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Try this link instead, same login info

It still works.

http://www.arnottindustries.com/part_LEXUS...d46_gid421.html

as the heading says I was wondering if it were possible to buy the ball joints and fit them myself ( for future reference ) I have new ones fitted recently and im keeping the old ones so I can referb them which Im sure a 10 ton press will do the job

Im looking into this too, a bloke in OZ did his SC400 UCA's with Holden V8 (Pontiac GTO in USA) ball joints. I know they are different parts than on the Mk1 LS400 but to have a serviceable ball joint just makes sense. But $200 US (and free shipping in US!) for the pair of new UCA's with new bushings too almost makes this not worth while.

Didn't find any free ones for my GS300 but I did find a place in the states where they were a $15 (about £7.50) download.

Check out this link http://www.softwaredesignz.com/index.php?categoryID=65

Check this site out..

http://search.ebscohost.com/

Enter "user" and "password" in the fields and scroll down to the bottom ARRC link, then put in your year and model, lots of free info in the LS400. Almost seems like you are hacking into a pay site, but I think it is a US high school database.

Pull the calipers and use 2 c-clamps over the old shoes, pop the cover of your master cylinder and start compressing. The pistons will retract and then you can put in the new shoes. Works for me...

Hi,

I'm a new owner of a 91 LS400 in large part due to this forum. I'm very happy with it so far. There are some things that the car needs done but I just don't have the money to have a lot done, I can barely afford gas. I prefer to buy tools than pay a mechanic. Here are my questions:

Biggest problem: The car's giving me only 13 mpg (6 km/l) in city. Tyre preasure is maxed out 38 psi but it feels like i'm pulling a trailer. Using 91 octane. What do you think is wrong? Check engine light is ok. Can the Oxy sensors be bad and not show up in check engine? How do I find out if they are bad? I have ramps and can buy oxy sensor socket. All four may need to be replaced? Or front more important than rear? What else can i do to decrease consumption? Alternator?

Other problems:

TRAC light comes on after a couple minutes of driving and periodic humming sound. Is it ok to ignore it?

Very Minor oil leak around oil pan, PS rack area. Oil level stays high.

Very minor oil leak around PS pump, area barely moist. Oil level stays high... ok to ignore?

Sometimes car blows white smoke when started. Not always.

Upper control arm joint a little loose. little play. Ok to ignore for now?

Your advice is much appreciated

The UCA joint has been bad on my car since its 63000M check up and Im now on 94 (bought at 93k) itll just get annoying making a racket over the smallest bumps. O2 sensors will throw a code if any are bad. You can change them, but I dont think they will make much difference. I would get the injectors cleaned, with 2 or 3 tanks of cleaner and then proffessionally if that doesnt help any. And of course, replace the air cleaner. Bad mileage can also be attributed to a clogged catalytic converter, they usually have a lifespan of about 7 years. White smoke on start means valve guides, expensive and not really a motor killer, just a nuisance. Dont know about TRAC light. Do you all have a product called SeaFoam over there? Its a multi-purpose highly refined oil (naptha I think) that you put in the tank, in the oil and in the intake. Its supposed to clean the sludge out of the oil (change after a few days) condition the gas and clean the injectors, and mostly, clean the intake valves and combustion chambers. You suck 4 oz. into your intake by the power brake vacuum hose, turn off for 5-10 minutes, and then start it up to a fast idle. Itll blow smoke like a rocket taking off, but then itll mellow out. People swear by it for reducing knock, off idle stumble and crappy idle. A little oil on the motor is not going to hurt anything, just keep your fluids topped off and dont let it become a hazard. Good luck.