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So ive watched the video a couple times on replacing the u joints and it doesnt seem like the worst thing ever. And with my mechanic buddy i think i can make that happen. In terms of exhaust, i found a couple examples of the front cat for cheap (relatively) and i feel more confident about...

I understand, but thats a little harsh. As a novice im not even sure what i dont know at this point. But im already heartened by this thread. Id like to buy each of you a couple dogfish heads.

I just didn't have any frame of reference, and the stealership made it seem like it was the end of the world. If it was gonna be a 2k+ fix, I'd be looking for another 80, or maybe a 100. I wanted the dealership to give it the once over because I knew they'd be persnickety and I wanted to know...

My wonderful wife, who has gained some weight and had some issues but is currently working her butt off (literally) to get back into shape, and drives my awesome LX450 laughed at that. I think I'm going to give it a go. I'm going to need to learn a bit more about the front cat replacement and...

Look at it from the perspective of a non mechanic with little experience and a strong love for the vehicle. My heart was hurting. But now thanks to mud, my spirit is lifted.

We have emissions, so it needs to be legit I think. I am pretty sure I need the front cat as well. I saw those for about 350 or so. The rear cat for about 100 or so. Did you do from the rear cat back? Or all the way from the front? I am on northeastern pa. I have a pretty solid toyota...

Said the cats were rusted out. And I Know I had an exhaust leak patched previously, so I believe I may need an entirely new exhaust. Forgive my ignorance. I know the stealerships get out of control with costs. For the U joints you mention taking them to a drive shaft shop. Is that because...

So, I was hearing a clunking noise when accelerating, and my engine performance wasn't quite top notch. Figured hell, take it to the Toyota dealership and get the real assessment of where we are. Well, the news isn't great. Drive Shaft U joints are the source of the noise, and it looks like...

I'm going to take it to my Toyota guy ASAP, but I'm getting oil temp spikes like crazy. Like up to the 3/4 mark of the guage. Coolant temp seems to stay nice and level, but the oil temp goes up when you use the throttle, and back down when you're off it, kind of. . . . I'm hoping it's not...

I called the local autozone and they said "we have fusible links, but we can't tell you whether they are for your car or not". Is there a particular load rating I am looking for? The dealerships are all closed today and I'd like to resolve my issue the proper way if I can. Thanks.

I'll get a fusible link ASAP. Or a couple I guess.

looks like it is the fusible links. So my buddies are going to hook up another fuse for it.

My buddy's going to grab his now. I'm not sure how to diagnose it, but they are car guys and can help. What should I advise them to look for? And if these are fried, where can I get them from?

Is the 3 way the little fuse attached to the battery connector?

I looked it up and I think that means the fuses in the box in the engine bay right? I'm not 100% sure how to determine whether those are shot or not.