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Yes correct - which car would use the second option?

Seen this a few times on different parts sites, and I'm hoping an easy answer. Which option (2nd or 3rd) should I use for my 1998 Uk spec ls400? Just checking to see if comparable to amayama, for e.g. Good prices for my 89 SEC

Sorry, thought you meant these guys http://jemlexus.co.uk/ Lots of JEM/Jem related businesses on that stretch

Crazy how they can possibly quote £150 for the job, especially as the part was only £35 +vat

Nope, I used the Lexus main dealer. I think Jemca are just down the road, and their prices were pretty much identical to the Lexus main dealer

Car returned, the aux belt was an order item so couldn't be fitted until next week so a £150 smaller bill than anticipated. They also fitted new number plates FoC, new remote batteries FoC, and 3x metal Lexus Edgware key rings FoC... hot chocolate was pretty good too :) I will place an order for new wipers and an aux belt from Amayama, together with some ARB bushes front and rear. Thankfully the whining I was getting from the engine bay has also gone, so together with fresh 5/30 (was previously on 5/40) I can really hear the engine now which is great in my opinion. Will give it a good thrashing later this evening ! It was a 1k bill in the end however they appeared enthusiastic about the car overall, so can't complain too much.

Thanks chaps - I thought a MD stamp would be a good idea however Whilst i can manage the fixed price costs, its the adhoc costs that will sway me towards a specialist in future, especially at £110/hr + vat

So i dropped off the car at Lexus Edgware this morning, got a call at 3pm to advise of some advisories and an issue. Advisories: "wiper blades non-genuine and ineffective" - correct, but good enough for now air con service - "based on service records, aircon needs a re-gas and pollen filter needs changing " - how about actually testing the temperature and inspecting the pollen filter (changed last week, and aircon serviced in July) "Aux belt needs changing - 150 GBP to you sir " - erm ... what?! Surely this is parts only if all the other gubbins have been removed for the cambelt job? Is there a tensioner/pulley for the aux belt too? Issue: "engine undertray cannot be removed due to rusty fasteners - needs to be removed for access to cambelt / water pump job as well as oil change - 200 GBP to replace the fasteners " - erm.... what ?! I also enquired about a transmission fluid change, they advised its not recommended and is not required ?

At my local Tesco in North London (Friern Barnet) might be worth checking your local stores

Post from 'Yamae' on the thread below suggests a throttle body clean may help matters: http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/topic/73008-1998-ls400-shifting-issue/

Uh-oh, sounds expensive! Will check fluid levels tomorrow Didn't happen at all today whilst driving.

Looks great, is that Mica Green?

Apologies i missed this post, and it appears to clear up whether DHP wheels were available earlier than the Mk4. Assuming this was the wheels only, not the whole set of DHP suspension tweaks.

So wheels refurbed and new tyres fitted Opted for a powdercoated finish all over rather than go with the polished lip that the DHPs would have had - this should be longer lasting than a polished finish, which all seem to suffer water ingress pretty quickly. Centre caps are just plain push fit caps off ebay, sprayed to match. I have stickered logos to with the caps , however they are roughly 52mm diameter, which leaves a 1mm 'gap' all round. Unsure how my OCD will cope with this, but will try them once the weather warms up a bit to ensure they have every chance of staying on. Tyres: Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 235/55 R17 99V AO, MFS (A rated for sound (67dB), A rated for wet weather performance, C for fuel efficiency) - £394 delivered Took it for a spin up the M1 and found the tyres soooo much quieter than the ditchfinders that were on it - maybe expected as the old tyres were quite badly weathered and had cracks appearing on the sidewalls. Also noticed the slight increase in overall diameter introduced by using 235/55/17 as made the speedo more accurate by 2mph in comparison with the Waze app (used to read 4-5mph higher on the old 225/60/16s) There doesn't appear to be much if any increase in harshness at road speeds, it still retains that factory feel to it, so a win all round from my perspective. The new setup has also removed a significant wheel wobble I was getting at m-way speeds, which is nice. Steering weight feels very slightly heavier, but this could just be down to being slightly under-inflated. Will check pressures with a digital gauge, but I had asked for 32psi all round. Lastly - there is a difference in the wheel nut - the DHPs require a conical nut, in comparison with the flatter nut of the 16" wheel. Luckily, the wheel refurb place had 16 suitable spares which they sprayed up whilst i waited. I love the way it now looks, however my attention is now on the loose and broken bits of trim which are letting the side down somewhat.

Looks to have an aftermarket exhaust fitted too? How does it sound?

Congrats, saw that on eBay and thought it looked well. I *think* your wheels have been retro fitted, I don't believe they were an option on mk3s based on recent research.

Thanks goldtop - similar symptoms then but not 100% the same. I wonder if mine is sensor related.

Just recalled, it happened near my house after a 45 min drive, so would have been at normal operating temps. I turned right at a traffic light, felt some hesitation, i.e. revs building but no movement, then suddenly it 'caught' and i shot off with a bit of wheel spin! could this be throttle position sensor related?

Goldtop - did you find a fix to this? I've experienced something very similar earlier this evening in my 98 LS400. I can't recall if it happened when the car was cold or warmed through.

Thanks - my car is due at Lexus on 1st Feb, will see what they say. Very confusing to see 2 part numbers for 2 different items.

Gents, seeking your help to ID some parts needed to re-affix the lower cladding on the NSF wing and NSR door. http://www.lexussouthatlantaparts.com/showAssembly.aspx?ukey_assembly=787389&ukey_make=1082&ukey_model=15669&modelYear=1998&ukey_category=21743&ukey_driveLine=8081 From the above diagram, I can't decipher which adhesive pads I need, nor the plastic mounting clips that attach the cladding to the wing and door (14mm and 19mm diameter according to the diagram) eg Front wing sticky pad - i see its 75696 for RH and 75696A for LH (assuming LH/RH is when sat in the car ?)- however there are two part numbers for each A and D ? 7569650050 and 50060 I'm a newbie to the parts catalogue, so hoping something simple, eg, does *60 supersede *50 Same point re the front wing cladding mounting clips - 2 part numbers for both 75397A and D, which are the same, ie 7539750040 and 50050. Help please!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/lexus-ls-400/222376666933?hlpht=true&ops=true&viphx=1&_trksid=p5197.c100068.m2280&_trkparms=ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140211130857%26meid%3D1ec7ca39557f41f79ed1f55b3f80ae16%26pid%3D100068%26clkid%3D1914023255336307100&_qi=RTM2063723

I thought when i Iooked first time (on my phone), the colour had a hint of lilac to it - can't see it once on my laptop A few late LS400s have popped up recently, there's another on ebay right now with fjord green, with DHP option.

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/332093429192?_mwBanner=1 Do like that colour.

Mine is fine then, will stay away from the 'search' function :)