Just had this video recommended to me by RUclips. Thank you for taking the time and effort to pass on your knowledge. For anyone looking to do this i can add a couple of tips to hopefully make it easier for you. I didn't separate/split the intake manifold. I disconnected the injector wiring and unbolted the manifold from where it bolts to the engine. I don't recall having any issues getting to the bolts. I also couldn't disconnect the fuel supply line. So once i had the manifold unbolted from the engine I lifted it up and flipped it over to the right and there was no need to disconnect the fuel line. I bought just the plunger and contacts. I didn't take the coolant bridge off nor the two starter bolts. I partially stripped the starter as in the video and just replaced the contacts and plunger. A semi rebuild, but it's been going well for nearly 40k miles and a few years now. I remember struggling with the wiring to the right of the starter, i really struggled to undo the loom tie down. Anyway, hope this helps someone 😊
Old post but I have a super easy way to get that bolt out. All you have to do is drop the transmission xmember (4 bolts) and then take it out with a long extension and 14mm swivel. Had it out in 5mins.
You said total time for replacement @ three to four hours. I'm having starter replaced on my 95 and I have three quotes all at 7 1/2 to 8 1/2 hrs. Cost ranges from $1100 - $2300.
My job is the unconventional way. A shop will charge you whatever the book calls for doing it the way the manufacturer says to do it. The way shops make their money is if they can do the job quicker, and yet still charge you the full amount. A good and able mechanic can make himself and the shop money all day long.
@@peteschnabel1345 So in other words, robbing the customer. Thanks, I understand they have to make money to stay in business, but it's quite ridiculous. Should have trained to be a mechanic 😄
I don't want to say that they are necessarily robbing a customer. I would say that Lexus really didn't think of the customer that will need a starter one day. What can you do. I guess Tundra trucks have same design and at least one American made V8 as well...
@@peteschnabel1345 You know, I'm just venting a little frustration. My 95 is a second owner with 206,000 miles and to my knowledge the starter motor I'm replacing is the original. The original buyer kept meticulous maintenance records and he didn't remember replacing, nor have I found any receipts or paperwork confirming he did. So I just hope the replacement is as good as the original. Thanks so much for responding and have a great day.
Just had the starter replaced on my 1997 lexus ls400. Now it seems to overheat. I see the temp gauge rising above normal. Do you know what it could be? I'm wondering if the mechanic forgot to hook up something.
Possibly air in coolant system. If you do the starter the way you're supposed to, it requires coolant system opened up. The cross passage is shown at the back of the engine in the video. It gets removed. It sits pretty high, therefore proper bleeding is critical. Have your mechanic bleed it again.
@@peteschnabel1345 I won't be taking it back to him. Is there anyway I can bleed it? Theres a small screw on the front of the engine where I filled the Coolant when I replaced the radiator a while back. Is that where I can bleed it from? If so, how do I bleed it?
@@MrAllie-bf6zt with an empty/cold engine, you'll fill the reservoir, then completely fill the system through the bleed point on the inlet housing. then start the car with the heater on max temp and high Fan setting, and continue to add water as needed until the car is at op. temp. then, making sure the water level is around the level of the bleed plug, tighten the bleed point back up, and make sure the reservoir is full.
@@peteschnabel1345 oh ok, thanks anyway. Just had the starter replaced on my 1997 lexus ls400. Now it seems to overheat. I see the temp gauge rising above normal. Do you know what it could be? I'm wondering if the mechanic forgot to hook up something.
@@MrAllie-bf6zt Very Possible ...First ..no leaks from tube running from front to back under intake manifold. 2. Overheating on 97 at the outside of radiator is the electric fan and could have disconnected. Since its been a year haha. I’m sure ya got it figured out....What was it....??
If you had removed the rear coolant crossover, all this disassembly of the starter and using the wrong bolts would not be needed. Removing the rear crossover allows access to the starter bolts.
Yup. I found it to be too difficult with all the wiring loom tightness and brittleness. Trust me, I've spent many years working professionally on cars and figuring out how to tackle jobs and/or finding shortcuts or alternate ways to do a job. My job is definitely not the only way to do it, but it works.
@@peteschnabel1345 damn i may have the same issue but not sure. Tried to start it lights were on bright as soon as i tried to crank it all lights dimmed n it didnt turn over. Found out my battery was dead but if it still doesnt work after i charge it ima have to look at tye starter then
@@jamesf702 if you turn your headlights on and while trying to crank the starter and the headlights momentarily dim, it's starter for sure. Worn/ stuck solenoid!
@@peteschnabel1345 wen i try to crank it either my entire dash is jus blacked out completely or extremly dim bot sure if starter will do the same. But i will try that once my battery is charged
Just had this video recommended to me by RUclips. Thank you for taking the time and effort to pass on your knowledge.
For anyone looking to do this i can add a couple of tips to hopefully make it easier for you.
I didn't separate/split the intake manifold. I disconnected the injector wiring and unbolted the manifold from where it bolts to the engine. I don't recall having any issues getting to the bolts.
I also couldn't disconnect the fuel supply line. So once i had the manifold unbolted from the engine I lifted it up and flipped it over to the right and there was no need to disconnect the fuel line.
