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  1. avdeveloper

    Let's baseline my grandma's neglected, (20 year old to us) 1997 LX450

    Thank you. I'll check it before I break this new fuel tank and pump I got installed earlier this year.
  2. avdeveloper

    Let's baseline my grandma's neglected, (20 year old to us) 1997 LX450

    I only drained the coolant today and while I was under there, I noticed a brown stain near the power steering pump and gear box. If you look past the heavy coat of lanolin, you could see what could either be transmission fluid or oil.
  3. avdeveloper

    Let's baseline my grandma's neglected, (20 year old to us) 1997 LX450

    did you go with the standard duty birfs? I was looking to get those if I did decide to get new ones
  4. avdeveloper

    Let's baseline my grandma's neglected, (20 year old to us) 1997 LX450

    or maybe just buy a new short block
  5. avdeveloper

    Let's baseline my grandma's neglected, (20 year old to us) 1997 LX450

    Disconnect the MAF sensor from the intake tube and stick the adapter in there. This lets you check for leaks on air intake tube as well. That tube tends to crack when it gets old so it's a good idea to check that first.
  6. avdeveloper

    Let's baseline my grandma's neglected, (20 year old to us) 1997 LX450

    Hello! Just want to update on what I've done to grandmas mallcrawler this past november. I got another Check Engine Light! P0171 lean condition. Smoke test revealed that I have air going in through the valve cover gasket as well as the seam between the old, rusty exhaust manifold and the new Y...
  7. avdeveloper

    Let's baseline my grandma's neglected, (20 year old to us) 1997 LX450

    I replaced all 3 mounts last month thinking that would resolve the issue, but nope. So I tried this one. I hear the clunk towards the front differential.
  8. avdeveloper

    Let's baseline my grandma's neglected, (20 year old to us) 1997 LX450

    OK I replaced the front propeller shaft U joints. I can still hear clunks when shifting from Reverse to Drive, but not the other way around. Is this normal sound?
  9. avdeveloper

    Let's baseline my grandma's neglected, (20 year old to us) 1997 LX450

    Well I got them all back on and ready to go. It's been raining today so I'll have to wait until tomorrow. I had a few issues getting the last two caps off and I noticed that the surface inside the ear holes had a few nicks. I used a dremel to smooth out those little nicks and the new caps went...
  10. avdeveloper

    Let's baseline my grandma's neglected, (20 year old to us) 1997 LX450

    It's been taking me a while to finish because of rookie mistakes and the lack of proper equipment. I should buy a workbench and vise to make life easier.
  11. avdeveloper

    Let's baseline my grandma's neglected, (20 year old to us) 1997 LX450

    My rear swaybars are still disconnected. I've been procrastinating on drilling out that stuck extractor bit. I'm starting to wonder if I should just leave that in and just go with LandCruiser Phil's heavy duty sway bar links instead. Has anyone tried that kit? Anyway, I will be replacing all 4...
  12. avdeveloper

    Let's baseline my grandma's neglected, (20 year old to us) 1997 LX450

    I got a new set of tires installed. I also got a fifth one as spare that I plan to rotate in. I didn't go for the 33 inch because Grandma already has a hard time getting up onto truck. She's not as strong as she was 23 years ago when she bought it. I went with the Yokohama Geolandar G015...
  13. avdeveloper

    Let's baseline my grandma's neglected, (20 year old to us) 1997 LX450

    Here it is!
  14. avdeveloper

    Let's baseline my grandma's neglected, (20 year old to us) 1997 LX450

    UPDATE: Last week I finally buttoned up all the new AC components and brought it back to the shop for a recharge. The mechanic who worked on the truck called and told me that the system wasn't holding vacuum at all. I informed him that I told the guy I brought it to that I left the connections...
  15. avdeveloper

    Let's baseline my grandma's neglected, (20 year old to us) 1997 LX450

    Just posting an update on the evap core relacement: Look out for the rusted hex bolts connecting the expansion valve. If yours are as bad as mine were, you may round out the hex bolt head. I tried to extract it out but I broke the drill bit halfway into drilling down. I could weld something onto...
  16. avdeveloper

    Let's baseline my grandma's neglected, (20 year old to us) 1997 LX450

    it was! but my local lexus dealership has more discoint than the others. even mcgeorge toyota was pricier. I got it for 60$ https://parts.rallyelexus.com/p/Lexus_1997_LX-450/WIRE---OIL-PRESSURE-SWITCH/63408938/8222160020.html
  17. avdeveloper

    Let's baseline my grandma's neglected, (20 year old to us) 1997 LX450

    Just want to share a small win today while I finish up the rest of the AC components. The new wiring harness for the compressor and oil pressure sender arrived today and was excited to see if that would resolve the decade long issue I had without a functioning oil pressure gauge on the dash...
  18. avdeveloper

    Let's baseline my grandma's neglected, (20 year old to us) 1997 LX450

    Coming right up is the A/C refresh. Here are the parts as of today: Denso Compressor Denso Condenser Denso Expansion Valve UAC Evaporator UAC Drier 4Seasons A/C Oil 4Seasons Seals/Gaskets Toyota V-Belt Tube Assembly connecting expansion valve to the hard lines going out to the firewall
  19. avdeveloper

    Let's baseline my grandma's neglected, (20 year old to us) 1997 LX450

    Updates for June: I got the 2 motor mounts and transmission mounts replaced. I had a mechanic friend help for the two side motor mounts. Note: the bolt on the picture isn't torqued to spec yet because we still had to bring down the engine. Updates for July: Now that the temperatures are...
  20. avdeveloper

    Let's baseline my grandma's neglected, (20 year old to us) 1997 LX450

    not sure. I just went oem. I just finished replacing my drag link ends and tie rod ends. I ended up ordering new sleeves and Clamps because my old ones were disgusting and rusty. it only took me 3 weeks to finish! most of the time it was waiting for my fuel tank to be replaced. then having to...
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