Recent content by asticot

Thanks for clarifying that my filter is actually intact. I thought that the filter filled the whole space. Here’s what it looks like close up. It’s very easy to fall apart.: I got a P0420/P0430, I can’t remember which. Likely not P0430, because I replaced that cat as part of exhaust manifold...

So I went ahead as well and opened up the intake manifold. I haven’t had any error codes except for one time in the winter, but I attribute that to the very short trips I was making to pick up kids and it was -20c here in Canada and the cats didn’t have a chance to warm up. When I took the car...

In the course of upgrading the LCAs and UCAs on my 2006 (145K miles) I noticed there was play at 12 and 6 o’clock when I put the wheels back on. I recently did a 600 mile trip and noticed some wheel play around 60-65mph. I figure it’s the bearing, but there is no noise. I had my neighbour do...

For those with the same predicament as me, I’ve found a solution that works for me. The slots in the Quickjack are approximately 10” long and 5” wide. I took a piece of 6x6 lumber and cut 4 X 9.5” pieces. I then took a planer to shave off just enough so that the pieces fit snugly into the slots...

This is what I was thinking as well. Did you just cut some 4x6 piece and lay it in the beds, and that gave you enough clearance around the gas tank? Or did you have to modify the lumber in some way. Be great if you had a pic of your set-up

I recently got the Quickjacks and they work great for my other vehicle. But for the GX I can’t get good alignment because of the gas tank cover and/or cross member. I know Quickjack sells an SUV/Truck kit, but for almost $300. Anyone jerry rig something that works? I’ve got the 7000TL

Looks to be the connector for the OEM side step lights. It would make sense if you have Slee sliders on

I had battery problems in the cold as well. Knew my battery was older so I got a new Interstate, thought that would fix my problems. Once again though, in the cold, the new battery would die after only a few days. Now mind you I was also just starting the thing up and driving to get the kids to...

I’m going to try and get it out when it warms up a little. But the diagram seems to indicate that the stud is not part of the manifold, I.e I won’t have to replace the entire manifold because of this mistake. I hope that’s the case.

Like a moron I accidentally over torqued the top left hand bolt on the throttle body and snapped the end of the stud. From the diagram, it looks like this stud is attached to the manifold and I should be able to replace it. Can someone confirm?

I had to do my drivers side manifold to pass safety where I live. The mechanic put on two different aftermarket brands because I wanted to go the cheaper route, but just could not get them to seat properly. I ended up biting the bullet and buying OEM manifold and gaskets. I would recommend OEM...

I had a look at your post, so I see the filter on the outside but just can’t get a sense of how you snaked the extension hose on the filter from the inside of the manifold. Do you have a picture of that?

Do you have a picture of how this looks with the filter sticking out of the manifold. I’ve got a GX470 and want to do this preventative maintenance when it warms up. There is a Youtuber that did this except he left the UNI-107 filter within the manifold, so you would have to take everything...

I’ve got about 140-150k on my GX, no issues so far with the SAIS but in reading a lot of forums I understand that this is a point of failure. When the weather warms up I’m thinking of opening up the intake manifold and inspecting the condition of the existing filter (perhaps it’s already gone...

I’ve read somewhere that the LCAs for Lexus are the same as for the 2uz 4Runner and the FJ Cruiser. Do you know if that’s true, they are $50 cheaper per side compared to Lexus.