I bought just the plunger and contacts. I didn't take the coolant bridge off nor the two starter bolts. I partially stripped the starter as in the video and just replaced the contacts and plunger. A semi rebuild, but it's been going well for nearly 40k miles and a few years now.
I remember struggling with the wiring to the right of the starter, i really struggled to undo the loom tie down.
Anyway, hope this helps someone 😊
Old post but I have a super easy way to get that bolt out. All you have to do is drop the transmission xmember (4 bolts) and then take it out with a long extension and 14mm swivel. Had it out in 5mins.
Yup, one of those really long ones to take trans bolts out with. Most shade tree mechanics don't have one that long.
very informative video. Hopefully I won't need to replace the one in mine any time soon but if I do, I know what to do. Thanks..
You're welcome. Glad i could help!! 👍
Thanks man this was really helpful 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Can you put a list of what else you replaced please 🙏
Good advice
You said total time for replacement @ three to four hours. I'm having starter replaced on my 95 and I have three quotes all at 7 1/2 to 8 1/2 hrs. Cost ranges from $1100 - $2300.
My job is the unconventional way. A shop will charge you whatever the book calls for doing it the way the manufacturer says to do it. The way shops make their money is if they can do the job quicker, and yet still charge you the full amount. A good and able mechanic can make himself and the shop money all day long.
@@peteschnabel1345 So in other words, robbing the customer. Thanks, I understand they have to make money to stay in business, but it's quite ridiculous. Should have trained to be a mechanic 😄
I don't want to say that they are necessarily robbing a customer. I would say that Lexus really didn't think of the customer that will need a starter one day. What can you do. I guess Tundra trucks have same design and at least one American made V8 as well...
@@peteschnabel1345 You know, I'm just venting a little frustration. My 95 is a second owner with 206,000 miles and to my knowledge the starter motor I'm replacing is the original. The original buyer kept meticulous maintenance records and he didn't remember replacing, nor have I found any receipts or paperwork confirming he did. So I just hope the replacement is as good as the original. Thanks so much for responding and have a great day.
Just had the starter replaced on my 1997 lexus ls400. Now it seems to overheat. I see the temp gauge rising above normal. Do you know what it could be? I'm wondering if the mechanic forgot to hook up something.
Possibly air in coolant system. If you do the starter the way you're supposed to, it requires coolant system opened up. The cross passage is shown at the back of the engine in the video. It gets removed. It sits pretty high, therefore proper bleeding is critical. Have your mechanic bleed it again.
@@peteschnabel1345 I won't be taking it back to him. Is there anyway I can bleed it? Theres a small screw on the front of the engine where I filled the Coolant when I replaced the radiator a while back. Is that where I can bleed it from? If so, how do I bleed it?
@@MrAllie-bf6zt with an empty/cold engine, you'll fill the reservoir, then completely fill the system through the bleed point on the inlet housing. then start the car with the heater on max temp and high Fan setting, and continue to add water as needed until the car is at op. temp. then, making sure the water level is around the level of the bleed plug, tighten the bleed point back up, and make sure the reservoir is full.
@@peteschnabel1345 Thanks. Also, when you say fill it up, you mean with the 50/50 mix anti freeze? Then just add regular water after that?
@@MrAllie-bf6zt always fill whole system with 50/50
Are you a Mechanic and is this your shop? Where are you located?
Used to do this professionally. Not anymore.
@@peteschnabel1345 oh ok, thanks anyway. Just had the starter replaced on my 1997 lexus ls400. Now it seems to overheat. I see the temp gauge rising above normal. Do you know what it could be? I'm wondering if the mechanic forgot to hook up something.
@@MrAllie-bf6zt Very Possible ...First ..no leaks from tube running from front to back under intake manifold. 2. Overheating on 97 at the outside of radiator is the electric fan and could have disconnected. Since its been a year haha. I’m sure ya got it figured out....What was it....??
@@BobbyFigliola Yeah lol, just had to bleed the cooling system. Had air in it.
Can I just swap atmitures
If you had removed the rear coolant crossover, all this disassembly of the starter and using the wrong bolts would not be needed. Removing the rear crossover allows access to the starter bolts.
Yup. I found it to be too difficult with all the wiring loom tightness and brittleness. Trust me, I've spent many years working professionally on cars and figuring out how to tackle jobs and/or finding shortcuts or alternate ways to do a job. My job is definitely not the only way to do it, but it works.
How did u kno u needed to replace the starter?
You will know when it goes out. It will intermittenly not crank. The solenoid contacts wear out inside the starter.
@@peteschnabel1345 damn i may have the same issue but not sure. Tried to start it lights were on bright as soon as i tried to crank it all lights dimmed n it didnt turn over. Found out my battery was dead but if it still doesnt work after i charge it ima have to look at tye starter then
@@jamesf702 if you turn your headlights on and while trying to crank the starter and the headlights momentarily dim, it's starter for sure. Worn/ stuck solenoid!
@@peteschnabel1345 wen i try to crank it either my entire dash is jus blacked out completely or extremly dim bot sure if starter will do the same. But i will try that once my battery is charged
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