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Thanks. I think that's probably the key, with the engine running 🙂

Every year my car fails the M.O.T. because of two holes in the mid section exhaust, where it splits off to the back silencers. And every year I 'just' manage to tape or bandage them up to get the car through. However, this year I wanted to be 100% sure so I did that old trick of blocking one of the tailpipes up and having a vacuum cleaner on blow up the the other and then testing with a spray bottle with soapy water to check for bubbles where it may be leaking. Having passed my little test I took it off for the M.O.T. where it failed on the exhaust again. Apparently my little test wasn't good enough, so my question is this. Exactly how does the garage perform such a test and how can I do that at home to be sure it's gas tight before I waste more money at the garage? Also, if anyone has or can point me to where I can get the mid section exhaust for a MKI 91-97 Lexus GS300 2JZ-GE (piccy below) I'd be eternally grateful

Although the lower picture is a bit blurry and at a very slightly different angle, basically, they're the same aren't they? The top one is the one I purchased from ebay, which stated it was for my car and the lower image which I found online with the correct part number etc., is definitely the correct one. As I said, they look exactly the same. My suspicion is that the one I purchased, top, is indeed correct but just had the wrong label. I would crawl under the car to compare but it's freezing out there and I have a bad shoulder, but I shall see on Monday when I take it to the garage for them to change them. And while I'm at it, if anyone knows where I can get a centre exhaust silencer assembly for my MKI GS300 in the U.K. I'd be very grateful because as far as I and my mechanic can tell, they no longer exist!

I purchased two suspension arms for my MK1 1997 GS300 but when I got them they were labelled as MK2, even though the listing said MK1. The dealer said not to worry because they are the same. Basically, is this true or is he trying to pull a fast one? Image attached.

Just how difficult is it to replace some of the bulbs behind the dashboard as half of mine seem to have failed over the past few years and it's getting quite annoying as the headlights indicator and half of the general illumination bulbs have failed. Thanks

I'm assuming it simply has to be gas tight to pass the M.O.T. and doesn't matter what it looks like, if so I'm tempted to just have a go at patching it up myself with Holt's Gun Gum etc., just to get it through. This would then give me a year to get it sorted properly.

Already been there. According to them it is beyond repair.

It's a thought. Probably 20 miles+

The only trouble with a custom made exhaust is that I can't take her out on the road so they would have to come to me which I'm not sure they would. But thanks for the advice, at least there's some hope. :)

Hi peeps. I have a Lexus GS300 - BHP: 209 Engine Code: 2JZGE Drive: Rear Wheel Drive Camshaft: DOHC JZS147 - 1993-1997 and about a month ago it failed the M.O.T. It failed because of a rusty old mid section exhaust assembly, the part with the silencers. (Diagram attached) For the past month I have being trying everything I can think of to get a replacement, from trawling ebay for scrap dealers to searching online for automotive companies. The only one I found turned out not to be in stock but they did kindly offer to get one directly from Lexus for over £1000 😒 My plea is this. Does anyone have or know how I can get hold of this item so I can get my lovely old girl back on the road, as so far it seems to be one of the rarest things on the planet. Thanks.