1998 Lexus gs300 will not accelerate after repairs

1998 LEXUS GS 300
179,000 MILES
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POPLOLLI1968
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Mechanic thinks it's electrical. Was accelerating fine until repairs only problem was an oil leak.
Apr 20, 2013 at 11:36 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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what was the issue and what is the issue now???

what was done????

Roy
Apr 20, 2013 at 11:47 AM
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POPLOLLI1968
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Replaced cam seals,timing change and O2 sensor. Now he's telling me he's going to have to send it to someone who knows about the electrical components. It starts but then cuts off. I really don't think he knows what he was doing.
Apr 20, 2013 at 12:08 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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it is possible he trapped some wiring in the covers doing the tming belt and seals. lets hope he re checked his work

Roy
Apr 20, 2013 at 12:57 PM
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