How I Prolonged The Life Of My Super Cheap Lexus LS430!!

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  • Опубліковано 12 гру 2024

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  • @AutoAuctionRebuilds
    @AutoAuctionRebuilds Місяць тому +62

    What do you charge to do a timing belt on a GM 3.4? I need 2 done and you seem to be an expert here! Amazing work on this Lexus!

    • @animalcorvair
      @animalcorvair Місяць тому +4

      he did good on the olds

    • @t.l.robinson2162
      @t.l.robinson2162 Місяць тому

      Hahaha.

    • @rjft7003
      @rjft7003 Місяць тому +1

      Give MRM the VW Golf Cabriolet in exchange for a few cambelts done in the cars from your inventory.

    • @Lifetime1776
      @Lifetime1776 Місяць тому

      Randy ur Kool when are you going to finish the cleaning of the geo

    • @jasonp.greiner8239
      @jasonp.greiner8239 Місяць тому +1

      @AutoAuctionRebuilds Mike & randy are too opposite people. Mike always has a good attitude & cheerful. It's a pleasure to watch mike's videos. Mike does not mind doing hard labor. I never see Randy follow through with any project. You never know what kind of mood Randy's going to be in. He's always complaining about something.

  • @mikem5922
    @mikem5922 Місяць тому +13

    As a fellow Lexus owning Mike I admire your bravery and skill to tackle a project like this. I always look forward to watching your videos when my toddler son takes his naps. It’s a real treat for me!

  • @craigschenk729
    @craigschenk729 Місяць тому +11

    Gotta love Mike’s enthusiasm! Can do attitude is why I return to watch his videos. Good work Mike!

  • @edwardtc8129
    @edwardtc8129 Місяць тому +6

    Still to this day the LS430 is in my opinion the best looking car that Lexus has made to date

  • @MikeInBendOregon
    @MikeInBendOregon Місяць тому +3

    Some of the Lexus cars are just as nice as MB's, and certainly more reliable and less headaches.
    This one should be good for a long time now.

  • @louchitchat
    @louchitchat Місяць тому +7

    at last Lexus , it's much rewarding to revive a Lexus

  • @wayneahlsen2473
    @wayneahlsen2473 Місяць тому +11

    One of the few channels I truly love. Thank you Mike. You are a lot of fun.

  • @titanicfilmsbymark
    @titanicfilmsbymark Місяць тому +8

    Good job Mike. You have a peace of mind knowing that it's changed.

  • @805NAVE
    @805NAVE Місяць тому +6

    More Lexus content please!! Love this! Needs some OEM wheels, headlight polish, more
    Cosmetic stuff

    • @steveww07
      @steveww07 Місяць тому

      Yes I’d like to see OEM wheels as well.

  • @turbotato
    @turbotato Місяць тому +2

    Timing belts on interference engines are a scary proposition. Your step by step approach is the right way to do them. Nice job! You just added 100K to the life expectancy of the engine!

  • @paulie-Gualtieri.
    @paulie-Gualtieri. Місяць тому +10

    Brilliant work Mike! She sounds silky smooth.

  • @rosse12345678
    @rosse12345678 Місяць тому +16

    I think truthful tom might like this car hopefully 😂

    • @paulie-Gualtieri.
      @paulie-Gualtieri. Місяць тому +5

      I wish Tom could take some of these politicians to task with his non BS straight talking.

  • @1995RangeRover
    @1995RangeRover Місяць тому +2

    With those good sounds in the back ground going too!! Nice work Mike!!

  • @polished520
    @polished520 Місяць тому +2

    awwww ducky & doggy wanna be youtube stars too

  • @steveosgood9182
    @steveosgood9182 Місяць тому +2

    this channel is like a variety show. You got animals, cars, and mom and Tom too . All you need now is dancing girls and a DJ....

    • @MonkeyWrenchMike
      @MonkeyWrenchMike  Місяць тому

      Dancing girls? Great idea! I’ll see what I can do…

    • @steveosgood9182
      @steveosgood9182 Місяць тому

      @@MonkeyWrenchMike how about some bleachers in the backyard for an audience? and a applause sign. I'm telling you CBS would pick your show up

  • @howardjacobs1325
    @howardjacobs1325 Місяць тому +1

    Hi Mike I been watching your videos from the beginning and all I can say is in everything you been doing in each video your confidence has got better .your really good considering I been a Chrysler jeep ram tech for 30 years you. Are so good at wiring I consider you a technician not a mechanic you. Fix and solve electrical problem love the work your doing and the videos are so awesome thanks for the videos I enjoy them all
    Have a very good week my friend take care 😊oh just one thing it’s a good rule off thumb to replace the crank shaft seal every time it would be a shame to have that one car that leaves oil maybe you will consider it

  • @jasoneasterling6414
    @jasoneasterling6414 Місяць тому +2

    Job well done uncle Mike!!

