Making The 600,000 Mile Lexus Safe to Drive | Complete Steering Replacement and More

[@mayito9100]

When someone works with their hands, is a laborer. When someone works with their hands and mind, is a craftsman. But when someone works with their hands, mind, and heart…is an Artist.

[@saulreynoso4371]

Wow. That's beautiful.

[@phatbaby4234]

Haha.. I love watching him work. What a find. The cars beautiful. Good to see it found a good home.

[@southwind3]

Mayito Very well said!

[@microcolonel]

And someone who works with only his heart, is in a coma.

[@1985ahmed]

Seat covers and detailing You're then supporting professionals instead of salesmen

[@kevinbarry71]

I absolutely love the way you show respect to each discarded part for its service

[@nicholasjones7774]

only the OEM toyota parts, otherwise its suspicion and discontent 😂 its very cute

[@proverbs2927]

I absolutely love your channel! It’s so refreshing to watch and not have to worry about 4 letter f bombs flying all over the place and no screaming! I really enjoy seeing the care you take removing and installing each part. Thank you!

[@mikeceli]

I have installed pre-made, "Duplicate of Original" leather upholstery on my TWO, 1996 Impala SS' and my 1988 Lincoln Mark VII LSC. I did the Lincoln first, by finding a professional Upholsterer who allowed me to ASSIST him, installing the Lincoln upholstery. With what I learned, I did the Impala SS's and several Ford Truck bench seats. Very pleasant work! Great results!

[@Alex35KRO]

Hello from Romania! I look at you with great interest and I can't wait for this episode. You are my style of mechanic who doesn't make fun of the customer or the car (unfortunately, we lack such specialists here). From my point of view, definitely go with the deep interior detailing and change the upholstery of the seats if they can no longer be saved. Otherwise, I'm looking forward to the next episode. All the best, I salute you with respect.

[@feitankung]

GREAT JOB ON THE BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT....I'M DOING THIS ON MY LS 430 IN THE NEXT 2 WEEKS...REALLY HELPFUL...

[@dankelly5110]

I think you've knocked three to four hundred thousand miles off of that car already, you're a perfectionist which is a fantastic quality to have. 👍

[@richardrager7564]

I like option number 3. Having worked at a Ford Assembly plant when I was younger, I have seen how seats cushions are manufactured and I believe that you can do it and that you will be much happier for having done it.

[@maclaudeamumbwe2663]

Am glad i watched these videos. I just realised why my bushing keep being shot. They are always tied out of position

[@phatbaby4234]

I just needs the love. Glad to see it found a good home. If it could purr like a cat, I'm sure it would. Great show as always.

[@VikingsGarage]

I would redo the seats the right way, disassemble all seat covers send them out to be completely redone and re-assemble. Full detail is a must, have a professional do it. It’s important that you continue to have that passion for it. A very clean car in general helps with that. Thank you again for this project! ( I’ve been wanting to do something similar for years)

[@bennyvargas539]

New leather on the original seats. Professional clean including dry ice. Howdy from rust free Texas.

[@gsczr1]

Option #3 on the interior and have the LS professionally detailed. The LS430 is probably the best car ever made regardless of price and deserves to be treated as such. I have a LS 430 Ultra with 53000 original miles. It's 20 years old yet it looks like it just came out of the show room. What a car!!!! Cheers!

[@TomXCZD]

Definitely do the detailing, those are the most satisfying videos.

[@tedlahm5740]

Insanely clean everything.

[@alberto6439]

Custom seats ✅ Send it for detailed ✅ New wheels ✅ Keep up the good work 🥇🥇

[@mr.sinister9035]

Watching you take that radiator and condenser out after doing the same on a 08 Sebring... recover the seats and detail yourself. 2 chances for learning videos. Nothing but the best for your Toyoda.

[@tomfloyd8430]

Love your channel and content! I would find a good upholstery shop, they can rebuild your seats and use the old covering material as a pattern to make you an interior of any material you like. My last 96 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 2.7 automatic with manual hubs went 236000 miles for me with no problems. Changed oil less than 5000 miles transmission fluid at 15000 and rear and transfer at 36000. Sold it to a guy 3 years ago that had a broken down Chevy pickup and he desperately needed it for this independent construction or he couldn’t work. The frame was very rusted through on the inner frame and the bottoms of the rear backing plates were rusted through. It still drove like new and was quiet in 4x4 and 2 wheel drive. Was mostly still original, hoses, plug wires, fuel filter. My wife has a 2005 Camry SE 3.3 she bought new. Almost 95000 miles and only replaced belts and brakes, all else is original. Except for regular oil and filter changes. I believe transmission fluid has never been changed. Her son is a Toyota mechanic in Des Moines and he told us not to change it at around 60000 miles. Should it be changed?

