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Hi Mike Short answer is I don't know. I couldn't find any matches on ebay or google either. I guess Autotech used only part of the number on the invoice, maybe. I'd think that it was likely a bush kit for the rear subframe. John

About a year ago my 2004 RX300 failed on rear subframe (amongst other things). I found this place that imports cars from Japan to break for parts. I got a subframe for £360. It was corrosion-free. NIPPON AUTO SPARES LTD ★ 4.6/5 £360.00 Inc Delivery - Estimated 2-3 Working Days HOW TO ORDER BUY NOW ONLINE OR CALL QUOTING REF: ☎ 01332 293399 Purchase securely online by Debit/Credit Card or PayPal. Never pay by bank transfer or cash. View Full Quote Info Message Supplier Quote Details LEXUS RX 300 SE | KO53EUE 2004 | 2995CC | 5 SP AUTO | PETROL | 5 DR ESTATE SUBFRAME (REAR) 3 Months Gte | Used £250.00 Delivery - Estimated 2-3 Working Days £50.00 VAT @ 20% £60.00 Grand Total £360.00 About Supplier New and used parts suppliers for most Japanese cars importers for parts from Japan Engine and gearbox fitting service. Suppliers Details Abingdon Business Centre 346 - 356 Osmaston Road Derby DE24 8AG

Had a new rear subframe on my RX300 (53 plate) earlier this year at MOT time. Got a second hand one from a company that imports breakers from Japan (no salt). Still cost me around total fitted £1500 all told.

Possibly a partially blocked heater matrix. You could try reverse flushing it.

Check your reg here: https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emission-zone/cars?intcmp=52215 Petrol cars made after 2005 are generally compliant. I think yours should be. If so, challenge the charge notice. My 2004 RX300 is compliant. So is my 2004 Jaguar XJ Super V8

Very pleased to have the RX back on the road. Perversely, it went in the garage on the day snow covered the roads (I live in the Peak District) and came out a few days later when all the snow melted, leaving me to try to get around in a Jaguar X350 XJ Super V8. I can confirm that rear wheel drive, fat tyres and 430bhp don't do well in snow! Here's a photo of the pain 😉: https://i.postimg.cc/Nf7PwyD1/IMG-0373.jpg

I fear your congratulations may be a bit premature Lee! Subframe £350, day's labour to change everything over )£600?+vat. cost of bushes, waxoil, then the fuel filler corrosion to be dealt with. Not looking forwards to the final bill. Still, happy to have the car. On a sadder note my local lpg outlet (1/2 mile from home) has ceased to sell it. Means the nearest two are both about 10 miles away: at least they are in opposite directions.

Thought about the powder coating but cost around £150 more so instead will wax oil (or something) it. Packaging was effective but a bit of a dog's dinner. Having said that it wasn't my dog that opened it [url=https://postimg.cc/670mrtQZ][img]https://i.postimg.cc/pTbMtdbs/IMG-6864.jpg[/img][/url] Bit of a slash with a Stanley as I needed to get a photo, send it to the garage and get back sharpish to a desk I was French polishing.

Got my replacement subframe. No rust at all, been properly degreased. Needs new bushes. From Nissan Auto Spares. £360 including P&P

My good friends I am happy to report that I found a subframe for £120 via Synetiq, but I’ve bought one for £300+p&p from nipponautospares.com who, as steve2006 helpfully pointed out, import breakers from Japan so the subframe will never have been exposed to road salt. This, various bushes, the fuel inlet pipe and a new set of tyres and the old girl will have a new lease of life. For the last few weeks I’d been noticing every time I drove it how smooth the drivetrain was in operation. I’m very pleased to be keeping it. Thanks to all of you for your help and interest. 😊

‘My’ welder flitted 2 months ago and I don’t know another (good) one round here at the moment.

Thanks. Point about condition is a good point. mill contact nipponautospares.

You make a good point re reasons for keeping it. I had thought that way myself. To replace the car would likely be £4K upwards really. I’ll try lexuspartsdirect (if I haven’t already). Thanks for the tip. subframes seem to be as rare as hens’ teeth!

