The 600,000 Mile Lexus Restoration Grand Finale Part 1

We continue the 600,000 Mile Lexus Restoration with an Apology and as we start working we actually get a defective new part! Luckily we were able to salvage it and use it to complete the job!
If you've missed the first parts of this series, find it in the link below
PART 1 • I Bought a 600,000 Mil...
PART 2 • Fixing EVERY THING Wro...
PART 3 • Making The 600,000 Mil...
PART 4 • 600,000 Mile Lexus Res...
PART 5 • Preparing Our 600,000 ...
PART 6 • Making The 600,000 Mil...
PART 7 • The 600,000 Mile Lexus...
Part 8 • Totalling My 600,000 M...
Part 9 • The 600,000 Mile Lexus...
Part 10 • Final Mechanical Repai...
Part 11 • This is The MOST EXTRE...
Part 12 • We Spent 100+ Hours De...
Part 13 • Bringing the 600,000 M...
Part 14 • 600,000 Mile Lexus Res...
Part 15 • The 600,000 Mile Lexus...
Part 16 • Final Assembly Starts ...
Part 17 • An Apology and a Defec...
This project started with a total impulse buy from Doug Demuro's ‪@carsandbids‬ and everything went off the rails from there! I am determined to restore this ‪@lexus‬ LS430 to it's former glory. Taking it back to the pursuit of perfection that birthed it and beyond!
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0:00 We're In Trouble!
0:24 Fixing the Last Oil Leak
19:21 Front Brakes
31:51 Front Struts
44:08 Fender Liner and Trim
1:02:36 Interior Lighting
1:31:06 Next Episode

[@mrs.carcarenut8959]

Hi there! I will admit I was NOT a happy wife when you decided to purchase this vehicle! Today, I regret those first feelings. This project has been an excellent reminder of the man you are. Your courage, knowledge and resilience. Your daughters and I are very proud of the work of your hands. Congratulations, Elf Mabrook and Felicidades. ❤

[@daytonpyro]

one of a kind.. for sure.. now i drink my coffee and sit back and watch the next hour or so

[@jacksong6226]

awww thats so sweet!

[@melvingibson4525]

Hah, now we know why he bought that new 1794 😂

[@justahumbledude]

Being seen and heard.....reciprocation....you are definitely a blessing to AMD. Bless you all.

[@rushmatic]

It’s great to see your support and we all adore your husband 😊

[@baytcelu]

This mechanic deserves a gift from Lexus (Toyota). Maybe a flight to Japan to see a Lexus manufacture…

[@daytonpyro]

they could at least give him the prototypes to review ha ha..

[@ghzhammer]

I’m happy to help if he wants, to get him or the whole family to Japan in style.

[@mohammedziauddin601]

😂😂😂😂

[@hedgehogthesonic3181]

Do you live in Japan? ​@@ghzhammer

[@ghzhammer]

@@hedgehogthesonic3181 I’ve been 30 ish time in the last 11 years and I’m very good at playing the points/miles game for free first class/business class flights.

[@EG-235]

You’re a national treasure my brother.

[@robertosantos-vx6pn]

Welcome back my old 600,000 miles friend. She is a beauty.

[@aboodz]

This man is the Bob Ross of mechanics 😁. So fun and relaxing to watch

[@farr5431]

You’re the first KZbinr with videos half an hour to an hour long I can watch without fast forwarding or just clicking something else. People have pointed out your automotive wizardry and knowledge combined with detective skills that makes a mundane subject to some very interesting But I think more important you are just an amazing presenter of information in an eloquent and coherent way without pausing and stammering. You really can tell a story well

[@dareisnogod5711]

👎👎👎 I like the CCN, but eloquent he is not.

[@smamq]

This man is a gem in Car-tuber/Mechanic-tuber community. I'm excited for a chance to see this in person and meet him too

[@suewhosews6546]

I bought our 05’ LS 430, 72,000 miles in 2019 $11,000 for our teen son as his first car, knowing he’d be in a solid car with enough power to learn how to drive and handle the v8. I drive it now as my full time car, and won’t ever get rid of it. It is the best car!!! It was such a find. Garage kept, couple vacationed months out of the year, no one had ever sat in the rear seats. Totally beautiful. Blue with cream interior.

