main voltage regulator which generates heat which in turn gradually weakens the solder on the chips. The pcb is highly complex and ridiculously fine in detail although the lower face is easier to work with. The fix is melf resitors to the underside. I have pictures and have promised Maurice (Benfur) that I will write it up. I just want to make sure that the one in the car is fixed and not susceptible to any problem. The grief and aggro means you don't want to be doing it more than once. Trust me. I can remove the unit, strip it down, rebuild it and refit in my sleep Ive done it that often.

Here's alink to a thread I started last year, which might prove useful http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=65638&st=0&p=711846&hl=+ride%20+height&fromsearch=1entry711846 If you have low profiles fitted on smallish rims, that could cause the problem as could a non-standard boy-racer front skirt. I come down in favour of the incorrect springs and/or suspension set up. Did it do this before your new parts were fitted?