Not sure if this has been covered… on my ‘97 LX450 the hood release lever was not functioning very well for the last year or so; particularly in cold weather… the underhood latch would often not reset and the lever would not return to the closed position …. Finally ordered a new factory cable...
So I finally got around to replacing my gas tank on my '97 LX450 .. of course the inevitable battles with rusty bolts - fortunately many were installed so as not to be exposed to water and salt and came off quickly. Every one that went back was liberally coated in no-seize! Had to drill out the...
Wondering if the cheaper gas tank on Rock Auto “LILAND GLOBAL TOL01 {#7700160380}” is an exact fit for a ‘97 lx450 …. The illustration doesn’t look like it is whereas the twice as expensive ‘Dorman’ shown on the same site seems to be identical to the factory unit … any guidance/advice/comments...
having a lot of difficulty with this annoying problem; but first the nomenclature.
My 1997 Factory FSM (Canadian for LX450) page 'SA-42' shows the diagram for (front components) the 'Stabilizer Bar' .... at both ends the Stabilizer Bar has an eye. The FSM illustration shows, as a seperate...
The ‘pinion’ ie the part you engage with the crank when lowering or lifting the spare tire .... passes through the ‘lifting assembly’ and is retained in the ‘assembly’ on the back with what I think is a circlip of some type... anyway there is a groove surrounding the pinion to accept something...
Does anybody know if the Torque To Yield (TTY) headbolts have been updated eg possibly a new part number.
I was reflecting on my recent head gasket replacement due to the pretty common failure at the rear of the #6 cylinder.
I am beginning to think it was interesting that the only headbolt...
Just wanted to mention I have (almost) finished another long season of beating the piss out of my Stihl Kombi KM130. Thanks to D'animal's suggestion I bought this a few years ago. It now has a blower, hedge trimmer, straight shaft mowing head, straight shaft bed redefiner and a long (heavy)...
I thought I would capture a few observations to add to the general body of knowledge...as I go ,,,
Part 1: So the head is off and lying on a piece of cardboard next to the two camshafts : I am half way through -- sort of
a) 1997 LX450
b) I am not a mechanic but have been into a few auto's over...
Well at 325k km (approx 200k miles) my headgasket is no longer performing its function. Of course it picks a sub zero month to go out but that is to be expected:)
Can anyone tell me what the going "mud" price is for a gasket "kit" and possibly headbolts? BTW .. how do I know if I need new...
Seems to be many opinions on the internet on what the maximum feed temperatures should be for various heating situations.
Would appreciate thoughts and experience on this. I have 3 zones I am feeding from an electric boiler - each zone has its own Taco circulator controlled by its own...
Just wanted to pass on Lexus Canada's official decision they informed me of yesterday. The exhaust component labelled as the "Tailpipe" in your 1997 Lexus LX450 Repair manual (page EM-100) acually is the muffler. You may have thought that it contains the resonator .. but you would be wrong ...
I had a local Lexus dealer install a "cat back" exhaust system for my !997 LX450 in 2005. On the invoice the diagnosis was replace "rear muffler" .... "muffler has lifetime warranty part only" - I was told at the time that while the cost was high --- there was a lifetime warranty ... so I...
Does anyone have a recommendation for a good wall receptacle plug in timer....I use them for low wattage lights and the Intermatics (model TN111) don't last more than 6 months .. I have about 8 of them running various lights and at least once every 3-4 months one of them seems to be packing it...
Some info FWIW - I couldn't find much info online when I started to trouble shoot the issue I had with my newly purchased, but used, Miele Novatronic W1930 washing machine..
Having had some bad experience with over priced - poorly performing - European appliances .. I convinced myself that an...
97 LX 450 - replaced distributor, plugs, cap etc last week - been running fine but didn't have a timing light to confirm/tune timing. This morning I connected my old light to spark plug 1 at the cap and shorted the DLC 1 at the firewall at E1 and TE1 - vehicle wouldn't start. After several tries...
For others who may see this issue. The CEL illuminated at 285k KM on my 1997 LX450 .. the code was PO340 ... FSM suggested checking (among other things) the distributor. I cleared the code and continued for several days and generated more PO340's and then a PO301 (plug one missing) and PO306...
I have a T4 (female) trailer wire connector needs repair or replacing.
The wires to the female "spade" connectors that are normally captive in the plastic T4 have corroded and the spades themselves are corroded beyond repair. IF I could get three new female spades I could slip them into the...
Hoping D'Animal might see this ... -- I want to put a circular saw blade on my FS 450 ...I understand that I need a different rider plate than the one normally used for the grass cutting blades (so now I have both)... but can I use the guard ring for mowing applications with the saw blade or...
Was wondering if anyone had priced out the complete parts for full starter (2kw) rebuild. I have done contacts in the past but I am due for another set and thought once I get back inside I would look at the works (eg brushes, brush springs, bearings (both), plunger, contacts etc and ALL the FSM...
Would anyone have a suggestion for a source in Michigan UP for "inexpensive" porcelain tiles .. would like the higher specs of "porcelain" vs standard ceramic for a cottage application around the "Soo" .... thanks