Recent content by hsolliday

The cap was leaking when I first got the truck - so had it replaced several months ago. I see no evidence of fluid leaking from the system - just pretty significant volume of fluid going to the overflow tank and then getting sucked back in later on.

Hi, I recently got my LX450 and as noted my temp gauge is always in what seems the exact same middle position no matter what. I have noticed that frequently - after I get to my destination - the radiator area will be making a loud boiling sound and a lot of fluid will "boil over" to the...

Hi Jabar, Thanks for sharing your story. I have a friend that has a 93 cruiser and I was so impressed with its capabilities I recently bought a LX450 for myself so we could go off roading together. I live in California so we don't get rust but things are just more expensive here. When I...

Trying a different set of images.temp gauge by hsolliday posted Aug 26, 2015 at 7:13 PMDSCF7701.jpg by hsolliday posted Aug 23, 2015 at 8:41 PM

Hi Bayou, Use the Kussmaul link I provided. They have a pdf file that shows how the unit is to be installed to the battery power source. They recommend a 1 amp fuse which I added in line. 3m makes a product - can't remember the name that lets you piggy back onto other power source...

[ Hi NLXTACY, Actually I tried the Gentex mirror system - I liked the product because the one I wanted also had a compass. I don't know if you are aware but it requires a mirror holder that is mounted to the windshield. There is a conversion base that you can glue to the windshield. I...

DSCF7701.jpg by hsolliday posted Aug 23, 2015 at 8:41 PM

Thanks for the welcome - yea it was not cheap. The distributor sells electronics and other equipment for fire companies - so if it was designed for a fire truck I thought it should be reliable - time will tell.

Thank you. How do you upload a photo?

the standard 80 series cut outs in dash. After looking for some time I found this termperature monitor that fits perfectly in my Lexus LX450 dash cut out for assessories. It is distributed by Kussmaul Electronics model # 091-224 and you can by it via Amazon. I mounted it in the cluster by...