Recent content by agentmm

I don't have that info in front of me. My guess is.....yes. It looks like you have slack in the chain at the pic above. This isn't right. I would verify that the small chains at the cams are good (the single line markings/indicators) and that the cams are good with the double links etc down to...

These colored links are not sufficient evidence for correct timing and alignment. You need to rotate the crankshaft 2 full rotations to verify that the timing marks on the crankshaft AND camshaft gears return to factory alignment (noted on the block and cylinder head) My understanding is that...

Can you please provide an image or 2 of what you're looking at?

Thanks for the info. Yes, I was thinking used OEM but they are hard to come by. I did look around a fair bit before posting as to avoid gumming up the forums. I'll continue looking and check out 4x4 Rides. Thanks again

I have an early 02' build LX470 with the obscure/hard to find roof rack cushions/insulators/bumpers as per the photos. I was wondering if anyone could help located a set of (4)? Mine are shot. Like most of them out there. # printed on the bottom of these: 19877F (FRT LH) 19878F (RR RH)...

And saved yourself however many thousands of dollars at the mechanic.... Nice work man. Real proud of you. Big win for the home garage team!

Lexus. I'm taking that in there and getting them to match it up. Find it in the FSM before hand. I guess you got it all out the block. Awesome.

Yes that's what I did and that's the vid I was referencing

I applied to the block. I think if you watch that YT link at the beginning of this post, there might be something there about applying FIPG for the towers. (Maybe not though, fuzzy memory) Take your time with planning FIPG and do it right the first time!

I stuffed a ton of blue paper towels down there so I could run the brass wire wheel in my drill over those surfaces. Also used some scrapers and scotchbrite pads (those are the best) pulled the blue paper towels out carefully afterwards. You want those surfaces DEADLY clean. All this work and...

It will. It's full of oil right now. Just work on it slowly...will discharge the oil and relax

I unbolted the tensioner without worrying about that and it came right off haha Then I played with compression/Allen key when it was on the bench...

I think it's through the wheel well. A few wobbley ends and extensions.

Can try and DM you a drive link. I don't know what you got vs what I got.

Ya I didn't remove it. And that's why I made the note about the small bracket there (rotated 90° or something?) Because it gives you room to get the pump off the timing cover and out of the way. But in the one picture here, you can see it above the alternator and the other pic (if I recall...