DLJ

Anybody know a good source other than Lexus for boot gas struts? The breakers at Battlesbridge have the cars but the struts have had it. Pattern ones are difficult because the piston end is not a ball joint, and not sure why but they are handed DLJ

Hi You are a long way away but there is a breakers in Essex that have two Mk ones almost complete, radio kits in both. NSEC Battlesbridge Near Basildon 01268 767555 I think that they will parcel Good luck DLJ

Did you know that Halfords will mix it for you, you need the code which is on the plate under the lid, or if you have it the original paper work. Mines black and its a single colour called think deep black, got two spray tins some time ago for about £15 DLJ

Hi all When I got my car last year the rears where nearly new Nankangs and the front Pirellies, The rears 18K on are still like new and the front wore out so I put Nankangs on, the ride is brill and quite. Ive heard it said that Nankangs are budget yokohams, dont know if that true but I cant fault the tyres nor the cost £56 per corner DLJ

I knew that Colin would have some info, I tried to get the stepper motor off to clean but risked damaging the screws, I presume that you suggest removing the whole unit and giving it a strip clean, any advise on the stripping process of the throttle bits? DLJ

If Im not wrong Colin Barber will know about this! It has been asked before, when starting the gal from cold the engine speed races away up to 1800ish rpm and quickly drops back to the norm as the temp rises, everything is ok, fuel consumption up to 32 (Yes) 0n a run and 25>30 normal use. This rise in revs on start though must cause wear whilst the oil initially does its best to get round the system. After all that the question is can anything be done to reduce this rpm at start up? I guess not due to the ECU being auto, but no harm in asking is there? Ive added one of the magic STP or something cant remember which now and change the oil about every 5K, its only done a genuine 80K, not a lot for a 1995 model. But it would be nice to take precautions as they say. Comments welcome DLJ

Does anybody know what the front whell alignment should be for a series 1 GS300 (1995)? My tyre place said "0" toe in or out, I would have thought that toe out was the norm but willing to learn. DLJ

Re my last the radio removal is in the workshops bit

Hi all :D I had the same problem with me radio and not displaying stations etc, I posted some info an age ago. To cut a long story short, actually disconnecting it and letting it reset itself semed to resolve the problem and it hasnt returned. I actually took it out and unplugged it (removal method in the maintenance bit) easy to do, may work if you disconect the battery though. I have rejuvinated my seals both boot and doors with a MER product which is called I think vynl and plastic cleaner/restorer it does work DLJ

Hi Keith, I use STP,I live in essex and buy it from COSTCO at Lakeside, they do a two pack for not a lot of money, cant remember how much sat here but not a lot. DLJ

Long time no talk, couldnt resist this one, mine is a 95 GS300, lovely nick and does 32 on a good run and between 25 and 28 aroung town, which I think is pretty good for a 3 Litre. I have used an injector cleaner frequently, dont know if it helps. The mileage is 74K. In moments of madness with the power switch on the needle goes down quite quick, but goes like stink as they say. DLJ

:D Ive had mine since April, prefer the shape to the Mk 2, its done a genuine 72K, is in ex condition and Ive only seen two more in my travels around Essex. Running costs, not a lot only problem really was the aircon. unfortunately no mate in the pub so cost me in total near £200, but worth the money. DLJ

Hi Mclean I had a similar problem, mines black and used a light rub with T cut and MER which worked a treat. See my post re Meguiars DLJ

Me stupid, didnt look at the spelling!!!!!!!!its definately Meguiars, I used the Cleaner wax polish in a red tub, they also stock the Gold Class Clear Coat, might try that next. How do you post a photo????????? DLJ

Now I know why my comments re MER appeared to be ignored. Ive just got a pot of Maguires polish, local store now stocks it and I have to say that it is brill in the true sense of the word! My motors black and looks the buis now. However I must defend MER, the vynl cleaner is good as I said before rejuvinates the ole rubber and helps your door seals. DLJ