We do the final touches in preparing our 600,000 mile Lexus LS430 Project for it’s First long Trip!
If you’ve missed the first parts of this series, find it in the link below
PART 1 https://youtu.be/CwGheKtGT8I
PART 2 https://youtu.be/KkeXCAgd7S4
PART 3 https://youtu.be/4YTpeTSA3Sg
We start by tackling the door lock which is annoying. Which while we are there we do some cleaning and other repairs to the door panel
Then we take care of the steering motors that make this car drive uncomfortable long term. and LOTS of cleaning and surprises along the way
Then lastly we take care of the broken license plate bolt so we can bolt our license plate properly.
Then lastly we talk about a small incident we had with the car, we fix that and talk about some future issues and repairs needed for this car. Your input is needed on that one!
If you’ve missed the first parts of this series, find it in the link below
PART 1 https://youtu.be/CwGheKtGT8I
PART 2 https://youtu.be/KkeXCAgd7S4
PART 3 https://youtu.be/4YTpeTSA3Sg
PART 4 https://youtu.be/fijX1VN-ImM
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0:00 Intro
0:35 First Problem : Door Lock
1:57 Door Panel Removal
6:50 Door Lock Repair
16:48 Door Panel Repair
25:15 Door Reassembly and Test
28:31 Steering Motor Removal
40:56 Steering Motor Installation
52:36 License Plate Bolt Drilling
1:02:00 Cover Installation Under The Hood
1:05:00 Updates and the Accident!
1:07:00 Repairing the Accident-ish
1:13:00 Your Input is Needed!
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The leaves are a sign of an old mouse nest, or at least preparations for one.
Im amazed how well this car works after 600k miles and abuse
Second hand transmission, or convert it to manual transmission, I suppose it's going to be a very long video, or two, with everything extra that you need to do. But what you decide, take the old one apart, so we can see what a 600000 ml looks like inside.
I acquired some Toyota Dexron III for my 1995 LS400 4 speed tranny, and changed the fluid at 285,000. Mine seems to like the Valv..blue bottle Dexron III for the powers steer, and next time I may just use the blue bottle Valv…. for the tranny which also is in my 90 4Runner Pwr Steer system. My teens abused the tranny, and the car didn't waiver. Stock size tires didn't last …. I have bought used oem parts and have been pleased. Nothing in the parts store compares
100% go with used. Then tear down the old one and show the wear/failure for a video.
Had to do lock motors on my GS400. I vividly remember those rods being a complete nightmare. But the assembly is nearly identical. I did it cheap and got the motors from eBay and cut the actuator open. Worked like a charm.
you really think that trans is still good after all those miles? time for a new one
Pro drill lube from a machinist: IPA, (isopropyl alcohol) in 16oz spray bottle and two tablespoons of Cetearyl Alcohol pellets or chips, sold by the bag on Ama. It will dissolve in the IPA. You don't need oil, you want to cut and cool. Drill slowly (less than 400rpm) while maintaining slight pressure and spraying the IPA until you see chips forming. Got a tough job like drilling out a bolt ? use only a carbide bit aerospace quality drill point drill. Always start small like a #30 and drill up in size for the best chance of success. Never overheat the area by chattering with a dull cutter, you will crystalize the surface. If you don't see chips in the first few seconds coming off the drill point, change the bit.
I had the license plate bolt brake on my Sequoia. I just replace the rivet nut and bolt. Was that not an option on this Lexus?
I, being OCD too, love the cleaning activities…when it meets your standards, it has to be right!
I would get that 45 thousand trans in a heartbeat. Great video btw. Learning a lot from you, thanks
If you can be assured that the used one is from a reputable seller and may have some sort of warranty, go for the 45k used one. There are no more trans rebuilders that can do a lexus trans justice
i really admire how you know and use your tools.
Put the used tranny in there
A used OEM trans w/45k?? No-brainer right there!
Go with the used OEM for sure. Love your videos and this series especially!
Buy the 45000 used transmission
I agree with other viewers put in a used good transmission, and check out before installing. Thank you for restoring this classic LS430. I’m learning so much, because I own a 03 LS430 w/ 203k miles.
I guess the car has seen flood, hence there is that type of dirt within inside of dashboard.
Your liabilities are your greatest assets.
Try to stop the leaks. Keep going. But buy used unit perhaps Incase it gets unbearable.
I think realistically if I owned this car and was paying for a mechanic to do, I'd opt for him to just put in a used transmission.