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    Installing Megans--what bushings should I buy?

    I have the Megan LP coilovers ready to go on the car and realize I should do the bushings before installing and aligning the car or I will just be taking everything apart and doing it again. My question is... exactly which bushings should I have replaced? front and rear or front only...
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    Eibach Springs vs. Coilovers?? Advice Please

    I bought a set of Megan LP's today---little used---only a couple thousand miles---Any suggestions on what I should look for to make sure they are in the proper condition---Also what comes with the kit? Front camber kit? Rear camber kit? end caps? Please advise what I should get from him...
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    Parts Factory LS400 Wheels/Tires like new $350

    I'm in Monterey PArk, CA and have 4 wheels and tires that are 15" for 1st gen Ls400 tires are almost brand new Cooper CS4 Touring 205/70 R15---they are shown online at a big name site in the classified section with a zip code of 91754 Monterey Park, CA PM me if interested in local pickup...
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    Eibach Springs vs. Coilovers?? Advice Please

    "spf lexus"...thanks for continuing to try to find a nice way to say "stop being cheap" and get the Megans...LOL Thanks man! I will get the Megans last question...are the LP's that much better than the EZ version---I know I'm still trying to be cheap but why pay more if you won't get the...
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    Eibach Springs vs. Coilovers?? Advice Please

    Thanks guys! Pricing is $600 installed for the Black BRAND NEW "old stock" Eibach PRO springs and NEW Blue Tokico HP struts or $850 for Megan LP coilovers + install of $125 for a $975 Total on the Megans My car will remain ALL stock other than the 20" wheels----the Eibach's will...
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    Eibach Springs vs. Coilovers?? Advice Please

    Just came back from a very good local shop discussing lowering options---He recommends that I get Eibach springs and Tokico struts for my LS400 1993 with 20x8.5 all the way around--ET+44 and all 4 tires are 225/30's or 35's can't confirm right now the width, but everything else is exact--- I...
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    Wanted Want: Megan LP coilovers and under car splash shield

    Used is fine, just don't want REALLY used
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    Wanted Want: Megan LP coilovers and under car splash shield

    As the title says...I'm looking for someone in LA hopefully that is selling a set of Megan Racing LP coilovers for my 93 LS400 --- I also need the splash shield that is under the car, held on by 11 bolts that covers the oil and transmission pan---it's just the plastic cover that protects things...
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    Please Help!!! Oil leak after spark plug install

    The dealer is Longo Lexus in El Monte, CA--right outside of downtown LA--
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    Please Help!!! Oil leak after spark plug install

    Gotta say it shocked me! --- I've owned alot of cars and had many experiences with car dealerships...some good, some bad; but none on this level... regarding integrity anyways. The letter I intended to write to complain is now a letter to praise. I intend to write it and send it as quickly...
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    Please Help!!! Oil leak after spark plug install

    WOW!!!----my jaw has permanently dropped!!! I just got off the phone with the Service Manager at the dealer---I didn't have to say a single word...he said he agreed that they should have had better recommendations at the time the timing belt and water pump were done and that they would do the...
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    Please Help!!! Oil leak after spark plug install

    OK...so I cleaned the bottom of the car and got the bad news----------"spf Lexus" was right...below the bottom pulley !there is oil everywhere and I can see it leaking immediately after the cleanup Didn't see any oil pan, transmission pan leaks or power steering leaks---everything else looked...
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    Please Help!!! Oil leak after spark plug install

    Thanks! If you PM me your info I will store it in my phone for future jobs---I'm sure there will be many---I have a couple other cars that need a lil' TLC too
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    Please Help!!! Oil leak after spark plug install

    BTW...Anyone know a reputable and reasonable tech in the LA area that would be willing to get paid for doing repair work while allowing me to shadow him and learn some things---- I have all the tools to do whatever would need to be done. I don't want to pay for anymore repairs and not get...
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    Please Help!!! Oil leak after spark plug install

    I just bought the car about 2 mos ago---the original owner gave me docs from Longo Lexus showing $1155 paid in October 2010 replacing the timing belt, waterpump and pulley and it states 3 o rings were replaced too---The car had a "small" leak when I got it that is now a really big leak. I'm...
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    Please Help!!! Oil leak after spark plug install

    Thanks! Obviously you can tell I am a newb to doing mechanical repairs to my car...I thought there may be a gasket at the bottom of the spark plug tube that crushed from overtightening---I can't understand why I had no leak before and now it's a "BIG" leak leaving a fist-sized puddle daily...
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    Please Help!!! Oil leak after spark plug install

    I installed new plugs and wires on my 93 LS400 and I think I overtorqued the plugs in. I now have an oil leak that I did not have before. The car drives great and accelerates well---it is idling well and not misfiring or smoking---Everything seems fine other than the big spot of oil that...


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