Nickbird01
-
Posts
36 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Events
Store
Gallery
Tutorials
Lexus Owners Club
Gold Membership Discounts
Lexus Owners Club Video
News & Articles
Everything posted by Nickbird01
-
Hey all. My 2000 y reg is200 just failed the mot on two front bearings and a rear bearing. Now, the mech that did mot wants 1000 pound to put right. I've told him that the car is not worth that so I am going to do the work myself. The front bearings are straight forward as I have access to a press. I've been told the rear are a ball ache to do as the rear suspension will need to be dropped and the risk of breaking the bolts is high. Is there a how to floating about foe the back bearing. Thanks all.
-
Hey. I have discovered that my radiator fans no longer work. I am about to check the fuses. If that is not the problem I am thinking thermostat. If so where is the little bugger and how easy to change out is it.
-
Hey. I have standard 18inch aeros on me Lexus. How low can I go without modding arches and the likes. Cheers.
-
That's what I thought but there is definite daylight between the top and rest of bottle.
-
It wasn't the rad after all. The bottle on the fan assembly is leaking. Looks like the seal around the top of the bottle is no longer sealing so is loosing water. Was a cheaper part but looks like its a rubbish design in general. Shame as rest of car seems so well built.
-
http://bit.ly/18q60VH Was thinking eBay. Good price two year warranty.
-
Thanks mate. Sounds good to me. Should be a couple of hours to do then.
-
I think my radiator is leaving. Are there any guides to changing the rad. I am pretty handy with the old spaners so any help would be good.
-
The front wheel bearings on a is 200 are they pressed in? Thanks.
-
I have got a sqeeking noise witch I think sounds like its coming from front the front off side wheel. It gets. Faster as I do witch leads me to think wheel bearing although its not a grinding/rumbling. And as I turn it gets louder witch tells me breaks but they are not that old. It's driving me nuts. The car is a high miler but I'm trying to get her up to a good standard as I love it.
-
Forgot there were rules to owning a Lexus. Oh wait there's not. I bought my Lexus cuz it looks a bit mean and is super reliable.
-
200 I know it's small but commitments come first.
-
Hey all. I have tried to fight it but I can't. My inner boy racer is winning. I've heard a couple 200's lately with after market exhausts. They sound pretty awesome. Any ideas where I would get one.
-
After Market Parking Sensors
Nickbird01 replied to Nickbird01's topic in Lexus IS200 / Lexus IS300 Club
Parking sensors fitted an color match was spot on. After finding the courage to drill holes in the bumpers the install was very straight forward. Taking power from reverse light makes the entire install confined to the boot (as so far only rear sensors fitted). Very pleased with this cheap but pretty awesome mod. -
65 per wheel for powder coating. Where do I sign. Will be worth the trip I think.
-
After Market Parking Sensors
Nickbird01 replied to Nickbird01's topic in Lexus IS200 / Lexus IS300 Club
I bought my set from e bay. On the recommendation of the local garage boys who said the do a lot of after market sensor jobs. 30 pound all together for eight sensors and a selection of about 16 colours to choose. And the champagne coloure was a close match to my car. -
I haven't but am looking at getting my wheels refurbed (and possibly powder coated) my friend has a focus st and is in prosess of getting his wheels sorted so if he sorts them soon will get mine done and let you know who and where.
-
Hey. I have bought a set of after market parking sensors. Now wiring I don't have a problem with but routing the wires from front bumper to boot and back bumper to boot. Any tips are welcome.
-
He had a really pretty dig so it was a win win. I joke.
-
I thought as much. After explaining to my local garage that if he could find the parts to service a v6 is200 I would happily pay him double and make love to his dog. (I was confident about the subject)
-
Ok a couple of people now have asked if my is 200 is a v6 or not. Now I know a little about my car and as of yet have not come across a v6 powered 200. I thought they might of got it confused with the 300 but I'm sure it's a simaller block to the supra? I think the father in laws is 250 is a v6 but as far as I know the 200's are straight. Am I mistaken?
-
Thanks guys will get the maintenance guys in work to have a look. Anything to get away from the aircraft for a few mins.
-
Cool that's plan a then. Any idea how one would do such a job? 😬
-
Sad times. Got in the car this morning and got a soggy backside. Turns out my sunroof has leaked. Oh we'll I never use sun roofs any way so will just seal it up I think.
-
Cheers mate same to you sir.
