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Before the 1200 mile hike I've just done I put in a full bottle of injector cleaner (perhaps too much?) at Dover and the usual 95 octane. Only needed two top ups while in France but had to use SP98 which I personally think that the Car doesn't like as much as the lower octane. 95 is only sold as E10 in France which I have read can destory an old engine so 98 only way to go and admittedly I use Supermarket / Le Clerk which saves 10c a litre so maybe not the best grade. Never had a problem with jerkiness although using Cruise I did think maybe there was a hesitation or could have been the way I disengaged it. Not sure if there are rules to follow on Cruise which I'll check. Most times I just pulled the lever forward to disengage and then pressed the button, but maybe I pressed the button only to disengage on occasions? Cruise is geat for going up hills but I don't like it when going down hills. Will watch out for hesitation symptoms with the small amount of driving I do in the UK. Throttle body cleaned not so long ago.

Curiious Mike how your original posting is not showing the earlier photo - perhaps you changed it as iI suppose it will have died on ebay) which explains why the observations made at the time don't refer to the current photo. At a glance the black car looks much nicer albeit a hash of lexus parts. A high price for individuality!

Glad its not an MOT issue but neverhteless there is nothing more irritating than something not working which you are constantly looking at! Malc you have my sympathy. I'd rather have been given a dent somewhere by a trolley which I'd barely ever notice than have something right before me not working properly. As you say, so frustrating! Won't be using the thump method if it should refuse to budge again as I imagine such a sensitive piece of equipment does not really respond to bullying.

Just back (2 am)from 600 mile drive from France (yawn) and my LS behaved admirably.. Always good to select a return on Sunday when their are no Lorries allowed on the road other than refrigerated. Road to ourselves and good cruising speed. Only surprised when parked up at Calais after the now usual double seach by the boys with the weapons slung on their shoulder, that the Rev counter was not working. It certainly was, for all the journey whenever I glanced at the speed. Anyway it started working again once in Dover and seems to now be OK. Must have got a fear of Water!

But didn't say he thought it better than his Roller - which is a comment I've read more than once!

You may want to find a local Powerflow Exhaust centre and refer them to this thread for a job done at same cost? Rotten cat flanges and y pieceexhaust sorted

I like Maxxis but really couldn't say how quiet they are in comparison. Had them on my W140. Seem to do the job. I did put two Nexens on the back but not so keen on them. They may wear quicker and no I don't do many burnouts! (any)

My mistake on that. I just bored the hole to the size of the pipe, party inserted it and used air fix glue (can only be used after cleaning thoroughly) and have not had a problemt with it since. good luck with your fix john. .

The Air Control Valve is vital for the engine to run properly.,Used to get problems with My W126's because of ACV's becoming sooted up. I've never heard of anyone blanking it off. Your difficulty is going to be because you don't have a flat surface to get a good seal the Tail fitting might prove very difficult, if not impossible, Better a screw in spud. Perhaps a spud for an LPG Inlet manifold may be the same size? You can check with Tinley Tech what bore size they are? Then self tapping in new position?

I left it too late to go for the Nationwide - totally forgot tomorrow holiday and also Monday - been very busy and my policy expires on 18th so, just gone with renewal of policy and breakdown cover - but next year I'll go the Nationwide route if still applicable Thanks all.

1/8th of an inch is not 10mm more like 3mm unless I'm losing it! Surprised plastic glue not storng enough as the part doesn't take any stress whatsoever. Very small bore pipe. Mine has held well but if you applied it to tainted the palstic with something such as tape glue then you need isopropanol (?) to clean it first.

Malc, Can you tell me what the Breakdown Policy states under " **Please refer to your policy documents for full vehicle eligibility rules, including any exclusions." as until someone gets an account it doesn't seem to state what the exceptions are?

Good news and bad news for me. Because my drive is uneven bricks on sand I decided I didn't want to use Jacks to change the UCA I thought might be faulty. My mechanic being overloaded I took the Car to my nearby Ford Dealership where I get my MOT.- £1700 quoted to get through MOT last time but did it for signiicantly less by non Lexus part and trusted Mechanic. So, they said they'd take a look. Might take an hour. What?? How much will the inspection cost I asked. What is your rate? £110 an hour was the reply. I said thats more than Lexus charge (?) and the cost of a full MOT is only c.£40 Ah well it isn't charged if we do the jobs he said. Had to bite the bullet as off on 1200 mile journey soon. Walked back to the Garage after half and hour and no one working on the Car. Mechanic report said the knocking must be coming from a loose exhaust heat shield as he didn't find any other problems but mentioend the rusty rear springs. So, accepted the £51 half hour charge and feel (almost) comfortable that there isn't any major problem. Will however be taking in addition to the two Rear springs, a UCA and LBJ (drivers side) anda spare Drop link not fitted last time. Its llike taking the Parts Department whenever I go away!!