[@jamesrebbechi5247]

What a beauty I know that feeling well. I picked up a ‘89 300E with 18000 miles in 2000 - the previous owner an 85 year old lady received it new for her 75th birthday. Now 212000 miles and still running like a Swiss Watch. Gets out every week. Blue on cream in same condition is very definitely a life-timer, one to pass on eventually to the very most grounded grandkid. Enjoy. Australia

[@joer1678]

I got a babied 05 a year ago. Mercury metallic with ash interior. Best car ever

[@gjm456]

It may let you down , but it can't argue with you.😁

[@DJNoMask]

Youll be getting rid of it after he totals it. You might be getting rid of him too

[@southerncharity7928]

Please don’t give an LS as a first car! Anyone won’t appreciate it, and will likely destroy it or damage it. Give them a disposable Camry until they hone their skills.

[@mikechiodetti4482]

I've never seen anyone else take the time and care to do the repairs that you have done to the LS430. I sure hope the car lasts another 625,000 miles. Thank you to Mrs. TCCN for her comment. It's easy to question a vehicle owner when that owner decides to take it to the level that this LS430 has been brought up to. The saying, "Take good care of your vehicle and it will take care of you" doesn't seem to be enough of a saying for this vehicle. The care goes way beyond that saying in a very good way!

[@alexk81843]

I find the repairs strangely soothing. I can watch for hours. With that said, I once changed a flat tire.

[@burntnougat5341]

Always great to see a successful restoration keeping these older cars going. Now that's being environmentally friendly

[@stevenewsam1993]

Exactly!

[@jflyg2652]

Grand finale saddens me, one of my favorite series. I own a ls430 that still breaking in at 139k

[@joshuamerrill2422]

That's a baby compared to this grandpa beautiful cars though

[@jflyg2652]

@@joshuamerrill2422 lolz 😂 I am jealous of the white.

[@chafungwa]

‘Breaking in’ 😂😂😂😂😂

[@aaronlopez492]

"Lexus are so unreliable, it begins leaking 'Earl' and a strut begins to leak at 600k miles?" I can't finish this sentence with out cracking up! Great video CCN. This from a Former Jaguar owner😂🤣

[@donaldvonlintig8445]

I Know, My 2003 V6 Highlander has a small exhaust leak, on the original exhaust, after 405,000 hard miles. I'll tighten it up tomorrow. Nothing a little Tiger Patch Tape can't fix !😂

[@MikeKayK]

@@donaldvonlintig8445 My 2006 V6 Highlander only has 107k miles and people think it's a 2018-2020.

[@EShelby2127]

Thank you for being a surrogate for the stress that I felt 30+ years ago when I turned wrenches as a golf course greenskeeper, fixing equipment before the golfers started complaining...

[@crazygamer89117]

I just did all 4 brakes, rotors, shims last weekend. All oem for $720. Drives so good 🤤

[@peterkwok9608]

Thank you AMD for showing us a detail restoration of the 600 000 miles Lexus LS 430. Your dedication and attention to detail makes you a great mechanic. So glad Mrs. Car care nut approve of your purchase. Happy wife / Happy life 💓

[@capnpugwash5403]

LS430 was the best car I ever drove. Preferred it to the S Class. I drove 60,000mls a year in and around London, until I retired when it had 250,000 trouble free miles on the clock.

[@kerrylewis2581]

Watching this automobile return to life has been a hoot and a half. Everything has been addressed, down to the tiniest LED bulbs.

