# 1998 Lexus ES300 Repair Manual **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** es300, lexus\ **Created:** [February 29, 2012, 9:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lexus-es300-repair-manual/71214 "2012-02-29T09:10:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Piddyx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f475e1/32.png) [@Piddyx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Piddyx)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2012, 9:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lexus-es300-repair-manual/71214/1 "2012-02-29T09:10:25Z")
Does anyone know where I can go to learn about my car’s exhaust system? I have a 1998 lexus es300. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2012, 9:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lexus-es300-repair-manual/71214/2 "2012-02-29T09:13:52Z")
Buy a Haynes or Chiltons manual for the Camry, same mechanical systems. That’s what I did for my '96 ES300. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2012, 9:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lexus-es300-repair-manual/71214/3 "2012-02-29T09:14:47Z")
Exhaust systems aren’t usually covered in repair manuals. This is the type of system that can change from year-to-year. What do you want to know? Tester ---
**Author:** ![Piddyx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f475e1/32.png) [@Piddyx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Piddyx)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2012, 9:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lexus-es300-repair-manual/71214/4 "2012-02-29T09:24:28Z")
Hello Tester, My car is loud. Like it sounds like there is no muffler. But the problem is not the muffler. I think in this car the “snake” that leads from the manifold is connected to the catalytic converter. I think if I had a diagram it might help me visualize the problem and decide if I should replace the exhaust or try to jury rig a repair. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2012, 9:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lexus-es300-repair-manual/71214/5 "2012-02-29T09:32:15Z")
You need a new flex pipe for your vehicle. Call local parts stores to see if they sell a flex pipe kit for your vehicle. If not, get on the internet! Tester ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [February 29, 2012, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lexus-es300-repair-manual/71214/6 "2012-02-29T22:22:35Z")
You mean an exhaust diagram like one of the below? [http://www.bestvalueautoparts.com/RenderScriptTemplate.epc?\_cmd=epccat\_VehicleWHD&yearid=1998%40%401998&makeid=46%40%40LEXUS%40%40B&modelid=8300%40%40ES300&engineid=22379%40%40V6-183ci+3.0L+F%2FI%40%4022379&catid=10%40%40Exhaust%2FClutch&subcatid=151%40%40All+Exhaust+%26+Diagrams&mode=PA&source=GOOGLEBASE&clientid=BestValueAutoParts](http://www.bestvalueautoparts.com/RenderScriptTemplate.epc?_cmd=epccat_VehicleWHD&yearid=1998%40%401998&makeid=46%40%40LEXUS%40%40B&modelid=8300%40%40ES300&engineid=22379%40%40V6%2D183ci+3%2E0L+F%2FI%40%4022379&catid=10%40%40Exhaust%2FClutch&subcatid=151%40%40All+Exhaust+%26+Diagrams&mode=PA&source=GOOGLEBASE&clientid=BestValueAutoParts) I recommend strongly against a “jury rig”. The location of the flex pipe(s) is such that an exhaust leak could allow exhaust fumes to enter the passenger cabin. You don’t want that.