My small pipe also broke off. Slightly different in shape I think to yours and was ableto partly insert it. Then best fix is using the sort of plastic cement glue they use on Airfix model kits. Goes hard as rock.

You might like to try South Wales Propshafts Ltd. Bought a gaitor from them for a UCA. They have a website but phone is 01633 263400 Must keep this name handy http://www.southwalesprops.co.uk/propshaft/consumables/cv_boots.htm

Thanks all. Re the Nationwide I just had a look and there is this note. " Nationwide Building Society acts as an Intermediary to Liverpool Victoria Insurance Company Limited for car insurance." Difficult, as my existing B/cover is with Silver Knight and my insurance is via a Broker indirectly to LV. Not much point in my asking LV for a quote for my insurance even though I have received their bumph saying "cheaper Car Insurance with us?" The "?" says it all. Still may give them a call just to alert my Broker that I'd like a £100 off quote! Looked at the ADAC site John, and very interesting if slightly dated in some of the testimonials. Need a lot more reading I think. I know Saga would quote me lower insurance but the Silver Knight B/cover only comes via LV. Oh well, probably go with my renewal as time spent messing with options is boring me rigid.

Many breakdown covers don't cover cars of 23 years for European cover. OK I can have cover if I go with my present insurer but it won't be available if I go to another insurer. .Can anyone tell me if they have European Breakdown cover for say mileage 8000 p.a. and max 90 days abroad? What price and who are the organisation? I know i can get a better deal for the Insurance cover but European breakdown cover is a "must" for my peace of mind. I read somewhere that they won't cover you if you are visiting a second home?? Also would an "advisory" on an MOT be used as a means to void their liability where work has not been done? Just asking, and I know what everyone thinks of Insurers. So no swearing please!

Just checked my notes and I wrote 93 to 2000 Wheels - Offset +45 J16 x 7JJ. Borbets K7 Tyres 225x60 R16 If they are the Borbets it will say the offset on the inner part of wheel. Just read your follow up? Not sure about his comments. Check your handbook. I don't have mine to hand. ps What size tyres did they have on them?

If they are the Wheels you showed us that were on ebay I don't have any spacers fitted to the ones I have. Are you sure you need spacers? Have you checked by puttinh one on the car? They are close to the Caliper parts but should be OK unless 95 is different to 93? I bought some wheels nut covers 22mm last year to cover the nuts and set the wheels off. After a Winter they looked pretty dirty and even though chromed plastic I thought I'd need a new set. Good piece of advice - for what may look like pitted chrome is to use a piece of Aluminium foil with water and ordinary soap on the surface. Came up much better than i expected. Will last another year after a bit of vaseline rubbed in to any pitted area. .

Lifted front wheel yesterday but couldn't feel any play in the ball joint just using my hands to try to lift and swivel. although the UCA looked shot as quite a gap. Should have tested it with a crowbar under wheel and lift to see play Doh! UCA didn't look anything like the Nearside. Fortunataly I have an offside UCA as I bought a pair from USA a while back and only used NSF. Tackle it tomorrow - perhaps. .

Congrats - nice understated wheels. Get that set on the L3xus breaking perhap?, I doubt the tyres you presently have would fit. Or are you going to go for originality with DHP's? I like the colour but it was once said to me that Green cars never sell - they were wrong.

i have an aversion to looking at Dogs dangly bits but maybe thats just me? Trying to keep clean that grill would I imagine be a nightmare. evey little triangle getting dirt in the corners despite washing. Still, I wouldn't mind hiring one for a day and posing! Don't know what I meant on reflection about Merc AMG grill being like an old Beemer as more like a modern beemer - I think. Prefer the Horizontal lines to grills. Anyone noticed that Ford have a grill much like the Aston Martin or once again is it my eyesight failing.

Perhaps Royzels has bought them, or they have been delisted. They are like these Mike http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEXUS-LS400-1UZFE-V8-1991-COMPLETE-CAR-BREAKING-ALLOYS-ENGINE-SWAP-DRIFT-/302262613554?hash=item4660417632:g:zakAAOSwOyJX9O6C

I have a set of Lexus wheels with 225/60/R16 like those shown and I think they look the Bees Knees. I think, but am not sure they would have come off an IS200. My set were refurbed and came from Poland There's a photo of them on my Car somewhere on the Forum and also I think you'll find a car being broken with them on, On t'bay. Do your own research to satisfy yourself. .

I don't think my fluffy dice would look too good in there! Hate the front grill ever since Audi introduced the idea with the raging Bull Lexus copied it and made it an unfavourite car. Like the lights on some cars seem meant to intimidate in the rear view mirror. Frightening Children and old men must be really satisfying What are Car designers about these days? If its what the young blades want then Sales will tell it all. Having just seen the new High Performance Mercedes- AMG - GLC63 Debut with Bi-Turbo V8 what have they done to that grill? - looks like an old BMW - Apols for the swearing! and no I don't really have any dice!