[@jamram9924]

Once again, a wonderful post of AMDs devotion to his hobby. We only see these videos but it takes time and energy to put these videos together. I’ve seen him work diligently and purposefully. Thank you for bringing us along in your adventure. God bless AMD and his family

[@kevinhearts616]

that LS 430 v8 and that Toyota Century V12 is a MUST have collection in my garage someday!🙏 It would be nice seeing you have a series on that Toyota Century V12 like you did to the LS

[@user-zt6ve8st3z]

😂😂😂 I love your sentence : “This irrelevant piece, that means nothing” - it is acctually Toyota & Lexus invention to REDUCE the Cx coefficient (as desired) on the first LS 400 below 0.3! So it was and still is VERY important. And all the car manufacturers adopted it into their all cars. And now you and your LS430 have the brand new pieces ;-) Congrats! As always, Mr. Ahmed, beautiful work!!! Anyway, dear Mr. CCN, you made me again INCREDIBLY happy with your work on 600k mile Lexus LS 430. Many thanks ;-)!!! Love to watch this and cannot wait for the next part ;-)))

[@gregbuser4690]

Great job on restoring a modern classic, and thanks for bringing us along!

[@RB-rv3yc]

I love what you have done with the Lexus LS. Please wear safety glasses when you work. It’s a good example for others

[@rosstoolfan]

When he was removing the strut from the spring, I was holding my breath thinking about his lack of eye protection

[@RB-rv3yc]

@@rosstoolfan Same here! If OSHA watched the video they would be talking to him

[@kwilliams1958]

Ah, the Journey of Master Craftsmanship...the end result is so rewarding, but the true Genius of TCCN is in the Journey of teaching and sharing. It's been rewarding for many of us to watch a Master Craftsman be just that.

[@wernerdanler2742]

I've put bulbs in dashes of many cars I've owned, and it's always a fidelly job. But when you get it done and something lights up that hasn't for a long time because you kept putting it off, it is very satisfying. The easiest one to do was my 83 505 Peugeot. It had one bulb in a little holder under the dash, and then fiber optic cabels ran to all the buttons and dials. That did not cover the binnacle, but that just slipped straight out over the wheel and unplugged.😊

[@Zephyrdaze1819]

Cheering you on with this exceptional series. What a wealth of information on this car. Thank you!

[@ridp1708]

Peace be upon you Ahmed. I never miss a video. Owner of a lexus Rx350 2007 model with 435k km. May the almighty grant you loads of Barakah Aameen All the way from South Africa

[@jdretiree2433]

The machine of a dream Such a clean machine With the pistons a-pumping And the hubcaps all gleam I'm in love with my car Gotta feel for my automobile Get a grip on my boy racer rollbar Such a thrill when your radials squeal

[@henrymorgan3982]

The Car Care Nut. This is where we all hang out! LOL!!

[@JackMeyHoffer562]

Is anyone ever going to start a Car Care Nut Discord? LOL

[@tomc8115]

Pro tip - don't record in front of a Toyota Century. 😂 Once the Century appeared, I stopped listening and just sat there gazing upon its loveliness. 😍😍

[@Mk5.maniac]

A car care nut upload means it’s a good day

[@rightlanehog3151]

AMD, I expect this is Part 1 of a 10 part Grand Finale series. 😁😉🤣

[@vadimdiprivan]

I drive 2002 LS with 216K on it. Dtiving it for the past 5 years. Keeping it forever for sure.

[@goharhayat2489]

I have loved watching these series of videos on the 600,000 mile lexus. Very informative, and I would be happy to do certain jobs on these LS cars with such videos as reference.

[@Ikem_U]

It’s an entirely new car at this point! I’m super impressed with your attention to detail

[@rickwilliams6599]

I enjoy your channel thoroughly! I have always loved my LS430 over the last 17 years and your project car reaffirms my love for mine for many miles to come. Currently at 172,000, 2006 LS!

[@michesbianan]

Watching this, after picking up today my 2011 Corolla with 2.0 engine (Asia) from the dealer, and I had all suspension parts replaced with OEM. Motor mounts (followed CCN's advice to just replace all 4), front struts + mounts, control arms + ball joints, rear shocks, stabilizer links and sway bar bushings. I wish I had done it sooner as I was starting to dread driving it on roads with not so good parts (daily route), but oh boy, the car is like new, feels like gliding over the roads now. Came around 2 grand total, but every cent well spent. The car is virtually rust-free, engine is great (except for occassional VVTI rattle), transmission is great, 70k miles. New cars are too expensive these days, I reckon, I'm keeping this one until end of time.