  • @tommyhall2768
    @tommyhall2768 Місяць тому +2

    Glad you are doing good buddy

  • @joejaffe
    @joejaffe Місяць тому +2

    Great job Mike .. you really belted that one out of the park so to speak

  • @JGarcia2016
    @JGarcia2016 Місяць тому +3

    Amazing work like always "money wrench mike"...

  • @robertclubs9908
    @robertclubs9908 Місяць тому +1

    Awesome show my friend. 😊

  • @jasonp.greiner8239
    @jasonp.greiner8239 Місяць тому +5

    Hey Mike, Love watching your videos. You make the day. P.S. I love your duck Benzo.

  • @perandersson2742
    @perandersson2742 Місяць тому +2

    Really nice work Mike! Like a pro, well done!

  • @masteralmaster1928
    @masteralmaster1928 Місяць тому +3

    Excellent job Mike as usual .

  • @anfahrt
    @anfahrt Місяць тому +2

    What a nice car and relatively easy to work on compared to a German product.
    I love these cars so much.
    What a perfect 'how to' on how to change the timing belt on these engines. Thank you so much.🥰
    Greetings from Holland.

  • @frankb5603
    @frankb5603 Місяць тому +2

    Benzo loves you Mike!

  • @mindblownwatcher8536
    @mindblownwatcher8536 Місяць тому +4

    Nice work Mike!
    Kinda ridiculous that someone did that belt and didn’t note it somewhere under the hood. 🫤

    • @cdoggyish
      @cdoggyish Місяць тому +1

      They did, he read it off the label, was last done at 99K miles, it now has 220 K.

  • @chriscreekmore210
    @chriscreekmore210 Місяць тому +2

    Another one conquered great job! 👍

  • @dgpaliza
    @dgpaliza Місяць тому +2

    After watching your video Mike, I am now an expert too 😂.

  • @soelenny
    @soelenny Місяць тому +2

    I know you did a good job on your car , Mike

  • @In_memory_of_Dad
    @In_memory_of_Dad Місяць тому +2

    Good job Mike fair play to you buddy 👍

  • @ronsautojax
    @ronsautojax Місяць тому +3

    Awesome job Mike

  • @locotrucker46
    @locotrucker46 Місяць тому +1

    At least it's rear wheel drive. So much easier to work with than front wheel drive.

  • @jackcrisci2957
    @jackcrisci2957 Місяць тому

    *Mike replaces the timing belt and starts it for the first time*
    Me: Oh that sounds great!
    Mike, 2 seconds later: Hey, that sounds great!
    You and Randy keep me inspired to work on my own project :D

  • @ShannonFLHI
    @ShannonFLHI Місяць тому +1

    Change all those parts. Use the Aisin brand or oem brand as much as possible. This should be a fun weekend job.

  • @timgraham7071
    @timgraham7071 Місяць тому +1

    Awesome video Mike..love it

  • @pbattis1
    @pbattis1 Місяць тому

    Nice work Mr. Monkey Wrench. I have a GX 470 that I need to do a timing belt on and you just gave me the motivation to get to it. Thank you sir.

  • @arsinoeivlostprincess4228
    @arsinoeivlostprincess4228 Місяць тому +1

    Great job. A hard one. I sent a Dodge to a dealer for a timing belt change. The car was there for half a month. It was my mom's car and she complained about a lack of power after she got it back. I checked the belt and it was a tooth off from the dealer. I reset the belt and it was fine. So even though it had been done it may have been possible that it was off but in these days the computer might have tattled. They're nice cars. The rear doors esp are like bank vault doors.

  • @adrianowen6524
    @adrianowen6524 Місяць тому +1

    Great work Mike as always man don’t seem to see many Lexus around anymore for some reason man!!thanks for the content once again man doing a great job on these cars buddy!👌👍👌

  • @JohnMoeller-c9q
    @JohnMoeller-c9q Місяць тому +2

    Great car! I have been looking for a good example! Love the video.

  • @HerbOldenburg
    @HerbOldenburg Місяць тому

    Your amazing in your back yard garage Mike - thx for sharing - fantastic work you do! Love the Lexus - wishing you lots of luck with the newest in the fleet -

  • @robertf4540
    @robertf4540 Місяць тому +1

    Great job Mike!

  • @haskellburks
    @haskellburks Місяць тому +1

    Hello Mike aka Monkey Wrench Mike. Changing the timing belt on the Lexus LS 430. Good luck on getting the timing belt changed without hurting yourself.

