Rifleman

Just as an update to my post 3 years ago, If you're looking to buy a used Snap On MT2500 scanner try and find it with the last generation of programmable troubleshooter cards. Snap on Came out with these cards sometime in the early 2000's, and...

When you do this repair you might want to think about ordering some factory Toyota Allen head drain plugs from Kurt at CRUISERTEQ.COM that sit a little lower in that ring then the old style hex plugs do, plus they come with a Magnet. At only...

I'd suggest putting a little dab of copper antiseize on the O2 sensor threads if the new sensors didn't already come with it applied. Using antiseize on the threads will make removal of the sensors later on alot easier. But just a word of...

When i ran into problems like this with customers cars that had lots of rust. I would take a small die grinder with a sanding disk and grind the head of the bolt flat, Then i had a clean surface to weld to. I would then weld a nut onto the...

Moving forward i will now only buy, and pickup up parts from my local Toyota dealership, instead of mail ordering those parts. I may end up paying more money for those parts, BUT, and it's a BIG BUT, if i order from my dealership i can open up...

This seems to be the state of shipping/packaging now a days no matter where you order parts from. In fact the packaging from Toyota for a brand new factory radiator is NOT any better, ask me how i know. Below is a photo of the factory Toyota...

Your right i just looked on line and Rock auto still has the OEM Aisin listed for sale for $503 bucks. https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=6420792&cc=1276679&pt=50305&jsn=477

Due to the fact that I've got a full machine shop at home, In the 10 plus years that I've owned my Land Cruiser I've made a few different specialty tools. Below are a few photos of some of the seal and bearing race drivers I've made. I know, i...

Just my 2 cents, the most important thing I'd bring on an overland trip would be a cell phone with AAA on speed dial, and a HIGH LIMIT credit card for all the other problems you my encounter.

Using Red RTV around gasoline is not recommended due to its inability to withstand the high temperatures and the potential for degradation. It is advised to use Optimum Grey RTV, which is specifically designed to resist gasoline and is suitable...

I'll admit it, It's an addition, I just can't say no to a good tool deal. I bought a Snap On 20 to 100 foot pound torque wrench, a Snap On pilot bearing puller, along with a bunch of Snap On, Mac, SK, and blue point transmission snap ring pliers...

That's money well spent on some quality parts that will last you for many years to come.