[@realfreedom5029]

Thanks for sharing this experience Ahmed, I so look forward to the work you are doing on our LS430. God Bless you my brother!

[@westleaf11]

Hi AMD, I love all of the videos you made on this car!!!! That said I want to let you know that I replaced the rotors and pads on my LS430 and never had any issues. Pads were Akebono. Your philosophy is that all parts are important, all bolts are important, all clips are important. You as a mechanic are like Babe Ruth was at baseball. You are incredible!!!!

[@EShelby2127]

You can say it... the kids are all asleep... a green prophylactic! Thank you for an enjoyable hour and a half today. Memories of my dad the mechanic, who would have turned 101 this July 7th. I was born exactly 9 months after his 44th birthday. Thanks Mom & Dad for the LATE show! NO prophylactic!

[@jaysauer7324]

Love this channel. This guy is expertly knowledgeable and SKILLED like NO OTHER!!!!!!!!🙂🙂

[@AnkushKumar-ke2pp]

🎉🎉 watched all your episodes 🎉🎉 these episodes made me buy 2005 LS430 100,00 km and I am bringing it back to life making it clean and maintaining it every day with something

[@randydiaz5951]

Wow, a V12 Toyota Century! What a glamorous car! ❤

[@AndrewDavis-k3x]

Love these videos. The car looks amazing! I honestly find myself treated my cars better after watching the attention you give your cars. Thanks for all you do! God bless you and your family.

[@basiliodubko6447]

Of course I do want to see ALL the work you do on this car because I really enjoy your smile after a good restoration job!!! I enjoyed every bit of this video and specially your satisfaction smiles!!!

[@RickTroutner]

Having recently replaced front and rear brake pads and rotors on my 99 ES300 with Toyota original the difference in noise, dust and feel is night and day. The rotors were original to the car and the pads had been replaced countless times with cheap ones from the auto parts store. I did the fronts first and when I did I cleaned all 4 wheels of all brake dust. In the couple of weeks for me to get the parts for the rear the difference in the amount and quality of dust which built up was unbelievable. The front wheels had a light tan haze and the rear had a thick black layer. The pads are clearly akebono pads as it says "AK" on them. I had bought the Akebono ProAct before I went ahead and bought the Toyota OEM and even though they're similar they're different. The way the groove is cut in them is at a different angle.

[@5ajidkhan]

This is one of my favorite series. Love the LS and the attention to detail you have put into it. It’s really satisfying to watch this great vehicle being brought back to its glory. Can’t wait for the next project reveal. Well done!!! 👍🏽

[@roymeyer6837]

Always so great to see updates on this project! Thanks for sharing the journey with your viewers. I recently had to replace some of those same types of interior bulbs, thankfully very easy to do on my '03 4Runner V8. This weekend I'll be replacing a fender liner on it, same position on the car. Always cool to see someone doing some of the same tasks I'm working on!

[@nyz.0]

I really appreciate your great work on the greatest car in the world. Please don't stop this great series❤

[@gerrydunne8768]

i have been a mechanic for 45 years and that is still the job i fear the most

[@highsoap]

Your mastery of mechanical parts is amazing, but what also impressed me is your understanding of all the plastic parts and fasteners without mishandling them.

[@danc9440]

Genius at work for sure! Thanks for posting up and can't wait to see follow up videos within this series.

[@gregrussell5374]

Nice job Ahmed. I appreciate how you talk through your thought process during the work. Very patient.

[@davidkaminski615]

I have a '02 Sequoia and I have gone through twice replacing dash and IP bulbs. Upgraded the dome/map/entry lights to LED--big improvement!

[@billmaxfield7831]

What a beautiful sentiment!! Bless you!

[@jamesg6792]

Awesome Video AMD. I love that you are breathing life into this old yet far from retired Lexus LS.. i also love the happy little ECHO in the background. I used to own a 2000 Echo had 230000 on it when i totaled it. Beat car i ever owned. Have a blessed 4th of July!!

