Chrisy Bhoy

Hi could be the gaskets on the exhaust by the cats, is it worse when cold. or a bust erg pipe back of the engine,let us know which area of the engine its comming from.

Yeah mate, its worse when cold and stops when heated up. Iv still not had a min to look under the bonnet but im pretty sure its coming from the front of the car.

Where should i check for the above mate.

Cheers,

Chris!

Over the last week a ticking noise which happens when l accelarate from 1st gear is really ****** me off.

Iv not looked under the bonnet yet, but it also happens when l boot it and put the foot down.

Anyone want to hazard a guess or had this before?

Its a 1997 Ls400

Chris!

Hi,

They only seem to be in the USA.

I bought a set for mine and they let in water so after a year the reflector was rusted ( but only on one of them) so I bought a set of smoked ones and these have been ok up to now.

Thanks Steve!

Al prob need to get them from the US then. I really do think they make a big diffrent to the front of the car!

Cheers!

Alright folks,

Anyone know where to source these clear bumper lights?.....cheaper the better! Seen them on eBay from the USA, but the P&P costs are massive.

Sorry...to fit a 97 LS400

Cheers!

There are some on ebay as they are Pioneer ones ( one is on BIN for £2.99 + £2.00 p+p) here's the link

http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/search.dll...+disc+cartridge

P.S. Don't forget the playing side is facing up in these machines i.e when you put them in the cart you cannot see the label.

Thanks very much steve!!

Has anyone or does anyone know where i can get a mulitchanger cartrage for my 1990 ls400? When i press the eject button on the C.D changer in the boot it opens up to show there is no cartrage there!

Anyone help?

Chris!

Any Scottish member got any idea?

Cheers, Chris!

Anyone know where to get my hands on a set of these? Checked flea bay and couldnt find anything?

Cheers, Chris!

Can anyone list any good garages to take a LS400 to in Scotland? For possible service work and any odds and ends?

Iv went through the site and i can seem to find any lists? Can someone point me in the rite direction?

Cheers,

Chris!

Sorry if this is a bit trivial guys, but how much is a years (& 6 months) Tax on the LS400? What is the CO2 level for a car of this size?

Cheers,

Chris!

Thanks Guys!

Im quizing the garage about the service book and when the cam belt was changed just now!

For the £1200 the car will be MOT'd for a year, do you think i should push my luck and ask for 6/12 months road tax? At least then iv got the car no the road for the the year in the price i payed! Again that service is niggling in the back of my head!

Al keep you's posted anyway guys! Thanks again! :winky:

Hi and welcome to LOC

Be wary with no service history ( I would ask why there isn't) as these cars are expensive to repair and maintain.

I think you can get the service history through a Lexus dealer if you can quote the VIN but not sure if they will want to see proof of ownership 1st ( or ask the seller).

I'm a novice owner myself but I'm sure there will be more detailed advice coming through soon from other more expert members.

Cheers,

Steve

Cheers mate! I might quiz the garage some more and get the VIN and visit Lexus in Glasgow to see if i can dig anything out!

Rogue - How did you guess mate? :D

Hello all!

My name is Chris, i stay in Motherwell (not far from Glasgow) in Scotland! I was brought to the attention of the forum through my quest to get myself a 525 SE BMW!

While proweling many garages on the look out for a 525, i was introduced to a G plate (1990) LS400 in dark grey! And to tell you the truth i have fallen for the big beast! But insteed of raging right in there i took the reg for an experian check and the model to see if i can find out a bit more about these machines......an wa-la...im here!

The LS400 have a great rite up! Can anyone give me a bit of advice with regards to buying this car? Things to look for during test drive ect?

She is a G plate in Dark grey, auto, 130307 miles on the clock. The garage sdold the car to the last owner a few years back and the boy traded the beast back in for a something a bit smaller. Its had the cam belt changed a 90,000 but the service book is lost for it. It will be MOT'd for a year and its coming in at £1200!

Any views or advice anyone?

Cheers, look forward to posting a fair bit on this forum (if i get her! :D )

Chris!