Recent content by GregMacd

I ended up getting one from Dubai through ebay. Not sure what they had new parts there, but I received it and it's working fine. The part number was 69040-60031

I'm having a similar problen with the drivers door on my 1995 Toyota Landcruiser. Does anyone know what the part number is for the door latch?

Let me know if these are still available or if anyone has a used set to sell. Thanks!

How much was it for a new head gasket?

Thanks! Your response is very thorough and informative. I like the theory of the "stop leak" being poured in the reservoir. I saw that barsleak(dot)com states on its website "If direct access to radiator is not available, install in overflow/reservoir tank." Thus, someone (maybe me?) may have...

That's a good idea. Simpler than hooking up a solar panel on the roof to keep it charged.

My mechanic was doing some repairs on my 1995 TLC and he noticed some dirty oil in the bottom of the side coolant reservoir. (I think that this is the part circled in red in the attached photo). He wasn't sure how this occured, or if it means that this is a sign of a bigger problem with the...

Got a new battery, negative battery cable, sparkplugs, etc. It runs a lot quieter. My mechanic noticed an exhaust leak in the front exhaust y-pipe, which I have a muffler guy looking at now. Thanks for everyone's help!

Well, AAA stopped by to tow the TLC. The driver asked if he could try to start it, heard the fast clicking, and said "That's the battery!" He then jumpstarted it, and it started right up. (I guess my mobile jump starter wasn't strong enough to start it or I didn't know what I was doing. I guess...

I never realized that a starter can last that long! I googled any saw that: "Ongoing engine starting issues, such as leaking fuel injectors, faulty coil pack, fouled spark plugs and vapour lock, can put excess strain on the starter motor and, if not resolved, can lead to a complete failure of...

Well said. The brakes are in good condition now, but they wear out quickly. Maybe the weight of the vehicle, maybe my driving.

Thanks! I didn't notice that. I'll have my mechanic look at it

Yeah, embarrassing right? I replaced some small parts in the past, but only learned what I had to from youtube videos to get the car running again. Once I got the car running, I took a "don't fix what's not broken" attitude and didn't pay much attention to the rest of the parts and connections...

I didn't know a starter could last that long. I'll look for a OEM Denso unit.

Replacing the starter is quite annoying, because I never know when its going to start. When I bought cheap starters online that were remanufactured likely by unskilled craftsmen is when they only lasted 2 years. One Toyota dealer said that he could put a cheap one in right away, but it wouldn't...