[@fransb8543]

Even your wife is on board with this project. You are truly blessed, my friend.

[@apoc341]

Another great video from TCCN. “May the Lord bless you and have a great day.” 😊

[@josecrespo4102]

The Lexus is really looking good. Thanks for sharing.

[@jerryq1000]

I love listening to you talk your way through things; editorializing along the way! I do the same things without the skill and talent...and somehow manage to get most things accomplished - I 3x the time it takes anyone else...

[@laurieharper1526]

Great work. Looking forward to seeing the 430 once Jason and the team have worked their magic. Love the sneak peek at the Century at the end. The ultimate Toyota, with a V12, no less (looks like a 2nd generation). Now that would be a restoration project to end all restoration projects.

[@marlibread]

I love that compression jig...brilliant...

[@9168TimGlass]

I came across your channel researching land cruiser 100 series information & I must admit I'm very happy I did.

[@javig5045]

Ahmed your attention to detail is commendable, wow you practically have a new car, labor of love.....Javi G.

[@victorbaird8220]

Please make a video on the Toyota Echo in the background of the video 😊❤😊

[@bartlevenson7851]

here, here! I got a 2001 Echo in '08 and drove it in 2021 with 230,000 miles. It had two dead cylinders, and probably always did since I bought it, as I did not know about the cylinder cameras, which probably would have revealed scored cylinders. I miss the car a lot, as the body and interior were just perfect. (LA car, always garaged by me) But I took the $3k that the engine replacement would cost, the $1500 that the state of Ca. gave me to retire a wreck, and some Covid payments to cough up $6k to buy, from a Toyota dealer, a 1 owner 2007 Corolla with 107k miles. So far in 3.4 years I have only needed 6 oil changes and a transmission oil change!. No problems whatsoever, Toyota reliability. But the little Echo actually rode a lot better. The Corolla is much better than the Echo on long road trips, which we do a few times a year.

[@kirkadams9245]

"fast mode is not working very well" "not disaster, i like that" I know that feeling! Lol. AMD, great video as usual. The Lord bless you

[@abdoolsaleem3450]

You are an amazing person I just bought my first ls430 I thought I would never be able to own one but I did 2005 ls430 176000 she runs great no major issues no accidents because of you I will buy another one you are awesome I love watching your video Jose you are an awesome person thank you for all the great videos 📹 happy 4th of July to you and your family and your wonderful staff may God bless you and keep

[@avery4528]

This video was informative. I learned how shocks and struts work!

[@WesleyStevens-ln3xv]

You keep us on the edge of our seats with these videos,love them,keep them coming ❤

[@Elixir9]

After 600000 miles the car still looks brand new

[@dareisnogod5711]

👎👎👎 You'd look brand new too if your head & other parts were replaced.

[@jswjr6001]

​@@dareisnogod5711it's in miles, not KM bucko

[@Nordestada]

Make sure you watch the story from the beginning when he acquired the car.

[@vincedemarco7695]

Dear Carcare nut and Hosea what a refreshing way that you present the Automtive work shop. Keep up the great work .I like to see the car at your workshop but Australia is just too far away. All the best Vince from Melbourne Australia

[@machine380]

Wow I really enjoy watching you working on your project, i understand why you do it , im in love with my 95 impala ss , people say why don’t you sale that old grandpa car and stop throwing money on maintenance or repairs. Is it worth it? No but I enjoy even working on it. I do believe that the Ls430 is the best LS ever made. Enjoy and may God bless you and your family.

[@kevinlucas8437]

What a labor of love !!! Can't wait for the final reveal and cost 😊

[@honahwikeepa2115]

Thank you from New Zealand 🙏🏾🇳🇿

[@C-M-E]

After working on a few jet engines with extremely tight working areas and magnesium fasters, I had to get crafty with holding a bolt in the end of a socket on the mother of all extensions without dropping it into a non-clearance area and became known to use a low bonding strength superglue on one wall of the socket to a bolt flat. Or if I had a spot where I could get a 'grabby tool' pincher if I goofed my insertion, a little thumb tack putty smushed into the socket works like a treat!

