Recent content by Gaets

Just stumbled across this post as I became curious myself about the very question you are asking. I have a 98 lx470 with 333k on it. The valve covers aren’t even leaky. No drips, no burning oil. Replaced coil packs a couple years ago when I felt a rough idle. Replaced throttle pedal positioning...

To whom the information may be useful: I replaced the fuel filter with a Lexus OEM unit, and it did not fix the problem. After wrestling with a flake of paint caught between the bugle shaped compression fitting ends, I finally stopped the gas leak on the high pressure side of the new filter...

This is great info. I’m all for trying the small potential fixes first, if possible. I will look into it. Thanks for taking the time.

I appreciate the feedback from you all. It looks like I may be replacing a few things here. I reckon @300k, it isn't unreasonable to expect most of these items need replacing. I think I'll start with TPS and fuel filter, and then bite the bullet on fuel pump and TPPS afterwards if symptoms...

I appreciate it. I'll keep it in mind as I start taking things apart and figuring it out.

Did you ever sort out the tilt/telescoping wheel problem? I have a 1998 LX470 that has an after market stereo and no tilting or telescoping whatsoever. No noise, grinding, groaning, just silence. I am wondering if you ever tracked down a fuse or a wire problem. It seems suspicious for both...

To the community, I have used much of the information from this site, and the threads herein to diagnose and fix many problems that I have encountered over the years. I appreciate the sound advice and thorough write-ups that you contribute, and I hope to offer the same as I learn. The...