My much loved 53MY RX300 has just failed its MOT due to corrosion of rear subframe. It’s not weldable. The car is ‘cosmetically challenged’, needs a respray and I use it for work (I’m a furniture restorer) - it pulls my trailer. I had an LPG dual fuel system fitted 3 years ago. I’ve always spent whatever it took to maintain it but it seems Lexus want £700 + vat a new subframe, then there’s fitting costs plus bushes, plus wheel bearing to be done. It’s just coming up to 160K miles. it drives beautifully but although it’s very hard to justify spending £1600+ on it perhaps if I could get hold of a second hand subframe I could keep hold of the car. Am I right in thinking that subframes are the same for all RX models? Can any of you point me to any Lexus breakers or second hand parts dealers? Or somewhere that retails good none-Lexus parts without the excessive prices Lexus ask? TIA

There you go: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185779288517?hash=item2b414ef9c5:g:73IAAOSwztVj7dOS&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoFelTFswKEuJyHWG4OR%2Bfy62QLEah%2BIwKetrVyg6otCrFpG%2B9OojFq9eHPZiwhuzTB1yH1waUFUztBWCncoTkFpXIBC5Vrp6ve8RSmAFyh0zRU8kFz%2F4ujl3O0KzCt%2F7matend1O6sk9o1nT9x1KVX0RckIIZWUB3Maouc13mrgfN3gnKEYPR7tnnRNd68Zib2E9703l3hXFp1yiYGdmQE0%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR47e8bbLYQ

Thanks Colin. Will do.

Does nobody know?

It's a '53 plate, not a '54

Hi. Had a bit of work done on the old girl: parking sensors replaced, new water pump and cam belt, new rear shock absorbers and springs and O/S rear hub ball joint. I also asked them sort out the fuel level sender unit as the gauge drops from 1/4 full to empty each time. The garage said they'd got one from Lexus but it wasn't the correct one and Lexus said that's all they had. I can find plenty on eBay but there are several different numbers. Does anyone know if a specific part number is relevant for a '54 plate RX300, or how I can determine it? TIA. John

Thanks Steve.

Getting to be about time for new discs on the RX300. Are Lexus discs the only realistic option, or are there Toyota branded parts that would be just as good, but cheaper?

Update (belated!) Been running the RX on lpg for nigh on 3 months now. As Autogas is defunct nowadays I was initially a little concerned that there would be no map of lpg outlets nor an app. However, I have been guided to an app - myLPG.eu - which is excellent. Shows you locations in your area wherever you are, price at the pump when last confirmed, date pump was last confirmed as used by an app user. Lets you confirm, and change, retail price with one click whenever you fill up anywhere. I'm pleased with it. Have only run out of lpg once, ran on petrol for 40 miles or so.

I found a guy up in Yorkshire a couple of years ago who was a good engineer and would tailor-make a system, but I used a guy in Manchester that I've known as a customer for years. I trust his work although he's solely BRC. Too far to the Yorkshire guy for me this time. So I've got a BRC system with the electronic lubrication system fitted alongside. I picked it up yesterday morning. In the evening, after Tae Kwon Do, it wouldn't start. Turned over busily but no hint of firing. Oh, how I cursed Karl (lpg fitter guy). So I called Green Flag and settled down to wait/freeze. Finally I worked out it was a problem with my key! Got the spare out - fortunately had it with me - and vroom, vroom, off we went. Sorry Karl for doubting you.

BRC

Shell have officially declared they are decommissioning LPG pumps on their forecourts. The independents aren't affected. My nearest is an independent, and there's Cheshire Gas's outlet in Stockport that was always 5p/L cheaper. And I know pumps in Leek, Congleton, Sheffield of course. Motorway Service Stations have pumps (expensive of course) and the majority of them aren't Shell. Loss of the parochial Shell sites won't be a problem, just removes the extra convenience they offered. May even help the remaining independents by increasing their turnover. I'm feeling positive: maybe I've turned into an optimist....? 🙂