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Yes indeed, but can I check it's not broken. I've read it's an important sensor, what would be the symptoms of failure?

Gents, I've no record of the coolant sensor being changed, should I go ahead and change it regardless? I read somewhere about a fuse needing to be removed/reseated after changing the sensor but can't now find that thread. Needed?

might want to contact the previous seller of the wheels:

Two wheels now arrived, 3 more due on Friday - all will need refurbing, however they're priced accordingly. Only one cap though, so will source some plain 54mm caps for now.

Thanks, that does make sense. Its obviously not a rational expense on a 1k car - i did have brief thoughts of just driving it until it went bang, however with our 2yr old most likely to be onboard when its in use, i need a degree of dependability too.

i was planning on smearing some Bilt Hamber wax between the protector and the arch, I may thing again as i if i get the wax uneven, it won't got back on well at all. will take another look in the morning - today i merely wire brushed any surface rust and used FE-123 rust killer (www.rust.co.uk) where needed, on the sill section in front of the rear wheels. can't understand why the rear wheel wheels aren't as well protected as the front

Thanks - I don't believe it's a standard replacement, although usually (?) recommended. The tensioner and pulley are £180+vat at lexus so that would make up the difference in cost between quotes

Did that £501 include tensioner and pulleys? I haven't seen that price on the Lexus webpage

750 for the cambelt, tensioner, pump and pulley. That excludes the 10% parts discount. Labour is 'discounted' at £110/hr +vat!

Now booked in with Edgware - plus have opted for an intermediate service at reduced price of £150, mainly just to get the Lexus stamp in the book. Will get 10% off parts; Lexus man said i was already getting a discounted Labour rate, I'm less certain on this but didn't push it.

Digging up an old thread as I've been busy doing the same, cleaning out the wheelarches and arch lips. The rear arches were caked in mud, especially on the trailing edge, the leading edge not so much. If you haven't done this, I'd recommend getting your fingers into the wheelarch lips and clearing out the muck - plus, both the leading and trailing edges of the rear wheelarches are ready-made muck traps, just waiting to cause you grief. I tackled the rear initially with just a hose and water, then sprayed with a dilution of Bilt hamber Surfex HD and scrubbed with a bug remover sponge, although any all purpose cleaner would do. Will let the area dry overnight, and will treat tomorrow with liberal coatings of Bilt Hamber Dynax UC (underbody clear) wax. Are there any 'gotchas' removing the front wheel arch lip protectors?

Cheers Simon, i did mention that closer dealers have quoted a similar price, however they didn't respond with a counteroffer, so will assume they don't need the business Its no problem, i'll go to Edgware Road instead - their quote was cheaper start with, prior to the discount.

Swindon (Paddington Drive) are not a participating dealer apparently? "The gold members on Lexus Owners Club discount only applies to participating centre and we are not one unfortunately"

Thanks, I was comparing with my old Audi S8 which had 110aH/850cca. Could I expect to leave it standing 2 weeks without issue?

Somewhat underwhelmed by the size of the battery in my LS400, and the tray doesn't seem to allow a larger battery to be fitted. Is this really the standard fit battery size/spec? Can a larger battery be retro fitted? thanks all

Fancy a swap?

If thats the blue one, wheels are gone

Just didn't want to travel from London to Brum

Yes seen that one

Are these DHP centre caps? Don't look like it if I compare with the eBay link?

NP Jim, all feedback is good feedback when you're a newbie like me! I've been in touch with a couple of breakers in Brum, I was just looking to avoid the trip up the M6 :)

Ebay ad here suggests they're all the same ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291965276051?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l5999&_trkparms=gh1g%3DI291965276051.N36.S1.R1.TR2

Thanks Jim, that I didn't know!

Just signed up for Gold membership! May even driven over to Swindon if the 20% off Parts and Servicing holds true?

Folks Looking for a set of DHP wheels for my 98 LS400 Happy to buy with or without tyres but must have 4x centre caps - if with tyres, they should have at least 50% tread life, must be a quality brand and as close as possible to the original rolling diameter. Cosmetic issues acceptable as I'll get them refurbed, however they should be priced accordingly. Have noted the set of 5 on ebay, so looking for alternate leads. Question - are the nuts (or bolts ?) the same for DHP and standard 16" wheels? Many thanks