  • @mercedes-mark
    @mercedes-mark Місяць тому +1

    Interesting thing is that in a Mercedes there is no timing belt lol they us a chain which eliminates taking half the car apart to change a belt that should have been a metal chain to begin with.

    • @MonkeyWrenchMike
      @MonkeyWrenchMike  Місяць тому +1

      Yeah, but you have to watch those timing chain guides.

  • @rudypernas7962
    @rudypernas7962 Місяць тому

    hey Mike you have become a expert on timing belts love your job

  • @micahbush3877
    @micahbush3877 Місяць тому

    Great video Mike. Love all your channels but love watching these type where you work on them. Awesome! Keep up the great work and videos!!

  • @SouthsideKidd550
    @SouthsideKidd550 Місяць тому

    7:42 MWM has great taste in music. I hear the Isley Brothers playing in the background!😊

  • @ihpbarber7798
    @ihpbarber7798 Місяць тому

    Really enjoy the videos; I am used to the duck saying hi, love it.

  • @RoadHeros610
    @RoadHeros610 Місяць тому

    M Dub .. u are absolutely the best .. I enjoy your repairs .. u take in some of the most intimidating jobs .. and absolutely nail it keep up the magnificent work A1 💯

  • @Mr.Worf63
    @Mr.Worf63 Місяць тому

    Great job Mike !! She’s sounds great!!!

  • @garycurry4600
    @garycurry4600 Місяць тому

    Well done, Mike. I’ve wanted an LS 430 or LS 400 for a long time, but I love my Gen 2 Prius and my 93 40th Anniversary Corvette too much to get a 3rd car ❤

  • @Richiecorner65
    @Richiecorner65 Місяць тому +1

    Good job mike, the Barracuda will be in good hands with your skills

  • @Pingstein11
    @Pingstein11 Місяць тому

    Master Monkey Wrench Mike! Nice job. I like the way you don't rush through the job. It's a job well done!

  • @t.l.robinson2162
    @t.l.robinson2162 Місяць тому

    You got a very nice deal on a very nice LS 430. I hope that you hold on to it. It is better than a Mercedes.

  • @roydavis2242
    @roydavis2242 Місяць тому +2

    I'm glad that Toyota went to using timing chain instead of a belt in 2006. However, my 2012 Camry is an "engine out" job to replace the timing chain.

    • @harriettanthony7352
      @harriettanthony7352 Місяць тому +2

      Engine Out= big money for the repairs shop; which is the entire reason for this stupidity

    • @805NAVE
      @805NAVE Місяць тому

      They still used belt in 2006 for LS, ES, LX, GX, and some others. GS went to chain in 06, LS and ES went to chain in 07

    • @robertdaone
      @robertdaone 2 дні тому

      FWD sucks to work on.

  • @r.e.krealestate23
    @r.e.krealestate23 Місяць тому

    We going give the power keep pushing blessings

  • @markjones6181
    @markjones6181 Місяць тому

    Great job Mike love your wrench skills 😂 keep up the awsome videos, thanx for sharing ......Stay safe, free, and young.......🔥🔥🔥❤️👍🏽💯

  • @keithvallance219
    @keithvallance219 Місяць тому +1

    Great job Mike, love the car to

  • @rudypernas7962
    @rudypernas7962 Місяць тому

    you should take that one to Tom and mom please love to see what Tom will say he is funny

  • @MrPabsUk
    @MrPabsUk Місяць тому

    Really good job Mike, well done!

  • @hpp3sapo
    @hpp3sapo Місяць тому +1

    Great job Mike

  • @rudypernas7962
    @rudypernas7962 Місяць тому

    nice job mike keep up the good work love your channel Mike

  • @robertvance1873
    @robertvance1873 Місяць тому +2

    Good Job 👍 Mike She Sounds Wonderful 👍😊 I definitely hope you let the Truthful One Check this one out Lol 🤣 I'm sure Momma Monkey 🐒 Wrench will enjoy Riding in it Like a Queen 👑

  • @Simplyput3451
    @Simplyput3451 Місяць тому

    Excellent job, congrats.

  • @rooseveltdumas304
    @rooseveltdumas304 Місяць тому +1

    You did a good ass job.

  • @jeremyaustin9103
    @jeremyaustin9103 Місяць тому

    Mike
    This is amazing.
    Thinking this is providing incentive to chop ny Benz in

  • @matthewc3120
    @matthewc3120 Місяць тому +4

    You have a pet dog, pet duck, and a petcock 😂

  • @Gordo101978
    @Gordo101978 Місяць тому

    Great video Mikey. I think you'll have to remove the cam gear cover to remove te valve cover

  • @Monarchloans-b5t
    @Monarchloans-b5t 14 днів тому

    Just got to be real careful of any spilled coolant on the ground with pets (the dog at least, not sure about a duck) around. They are very attracted to the smell & taste of it and drinking it is deadly. Great job.

