Recent content by darrenk

I replaced mine last month. The fan cage is really on there. I had two of my kids help - one held the motor, one held the cage, I then used a hammer to GENTLY tap on the shaft to get the cage off. If you are not putting force while you tap, you will push the shaft out the bottom of the motor...

If they are not familiar with the 100 series then it is quite possible they did not get the preload correct. It needs to be in the 9-15 lbft range. It it is loose it can cause the wheel speed sensor to loose its signal. Read through...

Follow this thread: https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/latest-toyota-lexus-dealer-sales-and-discounts.1320195/

Mine started leaking earlier this year (but not as bad as yours). I added some AT-205 to slow the leak and ordered a rack during one of the 25% off sales in spring. It is still sitting in the garage, but at least I am ready to go. I am a huge procrastinator, so I will probably wait until it...

Are you opening both engine block drains each flush? It will take more flushing if you don't as there is quite a bit of coolant in the block. When I flushed last, 4 flushes and everything was clear.

I scored a 10 pack of oil sample kits for 8 bucks at auction, so I will probably make my sampling a little more frequent. On my latest sample, I see that Si (dust?) and Na (coolant?) is increasing constantly (although still OK) over all 4 samples (regardless of km). I will have do a very good...

I've picked up steering rack, FDS x2, and all the parts for a complete. while you are in there, timing belt job. Steering rack was leaking a bit last year, but I added AT-205 and it stopped, so that's delayed. Timing belt is due in 2000 miles, but I will definately push that off as long as...

1282b is designed to be compatible with coolant, regular rtv will get soft, almost slimy. I went with the similar Aisin version - AB-1207B1.

I was thinking a fine tooth hack saw blade. If you can line up the disc at 90 degrees, a dremmel should work. Yes, drove around without the inspection plate installed for a few days.

If you have a friend with an induction heater, ask to borrow it, they work wonders. If not, saw a slit in the piece until you reach the block, that should release the pressure / allow penetrating oil to flow in. For small pieces that fall in, remove the inspection plate at the bottom for a few...

Mine is VERY close to yours. 02/98 003651 Canada spec unit.

A good write up here: Repairing Differential E-Lockers - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/repairing-differential-e-lockers.570087/

Mine died last month at 389 km, (241k miles). However it was making noise for over 2 years - I just kept putting off the job until it completely failed and I needed a tow home...

Starter went out while in town (of course I had the utility trailer) - I do admit that it has been making noise like it was not always disengaging for quite a while, so not completely unexpected. Had to find a neighbour to haul the trailer home as I don't have the "RV" package with BCAA and...

I pulled it off and nothing there. I was thinking of having a short drive with the cover off and hope they work their way down and out.