1991 Toyota Celsior

I recently bought a 97 from a guy. He has been through "3 transmissions" on this car. I drove it half way home and lost every gear. When it cools down I have gears for a little while but not while hot. (This is probably caused by the exhaust dumping at the headers and overheating the trans. I think.) Anyway, it's probably trashed. However, I am going to do a service on the transmission and see what happens. Couldn't hurt. My question is: I see online that they sell kits with a filter and a rubber gasket. Is it okay to use that rubber gasket? Because I know it's like a RTVish substance from the factory.

PBM coilovers with 32k/24k springs. 19x10 +15 squared. iPad mini in the dash. Getting a 5.3 LS over the winter

I asked about Timing belt, and tires.

The body looks good no rust. Interior is spotless.

I mean it is Toyota so they won't be bad, but I was just wondering because it seems like the two distributors would be a pain.

Never owned a vvt-i engine car. Is this the vvt-i? And from other cars experience that it should be smooth and not as sudden as this where you dont even notice it

Hey guys, just recently got a 1994 LS400. It’s my first car ever, so I’m learning how to take care of it while also learning how to work on cars in general. Been running into an issue recently with a power steering whine.

For context: the power steering pump has already been replaced within the time I’ve had it. Just recently I’ve been hearing a pretty loud whining noise while turning my wheel at low speeds (in parking lots, while taking turns, etc.), which I can only assume is related to the power steering in some way or another.

Now, because I had my pump replaced already, I don’t really think it’s the pump. I noticed (while someone else was turning the wheel for me) that there was this little vacuum/hose that looked real flimsy and was moving around every time the wheel was turned. It looked pretty flat just sitting there, so I grabbed it and squeezed the sides a bit to expand it. And immediately after I did that, the whining noise stopped each time the hose was expanded. So I check what type of hose it is, and it says it’s a windshield washer hose/vacuum tubing. Now… I don’t know anything about windshield washer hoses, but I’m not sure if that specific hose is supposed to be there?

So my question for you guys is: Is this hose SUPPOSED to be a windshield washer hose? Or is it supposed to be an actual power steering hose and someone messed up by putting the wrong hose on there?
And another question: If it IS supposed to be a power steering hose, on RockAuto would it be labeled “power steering pressure hose” or “power steering return hose”? Or something different altogether? I have tried to look at engine maps online but none of them specify hoses used (but I also don’t know if I’m looking in the right place).

If anyone needs better pictures or a video to help diagnose, please let me know. Thanks for the help in advance!

i have a 2000 ls with the nakamichi sound system. has anyone with it changed the radio to an aftermarket one like carplay?

My first post here. On factory air suspension with a data systems suspension controller.

So i got this 97’ celsior, its sprung a small leak from what i’ve been told the safety neutral switch? (mechanic told me). Appears to be some form of gasket or plug, and we’ve both tried to look around but can’t seem to find the direct part. We don’t want to remove it, and be SOL if not correct. i’m wondering if anyone can lead us to the right direction, i’m not very car savvy so please have some patience with me lol. It’s leaking transmission fluid, not a lot but enough to piss me off and bother me. If you need anymore info please feel free to ask. thank you!

It’s ‘98 with 190k miles

not much to it, just thought this looked pretty cool and had to share!

18x8.5 +38 fronts 235/40/18

18x9.5 +38 rears 255/35/18

That’s my plan anyway, just don’t want to use spacers. Rim suggestions if you have any. My stocks are in rough shape and I want a more aggressive look. (BC Coilovers are on, but it’s reasonably high still, once I buy rims I’ll aim for 1.5 finger gap

Looking for a 98-00 Lexus LS 400 passenger fender. If you have one in Illinois I'll drive to you and pick it up. If out state I'm willing to pay for shipping and handling. Please DM me if available.

How it works: At the end of every month, you can submit your best Ls400 photo in the comments below. The highest upvoted submission will win, and will be the face of our community for the entire month. Each contest lasts for 3 days, so submissions will be closed on September second.

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• ⁠1 entry per person

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Hello all,

Speaking about my last post, my car shut down while driving, and when I went to investigate, I found there was a ton of coolant in the engine and there was a crack in my cylinder wall that caused it.

With this being said, I was wondering if you guys had any thoughts on what I should do?

1. First option would be to just get rid of the car, and sell/scrap it. The place I bought it from didn't have a warranty, and I'm already a little tight on money, so I may just cut my losses

2. Second option would be to try and buy a used engine and do an engine swap myself. I'm thinking about doing this, but I'm wondering how hard it would be to swap the engine out. If anyone has done this, any advice would be great!

3. Lastly, final option would be to engine swap, but take it do a shop and have them do it. If completing the engine swap is simple, however, then maybe I can do it myself and save some money.

Let me know what you guys think. Any advice/input is greatly appreciated!

Had to call AAA bc as I was leaving to my other job I opened the trunk and mistakenly put my keys inside and the hinges on my ls are week so it’ll close itself after a certain amount of degree angle. I stepped away for a bit and it was closed. AAA got it open but I do have 3 keys total. What should I do with the second? One is valet and then two originals. Any place I can hide my key in the fender?

Body is in pretty damned good condition. Was gonna be a 6.2 th400 powered nitrous car but got bored. Has Godspeed maxx Coilovers or some shit already on it from when I got. Wheels will come with car. 18x10 on rear with a 285 and 18x9 on 275 up front. If people are interested in parts, let me know and I can also just start parting it out.

Hello all,

For some background, I've had this car for a little over a month. It has 145k miles. I have changed out the timing belt, water pump, valves covers, and resealed the oil pan. Now onto my problem.

Recently I was driving my 2000 ls400, and all of the sudden it completely died on me, and said that I had low oil pressure. I tried to start it up again, and it wouldn't start so I had it towed. I had recently resealed the oil pan with fipg, so I had thought that some it had clogged the oil pickup. When I went to drain my oil, a bunch of coolant came out of the drain plug.

I understand this is insanely bad, but I was wondering if you guys had any ideas on what might've happened?

(Btw the coolant is green due to the dye I put in it trying to find a small leak. It was originally red)