[@jeyarajjraj]

Professional detaliing all the way ,interior refurbished to original ,original all will look and feell awesome 👍

[@FrWaTlk]

Loving these series. Since seats will not be repaired I’d rather see used good condition seats to keep it as OE as possible. Then interior detailing + headlights in my opinion. 🎉

[@wizard73282]

Get the custom seats and get it detailed, you deserve that!

[@elcompaGV]

Great videos car care nut👍love the professionalism and honesty a rare thing nowadays. But for your interior project i'd say go either way on seats but DIY detailing i'd like to see how you manage that aspect.

[@tarcisiodiaz4873]

New Leather cover, professional detailing. The more original the car the better.

[@marygracekennington9287]

You need to bake the headlights and either replace or re polish the lenses. Additionally, pls replace the xenon headlamp bulb to get the most illumination for safety.

[@chrishoglo3761]

I really enjoyed watching. I can’t imagine the costs you’re absorbing for this series. I’m sure your expectations will result in a wonderful car!

[@renantepalacio2661]

go for detailing and try to see if the process can be recorded on the parts that are allowed to be on video and some tips on how to keep cars looking good, thanks!

[@daytonpyro]

love love this vide. i like seeing the job being done. that car is so lucky to have you.. keep up the good work

[@dmills854]

Look at the twinkle in his eye when he says “original hoses”, 😅. Love this channel!

[@EvanghelosValassidis]

Thank You for your videos! I’m a mechanical engineer and I have a Masters degree on Machine design. We engineers do the best we can to try to accommodate for safety, durability, cost, etc. You are correct, ease of assembly and de assembly is not a priority unless it’s absolutely impossible, if you don’t believe look at the latest Porsche or BMWs, you know what I mean. I like the way you work and I like the way you appreciate the value of a good luxury sedan car, no to many people appreciate them anymore. What is your name? You do not mention or say your name any time in the videos. I do enjoy them because of the content and because it does not have that annoying heavy metal music that all the tv productions and KZbin video series seem to have. Thank you again, keep up the beautiful job you do. Good Bless!

[@buckstephens6407]

I've seen great results on seats being re-covered on other KZbin channels.That's the option I think is best.

[@texan176]

OEM used interior swap with seats/parts in a 9 of 10 condition will fix your issues. Replace the whole carpet if you find a good one. The exterior and engine detail can be DIY. I was surprised you did not degrease and clean up the subframe before the rack went in.

[@monkeyfoodtv-gy4qu]

Getting custom made seat cover sounds like an interesting thing to see.

[@lesterbreeze2004]

Professional detailing. Replace leather seats with new leather. ❤❤❤❤

[@JuanLopez-oz9kh]

These models deserve OEM part only. Do it once and forget it for another 600k miles!

[@terrysennhenn896]

Have to tell you I'm loving these videos

[@rosarioreynaldo1]

For the detailing, ask for Legit Street Channel since both of you are in Illinois. It will be awesome if he can help you with the detailing for your lexus.

[@harryw9598]

top job ahmed, you are putting a lot of love. kind advice, take care of yourself , eye and ear protection?

[@proudtexan5513]

I would also send it to a professional detailer and have them apply a good ceramic coating after the paint issues are corrected. It will be well worth it

[@tombrooks5933]

I vote reupholster. And I vote take it to a detailer. There are plenty of detailers on youtube to watch and learn. Thank you for doing the mechanical side.

[@mikejackson8631]

I would go with new non-oem seat covers since you can't get the originals. All the seats would match and I think it would be hard to find a drivers seat that is not too worn.

[@renuing]

My vote is to re-cover the interior with new leather. Also, recommendation is to send the car to a professional for detailing. Clearly your expertise is Toyota/Lexus car repair, that's what we come here for 👍 keep it up, enjoying this.

[@teakekloosterman1473]

Ask Lary from Ammo NYC to come over and do the detail on the car. I bet it would look like a 200,000 mile car 😂

[@janjan-ir5gn]

i love this series.thx

[@chuckasarus]

Definitely go with a detailer. If that car has been smoked in the smell is very hard to get out.

[@paulfortman5834]

Professional detail. Maybe the detailer will let you make a video, some free advertising for them.

[@sunsetoriginals7320]

I would go for custom reupholstering. Maybe even check with a local shop and see how much it would cost. I do custom upholstery and boat tops. I don’t do a lot of automotive stuff but I’m sure lots of shops do.

[@2006gtobob]

Find solid good used seats. It may be a challenge, but doable. Custom made seat covets can be just as pricey but not original.

[@christycretella6048]

We use ATF for our steering wheel fluid

[@paull3373]

Like the project - go with the new (non-OEM) covers. Pro detailing - a local company and KZbinr Chicago Auto Pros in Lombard. Maybe they’ll do a video with you.