[@garyobrien5722]

Enjoy watching your work and you are so lucky to have a offsider like you have the pair of your make a great team all the best from aus

[@timj41]

I love your negotiation tactics

[@Nordestada]

Those brake calipers needed a little fresh paint, but man, what a nice car to have that one is-Congratulations!

[@RobertJoseph-ch3we]

Glad to see it cone to a grand finale !!!

[@zsolovyev]

The Toyota flagship! Legendary "Century"! Wow! ;)

[@ghzhammer]

I plan to enjoy it for many years :)

[@dietersmythe9649]

I think it known as “Celsior” in Japan.

[@southerncharity7928]

@@dietersmythe9649no, Celsior is the LS before the Lexus brand was popular in Japan. Century is Century.

[@seanhealey5931]

This is more exciting than any Netflix series.

[@adamsteele6148]

Netflix ain't shit compared to this guy

[@itsnotme07]

I'm sorry, did you say something Amd? I was distracted by the purdy Toyota Century behind you. Are you sure the owner won't sell? LOL

[@alimechs]

Good update keep it up the good work and God bless you 👍👍👍

[@MavadoKen]

I think you may be one of the few people who can out humble the The Humble Mechanic.

[@phillyspitta8147]

Protect this man at all cost

[@drzero9360]

Really enjoyed this series AMD. And excited about the next one

[@brucekrolikowski2882]

AMD, you are the best 👏👏👏 I only wish I lived closer to your shop.

[@walmartdog1142]

Me too. I'm about 275 miles away. That's doable, but I wish he was closer, like Indy.

[@brucekrolikowski2882]

@@walmartdog1142 I'm in upstate New York, near Syracuse 😓

[@douglasarmstrong2748]

I am hoping that my 2014 GS350 AWD lasts as long. It only has 32000 miles on it and I maintain it very well. It is garaged when not on the road and I try not to drive it when there is salt on the road in winter which is not easy in SE Wisconsin. Your car is beautiful!

[@Mlachake]

I have a 2002 LS Ultra Luxury that I have parked for a year now. I don't know what to do with her. I loved this car as she had all the bells and whistles and very reliable and gave me great service. Mileage is a little under 200,000. After seeing this video, I wonder if I can get someone to resurrect her. The engine is immaculate, the tranny not so much but still driveable. A mechanic suggested replacing the tranny filter but I decided not to. Secondly, one of the struts is shot but once you start the car it bounces right back. Go figure!!

[@nategomes1719]

Keep it going brother. Nice truck too

[@user-jr5ln8kw6w]

Isn't wrenching fun. been there before. 73 now and do easy things but pay for those hard jobs. Patients of a saint. Love your vids.

[@sayftaleb6020]

this is a beautiful mechanic job

[@kcryeung1]

I’m no Professional, especially on auto mechanics. But I did some mechanical maintenances on heavy equipments before! The use and the choice of Correct tools are most important! Otherwise, disaster can results! Don’t depend on LUCK!

[@user-lb8th4uw9f]

Ok, the car is beautiful, it’s time to start putting some serious miles on this puppy. Not going to get to a million miles sitting in the shop….the videos are great, I’ve learned so much about taking care of my Tacoma , Thank You!

[@ololoberriesful]

Mr. CCN should be a board member at Toyota/Lexus

[@ranjeevramtahall4786]

Thats a collectable ls now Great content keep them coming ccn.

[@BeatUpRecordsCDs]

If I could drive my Toyota Aurion across ocean to get it serviced by you, I most certainly would.

[@user-rg7sy9ye9u]

enjoying my cofee with this viedeo. so relaxing. keep posting this type of viedio bro

[@spinnetti]

With those miles, surprised you didn't replace everything - spring, strut and top hat in one go... I just got a 2000 with a couple hundred k on it, and I replaced both front strut assemblies - aftermarket ones were cheap and much faster to swap out. I did the brakes too but stymied that they don't seem to want to bleed completely.

[@tomasso883]

It looks fantastic