1991 LEXUS SC400 Service Repair Manual

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CHECK AND REPLACEMENT OF
ENGINE COOLANT
1.  CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL AT RESERVE TANKThe coolant level should be above the ºCOLD LEVELº at nor-
mal temperature (20 5C (68 5F)).
If low, check for l

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(f)  Slowly add coolant to water inlet housing until it is full.w Use a good brand of ethylene±glycol base coolant,
mixed according to the manufacturers directions.
w Using coolant which includes m

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
WATER PUMP
COMPONENTS FOR REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION
REMOVAL OF WATER PUMP
1.  REMOVE TIMING BELT(See steps 1 to 35 on pages  EM±35 to 43)
2.  REMOVE RH IGNITION COIL (a)  Disconnect the ignition coil

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(b)  Remove the two bolts holding the water inlet housing tothe water pump.
(c)  Pull out the water inlet and inlet housing assembly.
(d)  Remove the O±ring from the water inlet housing.
4. REMOVE W

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INSTALLATION OF WATER PUMP
(See Components on page CO±8)
1. INSTALL WATER PUMP (a)  Remove any old packing (FIPG) material and be careful
not to drop any oil on the contact surfaces of the water
pum

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(b)  Apply seal packing to the sealing groove of the waterinlet housing as shown in the illustration.
Seal packing: Part No. 08826±00100 or equivalent
w Install a nozzle that has been cut to a 2±3

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THERMOSTAT
HINT: Removing the thermostat would decrease the cooling
efficiency. Do not remove the thermostat, even if it tends to
overheat.
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL OF THERMOSTAT
1.  DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
INSPECTION OF THERMOSTAT
INSPECT THERMOSTATHINT: The thermostat is numbered with the valve opening
temperature.
(a)  Immerse the thermostat in water and gradually heat thewater.
(b)  Check the valve