[@bhaebe6671]

So when do you wear eye and hearing protection? If I were you I would be concerned that the IL version of OSHA and/or State L&I unsafe practices division would be monitoring you. You are a good tech for sure. Please lead by example for all of us.

[@alexisherrera1873]

Get the custom leather seats. That would set it apart from other LS. And you can add a little personality from your part.

[@fjoco1]

Third option on the seats and definitely bring it to a professional detailer.

[@robertlowman3509]

Why not custom seat cover idea with the TCCN logo? And yes to a professional detail

[@WarCry389]

Option 3 for the seats

[@davebk1031]

Nice condition used OEMs I reckon. I haven't seen anything non-OEM look 100%. (I haven't been looking for it though). Cross-promo with a detailer too. Still content, but not step by step and you doing all the work.

[@HonestMotivation_]

Love to see how much effort and care you put into these cars. I have a 2005 Lexus ls430, great condition. I seem to have seem a problem, the steering wheel shakes pretty substantially driving over small bumps at highway speeds. Have any idea what it can be? Cheers!

[@zoomee99]

New steering rack bushings fixed same issue for my 2004 LS. Easy DIY.

[@HonestMotivation_]

@@zoomee99 thanks for the advice, really appreciate it

[@teleteleman1023]

For the seats I think it'd be cool to replace the seat covers with new leather and give the car a fresh unique look. For the detailing I think you should just send it out. Personally I don't think it would be fun to watch you (or anyone) clean an interior lol. And I'm gonna guess that your secret car is a 94-99 Celica.

[@lanceb940]

Good work. Used seats

[@alexanderross2786]

Seats: Bring them to a shop & have them re upholstered in leather. Walk us( youtube) through that process & expected costs & time lines.

[@maximnoel611]

when you talk you sound like bob ross! but with a rachet!!😍

[@GAMINGFOREXPERTS]

Did some one say Detailing? YES! Heres my 2 cents, Works on Celsior, Japanese car so, For fun Use Soft99 Products :D Example -Fusso Coat (any version, Dark,Light,King of gloss) -Glaco Ultra (Rain repellent for all the windows) -TurtleWax tire Shine Any (Easy,Good, Durable)

[@GAMINGFOREXPERTS]

Also Amazing work, This is like a guide how to fix repair restore the car. Thank you, as a Celsior owner this is Fun, Aaand interesting!

[@garybrandman6258]

Option #3 for the seating. Are you close to LSC Alex for the detailing?

[@MVRWC]

Used seats I think are the way to go

[@LostTree432]

Great series, love seeing it come together. I say oem used seats and would love to see what a professional detailer could do with this beautiful car 😎

[@yuboqiu1089]

detail + leather fitting

[@mikeceli]

CC Nut, like many youtube videos, the sound is a little low, when using an iPad or Chromebook, while on the elliptical machine. Perhaps you could record at a higher "level" ? Otherwise, great Vids!

[@jaturnley]

Two videos ago: "I see a lot of hackery here" This video: "Hacksaw!"

[@garyf2871]

Holy moly! It's $1650 for an oem power steering rack and pinion!

[@imbowser]

i think you should have the seats recovered and i would like to learn detailing as well

[@chrisluquette1615]

AMD, I have a 2002 SC antenna with the long white geared assy. If it works for your car, you can have it. Just need an address to send it to you.

[@solemeca3976]

good job

[@scottm8879]

Fascinating

[@southbound1969]

Desert cars are the best.

[@ernestohemingway2308]

You might want to call your program “This Old Car”. Or “Car Maintenance Review.”

[@beevereeter9822]

If the seats have any kind of odor, get used seats. If not, have them upholstered.

[@Vyker]

For someone who has a cameraman, he doesn't do much cameramaning.

[@emilio325]

Love the channel Amd! I would do the seat cover re-wrap and I would get it professionally detailed. You are a stone’s throw away from “Chicago Auto Pro’s” maybe you can hook up with them and do a collaboration video cross-over and help both the channels out 😉

[@imranmuhammad8105]

Hi sir , I have got a LS430 2004 had a few issues with it in the beginning, much of it resolved now. Ever since I have gotten the car there’s a body vibration whenever I speed to 100. Sometimes the steering wheel vibrates too, and sometimes the car doesn’t vibrate and is smooth. I’d also like to add that I have changed my tires and done the alignment and balancing but that didn’t fix the issue. I’d appreciate your input on what could be the possible causes for the vibration

[@joedominick7517]

Interesting video, why don’t you tell us what the parts actually cost?

[@brandonwindless475]

I say custom leather seat covers and professional detail Job.

