Starter Motor Removal #lexus #ls430 #gs430 #sc430 #toyota #v8 #automotive #mechanic #diy

Customer states Grinding Noise when starting vehicle. Starter removal on a Lexus LS430 only to find out starter and flex plate teeth were more worn than a crackheads teeth. Is this the worst starter location on a vehicle, or is there worse? let me know in the comments below. thanks for watching

[motoman]

That was labor intensive, and looked like an all day project! Makes me think twice before getting a Lexus with a V8. Thanks for sharing!

[abelledesma]

Finally found the video to help me with replacing the knock sensors on my ls430, thank youuuu

[deimosphob]

I did my starter without taking out coolant bridge, actually wasn't too bad, if you get a long enough ratchet and a deep well socket you just use your finger to place it ontop of the bolt head its a breeze. Took me 4-5 hours and that was including dropping the ratchet ontop of the transmission and looking for it for a little over an hour.

[jasonlax]

How do u depresseoir the fuel systym??

[marcop]

The valley location of the UZ motor is a total breeze to change and far from the worst. Had plenty of practise removing the upper and lower manifold - the ACIS VSV sitting in the valley is a common fault on these too. First time years ago was maybe 4 hours turn around time and now down to 1-2 hours start to finish after a few tries figuring out what works best.
Anyway - these UZ series engines were replaced by the UR series engine (i.e. LS460) and the starter motor is not in the valley any longer and a total prick to replace - RHS exhaust manifold and engine mount to be removed first for access and all from under the car. Take the UZ motor over the later UR engine anyday for doing this job.

[thesilentobserver]

I've seen a picture of a starter inside the transmission housing. Not sure what vehicle it was, but that's gotta be harder than under the intake.

[tafarispringer]

I did it 3 times it’s not as bad as u think just have to have the right tools

[WrenchingMafia]

Great video, I actually done a couple of these.

[michaelaugustat]

I’m gonna say a huge F*ck you to Toyota for making this the way they did. Absolutely ridiculous and no damn reason it should cost me 2800 dollars for a starter replacement because of the labor involved. 🤦‍♂️ ridiculous

[danitgozlan]

Do you take cars in for repairs as well or only specific cars? Love your videos and interested in getting a quote on replacing the front right and left control arm bushings and ball joints on a 2006 Lexus rx 400h🙏🏼

[bobberben]

What starter did you replace it with? I see it says Toyota. About to do this job myself and only see reman densos from Lexus parts sellers online

[bryanbarragan]

Do I have to remove the starter in order to remove the transmission on the

[vladyarets]

have you ever seen 2uzfe on gx470 vith egr valves?

[xXilisminusXx]

Question about the replacement intake manifold gasket. Is it directional as in it matters which side is up? I'll try to put it back on like it is here but I'm curious because there are two little tabs on the side of the gasket that faces the fuel rail and they seem to be on opposite ends

[surfordie]

Wow! I assume the teeth damage was maybe caused by that bad bearing on the starter's shaft. Wobbling and incorrect engagement of the teeth. Any chance you remember the mileage of this LS, or a typical mileage that these starters start to kick the bucket at? This looks like a straightforward job, but I'm still not looking forward to the day that my LS430 leaves me stranded... you can't even get to the starter to give it a couple whacks in an emergency situation.

[roodick]

Did the same replacement for my SC400...this was before YouTube. That shit was awful

[liamflaherty]

I dont suppose you can link the tool you used for the right side 14mm starter motor bolt? My 14mm ratchet is too thick to go over the head

[MrRiddler]

I have a Lexus LS 400 and this was a pain in the ass to get to, it makes no sense why thee knock sensor was placed there.

[aquamatt]

How long do these starters usually last?

[AndresHernandez-phse]

No manches con razón puso esa música de terror .y asta el habla sele fue al maestro