  • @JohnVFerrari
    @JohnVFerrari Місяць тому

    I would like to take you done soo well Mike .. that's not for the faint hearted on that Lexus jeez ...hope that silicon seal holds up I would be worrying about that myself even though it's factory ... well done garage would charge a fortune ... love it it!!@

  • @frednetherlands887
    @frednetherlands887 Місяць тому

    Thank you from the Netherlands 🎉

  • @dizrick
    @dizrick Місяць тому

    Love these videos Mike!

  • @johnhicks1969
    @johnhicks1969 Місяць тому

    I love Lexus car's I have owned 2 working on a 3rd

  • @chevytrk5415
    @chevytrk5415 Місяць тому +1

    Great job!

  • @mhawkins1975
    @mhawkins1975 Місяць тому

    Mike you.did.that.faster than one of my ten minute jobs😂

  • @phillipgardner5836
    @phillipgardner5836 Місяць тому

    I'm seriously loving the content Mike

  • @jimpetersen8095
    @jimpetersen8095 Місяць тому

    Mike you are quit the mechanic, great job. When I get to Oklahoma and I need a repair I know where to go. 😅 lol

  • @robertsedgwick1629
    @robertsedgwick1629 Місяць тому

    this needs a TT review

  • @engineercar
    @engineercar Місяць тому

    Great job. I like the Lexus..

  • @GodsGunsGlory777
    @GodsGunsGlory777 Місяць тому

    Usher climax in the background 👍

  • @Oyvind88
    @Oyvind88 17 днів тому

    Lexus/Toyota is the best😎🔥

  • @brad-gy2uq
    @brad-gy2uq Місяць тому

    Love the content mike ive got to ask does it ever scare you doing timing belts it always puts the fear of god up me

  • @chocotaco8929
    @chocotaco8929 Місяць тому

    Good Job Mike

  • @davidchaisson3610
    @davidchaisson3610 Місяць тому

    Love the car, great job,

  • @idletime
    @idletime Місяць тому

    G'evening Mike & Great job my friend 🤠 . If you're still looking for a reliable tow rig I can highly recommend an 01' - 04' Envoy or Trailblazer w/ the 4.2L inline 6 Vortec.
    When my wife and I moved to Florida we drove 2600 miles in my 02' envoy who won the single axle enclosed trailer w/ an 800 lb motorcycle & a bunch of other stuff in it at 90+ mph w/o issue. It turns out the envoy was designed to tow 6800 lb 🤓 .

  • @DaylanD901
    @DaylanD901 Місяць тому

    @ 4:10 i hear you jamming out lol

  • @J19A95B
    @J19A95B Місяць тому

    Good job!

  • @jessewynne8193
    @jessewynne8193 Місяць тому

    Preventive maintenance I guess at least it’s now done tho so one less thing to worry about even tho I don’t worry about it on these brands

  • @byronholt4912
    @byronholt4912 Місяць тому +1

    If you spin it with the starter it’d be faster! lol

  • @joegutierrez2019
    @joegutierrez2019 Місяць тому

    Nice job Mike 😂😂😅😅

  • @teerocsgt
    @teerocsgt Місяць тому

    Awesome Fun!

  • @randydaubert4553
    @randydaubert4553 Місяць тому +1

    Polish the headlights on your next video with valve cover gaskets.

    • @cdoggyish
      @cdoggyish Місяць тому

      Why would he want to polish the headlights with valve cover gaskets?

  • @malikdigger4544
    @malikdigger4544 Місяць тому

    Good Toyota mechanical quality in a Lexus platform from early 2000s .

  • @mechanicalintentions5431
    @mechanicalintentions5431 Місяць тому

    I did my LS last summer and it was a little nerve racking. Little of a gig saw puzzle

  • @Davidandjewlsfoodreviews-yq5nd
    @Davidandjewlsfoodreviews-yq5nd Місяць тому +2

    hope the water did not go into the oil pan

  • @cjpamp1267
    @cjpamp1267 Місяць тому

    I say that the car deserves to be tottally fixed body and mechanically

  • @thomasgodfrey758
    @thomasgodfrey758 Місяць тому +6

    I seriously want to talk with you if you want to sell this car

  • @whistlingdiesel
    @whistlingdiesel Місяць тому

    Nice!

  • @richchester187
    @richchester187 Місяць тому

    Has you ever considered using waterless coolant ? as it no longer seems to cost the earth poss even about the same as using distilled water and antifreeze.

  • @milobrown1790
    @milobrown1790 Місяць тому

    👍