[@ThePandasian34]

The p/s pump hose and reservoir situation, they are so brittle and get stuck on their fittings sometimes i just order new hoses and a p/s reservoir just to cover my ass incase it does break like a Triscuit cracker

[@jroc523]

Some nice used seats would be great. Keep it original.

[@wim1366]

I have MICHELIN CROSS CLIMATE on my VW T4 ( Eurovan) 2002 already 100.000 km ( they are noisy)

[@d1bergman]

I really like the work but if u have a helper doing the video he should be moving around getting close ups of your work while yours doing it so we can see what ur doing close up

[@jeanchery1260]

I will like to see you And Florida

[@liryan]

46:15 Toyoda is the correct romanization for 豊田, Toyota's Japanese name. They changed its name to 'da' after they believe it's easier for western audiences to pronounce it. Honda (本田), however, didn't change it's name to Honta. 😂

[@jamestobler8473]

You really can't help yourself can you. Never let perfect be the enemy of good enough.

[@jaysol1128]

Thanks for the option. New upholstery mixed with original stuff always give off an out of place feeling but that's just me. I would go with used since it a used car. Detailing a car requires a lot of different products and tools, I'd pay someone. If you do the clean id still watch and see your take on it since you a detailed guy. I have to say this video as a DIY was a little overwhelming for me, it was good though got see a lot of new things.

[@Tubig4]

Can you come to Australia and work on my toyotas?

[@Daryl-S]

Your time is too valuable, get it professionally detailed. There are numerous videos on detailing for viewers... and you've spoiled us with your expertise so we'll take more of that! Seats for time and keeping it original, gently used would be my opinion. Also I can't say enough, thank you for such wonderful content sir!

[@wim1366]

I would suggest having the seats upholstered by a skilled (Geoff Chrysler?) craftsman and not installing the covers yourself. I have replaced leather covers several times, but I notice that an experienced upholsterer does this better.

[@aqeelnazim2442]

facelift it to 2004 with 18" chrome rims w 5 spokes

[@x111-c4f]

The Car Care Nut, replace the seat covers with custom oem like. do detailing yourself so we all can learn. great project anyway !!

[@petermusser1]

Definitely cover the seats, something I'm curious about. For detailing definitely hire someone. It would be awesome if you could include one of my favs @JessicaTranDetails but she's west coast. But she loves Toyota and would knock it out of the park and it would be a really cool cross-collab.

[@TechOTuesday]

I'd contact the local @ChicagoAutoPros and have them give thier professional treatment . Best in town and massive KZbin following. A collaboration would be awesome 👍

[@alexiacob517]

New seat covers and professional detailing all the way! It would be very interesting to see how it turns out 🙂

[@JoseAbascalVilar]

Agree!!

[@G12C]

I agree!!

[@friscoeddie3223]

Agree!

[@kevinking9199]

Let me add: vid/vids of the detailing would be great, too! This Lexi is beginning to feel like family.

[@lukotemihango5394]

Agree...should see chrisfix or the guy from carflip channel for detailing It will be amazing

[@koyooko5160]

Everytime he says "Thats okay." It just radiates the "Thats the farthest thing from okay." Energy a disappointed father would have

[@David-bt7zt]

To me it has a certain Bob Ross vibe :)

[@geoffreymak000]

Happy little bolt.

[@28naveenator27van]

It is what it is. Its all ok for a expert mechanic that pays wholesale. For a non mechanic, send it to the wrecker ball. This is gonna maybe the best of his series.

[@Manofcube]

It's a midwestern passive aggressive thing. Same as how Canadians are always saying "sorry." They're not actually sorry!

[@Healthliving1967]

Not necessarily, that's his calm way of dealing with old car troubles.

[@nick_hf]

In my opinion I like the seat cover idea. Some of the options can be better than the OEM leather.

[@Jack14432]

Which ones are better?

[@paulcvdh]

As a DIY’r, I love the fact that you don’t hide the problems found during this process because it’s part of the process. It’s reassuring to see a master mechanic deal with the headaches along the way. Great series! I look forward to follow this journey.

[@cam4772]

Loving this series!! Can't wait to see the finished product. Any chance you can include a link to the full list of repairs and cost and time breakdown as you go?

[@TheCarCareNut]

We’ll go over all expenses once we reach a point of completion

[@Samir-qi1uy]

@@TheCarCareNut So in 2047? Jokes aside, cant wait to see this beauty finished!

[@dickdaley9059]

If the price of low mileage OEM interior replacement parts are reasonable, I suggest that route. If not, there are very competent interior craftsmen in your vicinity that can rebuild and recover the seat covers to match. Either option would make you happy.

[@cam4772]

@@TheCarCareNut Awesome! Thanks!