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No , the 3.0 liter V6 engine in a 2001 Lexus ES300 is not an interference engine According to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etc. )
open the hood , its located infront of radiator feedingintothe exaust.
The 2001 Lexus ES300 uses the 1MZ-FE Toyota V6 engine, which has a timing belt.
go to this site www.mkiv.com-techarticles-spark_plugs-na-6.jpg
It should be right under the exhaust manifold and in front of the radiator. From the front view its in the middle of the engine.
I have a 2001 es and it is in the back between the engine and firewall, down low and you can get to it from the drivers side (not easy to get out).
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should be on top of valve cover This picture will help you find the PCV valve http://www.clublexus.com/forums/es300-and-es330-forum/418700-2001-lexus-es300-pcv-where-is-it.html What you really need to know is that if your engine has been desludged the L shaped plastic PCV valve would have been replaced with the metallic, straight screw in PCV valve first introduced in 2002.
The labor cost should be around $120 dollars. Hopefully you can get a couple of estimates and go with the cheapest.
I had to pull off the front bumper to replace the ballast and high and low beam bulbs. that's the only way that I know. I had to do this 2 times when the other bulb went out.If the bulb you replace does not work then it might be the ballast.
IT IS LOCATED UNDER THE ENGINE COVER, THER WILL BE A HOSE CONNECTED TO IT. TAKE TEH ENGINE COVER OFF WITH 10MM SOCKET. IT IS LOCATED UNDER THERE NEAR THE FIREWALL. Have you heard the phrase a picture is worth 1000 words? The picture of this vehicle will help you find your pcv valve. Check it out: http://www.clublexus.com/forums/es300-and-es330-forum/418700-2001-lexus-es300-pcv-where-is-it.html
The 2001 the Lexus ES 300 emergency fuel shut off switch is located in the fuse box. The fuse box can be found in the engine compartment. The emergency fuel shut off switch will be on the right hand side of the fuse box.