Recent content by Grass

Just an update in case anybody is interested. Dealership could not find anything wrong in the suspension so they ended up switching the wheels and tires from a Tacoma they had on the lot. Went and drove it today and it's driving much more under control. Neither of us thought it was the tires...

Hmm, I didn't even think about front struts needing replaced at this mileage. That could explain the jerkiness upon hitting bumps. Thanks for making that point.

I don't believe they did anything to the rear. If the rear track is slightly larger, then seems the passenger side is right on the money. But would mean that driver's side rear is WAY off. If you can think of a checklist of things I should take a look at, let me know. I'm not the most...

Hey guys. Just bought an 08 FJ last week with 96k. I'm new to FJs so wanted to get your opinion. Do these things drive a little "squirelly?" Mine seems to get really loose when hitting a bump or crossing over uneven lanes. Also seems to wander all over the road. Even the slightest of slightest...

I think the shop is being truthful, if that's what you mean. I'm just either going to cut my losses and sell it, or swap engines.

Thanks for the advice. Looking into an engine swap, still haven't decided. If I were to list it for sale, what do you guys think I could get for it? You can see in my gallery it's rhino lined. Exterior is perfect because of it. Not rust free but not rotting through frame or anything either. Just...

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Got the shop to send me some pictures from the scope. I can't really tell what I'm looking at. Thought you guys would like to have a look.

Thanks. I didn't realize that. I'll check into it.

I mentioned it it threw codes after Seafoam and fuel tank injector cleaner (both of which went away within 24 hours) But the rough idle started right after I bought it.

Sounds like a leak down test is a requirement. I'm so tired of depending on other people, I'm just going to go down to Harbor Freight and get a compress test kit. Question: how long do I crank the engine to get an accurate reading?

Has not over heated since I've owned it. Not a single drop of coolant in 2 months either.....until last night. Looks like the radiator is now leaking heavily. I had consistently checked for coolant leaks nearly on a daily basis. Feel like this is the cause of the shop I took it too. Too much of...

Compression showed 110 in cylinder 1. :(

Trust me, I am willing to do anything and everything myself. I believe if I don't know it, it's just because I haven't learned it yet. But, I also know when I am in over my head. I'm more of a "big picture" guy vs a "detail" guy. So I know my limitations when it comes to a 100 bolts and tubes...

That is very valuable info. Thank you. Car-parts.com looks to have some good deals too (thanks @brianride) If I could find somebody here in Central Washington to assist, I'd buy buy the beer, the ribeyes and even pay our ridiculous 20 percent tax on the liquor of your choice:beer: Hint. Hint...