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Thanks! Note that I was just repeating what I read on this forum regarding aluminum expansion.... :)

I too broke the lower rear valve cover bolt on the driver's side. Fortunately, it broke at the head of the bolt so I had enough of a stud to try the double-nut trick. After soaking stud for 2 nights with Seafoam Deep Creep penetrating oil and using back and forth motion, the stud wouldn't...

Could you share the part number and supplier of the special tool? Maybe they would have a video on how to use it? Thanks!

Do most of the slider manufacturers offer ones that can be used along with the AHC system as I do not want to delete it. (keeps my wife happy).

Bottom picture looks like the ones I recently received from Impex Japan.

I recently purchased a set of 4 OEM globes for my 2001 LX470 from Impex, Japan for $565 plus $104 for import duty/processing fees. They were shipped from DHL who also handled the import duty/processing fees. The transaction occurred after the newer tariff fees went into effect.

Bynoe, thanks for your post as I'm having the same problem on my 2001 LX470 after replacing the parking brake cable and cleaning up some rust issues. I'll look for the relay if I'm not getting power to the pump. Car has been sitting for several weeks while waiting for parts and having time to...

Good to know that the AHC system is disabled when a door is open because I would not want to have the AHC system attempt adjustment if I've jacked up the car to work on it (in an unlevel position).

Thanks for all the good info and I'll be sure to check out your master thread! I especially like when you clarify why various points are important such as why anti-seize isn't good for sparkplugs.

I was also thinking about using the POR-15, any problems now that it's been a few years? Thanks so much for the details on your parking brake bell crank project, especially the reference to amayama. Their prices are less than a third of what I expect to pay at Lexuspartsnow. Even the...

Thanks Mike, the ARB bumper was installed by the seller and I understand it needed to have the center cut out to enable the engine lid to open and it helps one access the engine bay for service. I expect to do the timing belt along with the other recommended items around 300K. Thanks for the...

Lots of great information here at IH8MUD and I hope to add to the body of knowledge as I learn about the 2001 LX470 recently purchased. It will become my wife's daily driver as the AHC still works and I'll get to use it for some overlanding with my sons who have their own rigs. I'll be doing...

Do these sliders allow you to work on the AHC system without removing the sliders?