My Lexus IS250 Build Thread
My Lexus IS250 Build Thread
Was dreading doing the plugs due to people on the internet claiming its a nightmare job, but to be honest it was really nice and easy, takes a little bit of time but its really not hard to actually do.
6 nice genuine plugs ready to go in
![[Image: 2016-07-09%2009.58.00.jpg]](http://s9.photobucket.com/user/dougie175/media/2016-07-09%2009.58.00.jpg.html)
Part Number for anyone who requires it
![[Image: 2016-07-09%2009.58.12.jpg]](http://s9.photobucket.com/user/dougie175/media/2016-07-09%2009.58.12.jpg.html)
Also replaced the intake manifold gasket seals, wasn't really necessary if I am totally honest as there was nothing wrong with the original but better safe than sorry and didn't want to get involved taking the intake of again if I did cause a leak
![[Image: 2016-07-09%2009.58.04.jpg]](http://s9.photobucket.com/user/dougie175/media/2016-07-09%2009.58.04.jpg.html)
Half way through the driver side of the plugs changed and the intake tube removed
![[Image: 2016-07-09%2009.58.16.jpg]](http://s9.photobucket.com/user/dougie175/media/2016-07-09%2009.58.16.jpg.html)
Intake manifold removed and plus getting changed
![[Image: 2016-07-09%2011.24.49.jpg]](http://s9.photobucket.com/user/dougie175/media/2016-07-09%2011.24.49.jpg.html)
Intake Manifold removed, bit of tissue stopping anything going inside the engine and area cleaned
![[Image: 2016-07-09%2011.30.47.jpg]](http://s9.photobucket.com/user/dougie175/media/2016-07-09%2011.30.47.jpg.html)
New seals installed ready for everything to go back together
![[Image: 2016-07-09%2011.30.50.jpg]](http://s9.photobucket.com/user/dougie175/media/2016-07-09%2011.30.50.jpg.html)
So the car has now had its 6th service and plugs done, just need to change the break fluid at some point also. There was nothing wrong before so all of this did nothing but 1 of those jobs that's got to be done and well worth getting out the way
Little bit more progress on the car last 2 weeks, nothing exciting just its 6th service. The car has only done 43k but decided to go all out and do the spark plugs early anyway as they have been in 6 years.
Was dreading doing the plugs due to people on the internet claiming its a nightmare job, but to be honest it was really nice and easy, takes a little bit of time but its really not hard to actually do.
6 nice genuine plugs ready to go in
Part Number for anyone who requires it
Also replaced the intake manifold gasket seals, wasn't really necessary if I am totally honest as there was nothing wrong with the original but better safe than sorry and didn't want to get involved taking the intake of again if I did cause a leak
Half way through the driver side of the plugs changed and the intake tube removed
Intake manifold removed and plus getting changed
Intake Manifold removed, bit of tissue stopping anything going inside the engine and area cleaned
New seals installed ready for everything to go back together
So the car has now had its 6th service and plugs done, just need to change the break fluid at some point also. There was nothing wrong before so all of this did nothing but 1 of those jobs that's got to be done and well worth getting out the way
![[Image: LexuS-Copy.jpg]](http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/Sparkystav/LexuS-Copy.jpg)
Read my thread here: The Evolution of my Turbo Lexus from NA-Supercharged-Twin Turbo-Massive Single
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Sparkystav
29-05-2023, 09:29 AM #72Good maintenance = good running.
Read my thread here: The Evolution of my Turbo Lexus from NA-Supercharged-Twin Turbo-Massive Single
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After buying lots of baby stuff I have realised the IS250 is far from an ideal baby car! I have managed to get the push chair in the boot and hopefully I can fit everything in we need for a baby without the need to go buying an estate car.
Only estate car that actually tickles my fancy is the New Subaru Levorg, ticks almost every box for me apart from the fact I couldn't afford one and getting finance on a vehicle just before having a child and my wife dropping down to maternity pay doesn't seem the most wise decision to make.
