Deafluggs

I think that's it mate ...they don't go wrong.....anyway Haynes manuals are carp. Try this, you'll have to open it in internet explorer if your using another browser as i don't work on Chrome. http://bahamutcars.free.fr/workshop/IS_98-05/

Check the ecu for any water damage it's in a black box to the right of the engine, if no joy there i'd have the ecu tested for any faults by a company specialising in ecu's. Personally i'd just buy a second hand unit from e bay. http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=lexus+is200+ecu&_sacat=0 Good luck and keep us posted.

I agree that sounds like a head gasket gone, but there is a quick fix. Fill the system and add a bottle of Kseal and follow the instructions on the bottle it does work from experience but it's only short term. Get it looked at asap.

Hi mate. 1st i'd check all the unions and jubilee clips are nice and tight,especially the heater hoses as they get overlooked. Also check the hoses going to the throttle body,if coolant is leaking anywhere it will leave a pink residue when it's cooled down so look for that too plus always remember to top up the coolant from the expansion tank and not the radiator.

Hi mate. Don't go to the garage to get the codes read, they'll charge you the same amount to read the codes than it costs to purchase a decent OBD2 code reader.

It's the old caliper slide pins, take it off remove the slide pins and grease them up with copper grease on both sides. If that doesn't fix it i'd get a caliper repair kit and strip them down and re build them. Good luck mate .

Yes i agree with patrick you need to get the key coded for the vehicle or you'll just be cranking it til you battery goes flat.

I think the part your on about is the upper wishbone and it's easy to replace. Have a look at this on line Is200/300 repair manual, you have to open it in internet explorer if your using another browser like chrome. http://bahamutcars.free.fr/workshop/IS_98-05/

Hi mate. You say the starter motor is slow when cranking the engine, mine cranks nice and fast check the apmage on the battery by drop testing it ie put it under load and see what the output is. Or just get a friend and jump her see if that makes a difference. Another thing i'd check is the battery in the key, i recently broke my ignition key and was left with just a stump to start it with and because i'd taken the other half into the shop i was visiting it wouldn't start without the other half of the key it could be something simple. Good luck.

It could be the Stub axle bushes, jack the car up grab the wheel and give it shake back n forth if it's the bushes you'll hear the clunking.

Hi mate. I had the same sound from my old engine it turned out to be the springs on the throttle body. Open the bonnet and rev the engine by turning the wheel on the body and see if the springs rattle around.

Yes they're a lot more comfortable especially on a long run and as they come out of a 2005 model they feel like new. I spent this morning cleaning the door cards before i fitted them and that was easy too.

Quick update on the leather interior. Got up to Sheffield and no way on earth was i getting an interior into the interior of my car,so out came the back & front seats that was easy enough,fitted them in just a few bolts and fiddly little bits of plastic and i was away........not. It turns out the seat belt locking mechanism was a different size to my existing seat belts so i had to take the front seats out again and swap over the catches. That was the only pitfall i came across. If your quick there's some front and rear seats in a Biffa waste bin behind a Little Chef somewhere in the Midlands.

Nice one ;)

I'll be picking them up this friday 09/03/12 from sheffield all doorcards are up 4 grabs. I'm heading south west so if anyone wants some of my interior it's free, or it's only going in the skip.