Anywho..... I have been baby proofing the car a little in the form of a nice rubber boot protector, and looking at a possible roof rack and roof box combination.
In the mean time the car has been getting lots of valeting and I have finally managed to get the 4 wheel alignment sorted. As you can see with the camber bolts fitted the car is all nicely within spec despite being lowered so shouldn't suffer any additional tyre wear.
Before wheel alignment results, the camber is already correct as I had already set the camber a month or so ago
![[Image: 1.jpg]](http://s9.photobucket.com/user/dougie175/media/1.jpg.html)
After:
![[Image: 1_1.jpg]](http://s9.photobucket.com/user/dougie175/media/1_1.jpg.html)
1 Random picture of the car sat out in the miserable weather beeding away after all my hard work with the Autoglym HD wax treatments, the old girl has had a lot of wax applied in the last few weeks!
![[Image: car.jpg]](http://s9.photobucket.com/user/dougie175/media/car.jpg.html)
So as far as future modifications go I am have decided to probably go with the Whispbar roof rack as they look the nicest, then I have literally no idea on roof boxes, I want something that suits the car and looks ok but can fit suit cases or baby things in as and when required. Any help and suggestions on roof racks and space would be really appreciated
Been a while since I have done an update on this one, basically at the end of December me and my wife are all set to have a baby girl so "Modifications" to the Lexus have been few and far between.
After buying lots of baby stuff I have realised the IS250 is far from an ideal baby car! I have managed to get the push chair in the boot and hopefully I can fit everything in we need for a baby without the need to go buying an estate car.
Only estate car that actually tickles my fancy is the New Subaru Levorg, ticks almost every box for me apart from the fact I couldn't afford one and getting finance on a vehicle just before having a child and my wife dropping down to maternity pay doesn't seem the most wise decision to make.
Anywho..... I have been baby proofing the car a little in the form of a nice rubber boot protector, and looking at a possible roof rack and roof box combination.
In the mean time the car has been getting lots of valeting and I have finally managed to get the 4 wheel alignment sorted. As you can see with the camber bolts fitted the car is all nicely within spec despite being lowered so shouldn't suffer any additional tyre wear.
Before wheel alignment results, the camber is already correct as I had already set the camber a month or so ago
After:
1 Random picture of the car sat out in the miserable weather beeding away after all my hard work with the Autoglym HD wax treatments, the old girl has had a lot of wax applied in the last few weeks!
So as far as future modifications go I am have decided to probably go with the Whispbar roof rack as they look the nicest, then I have literally no idea on roof boxes, I want something that suits the car and looks ok but can fit suit cases or baby things in as and when required. Any help and suggestions on roof racks and space would be really appreciated
the cars 4 doors so anything is possible....
Read my thread here: The Evolution of my Turbo Lexus from NA-Supercharged-Twin Turbo-Massive Single
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Sparkystav
26-07-2023, 03:33 AM #74congratulations mate on the news!
the cars 4 doors so anything is possible....
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Read my thread here: The Evolution of my Turbo Lexus from NA-Supercharged-Twin Turbo-Massive Single
Please leave your comments.
Sparkystav
26-07-2023, 09:45 AM #78I can get a pram in the boot of mine no worries!
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Sparkystav I can get a pram in the boot of mine no worries!
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Yeah the push chair frame and basket big the baby goes in "just" fits in the boot if you put them in 1 specific way, but that is literally everything you are getting in the boot, its all the other bits and bobs a tiny little girl needs to survive for a day that I'm struggling with.
Sparkystav I can get a pram in the boot of mine no worries!
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Yeah the push chair frame and basket big the baby goes in "just" fits in the boot if you put them in 1 specific way, but that is literally everything you are getting in the boot, its all the other bits and bobs a tiny little girl needs to survive for a day that I'm struggling with.
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