Recent content by James Bentley

I have a 6-year old Fumoto Drain Valve that has been great. While doing an oil change this weekend, I noticed more residue around that valve than I recall seeing in past oil changes. Has anyone found that after many years, the valve needed some maintenance or replacement? Skid plate doesn't...

Has anyone looked into the exterior mouldings and the loose/rattle and how to fix this? (Is it the exterior door handle rattling contributing to this?) It does seem to be noticeable when closing the door or over bumps. Seems the exterior door mouldings are loose or the clips have broken. 2004 LX...

I'm really trying to help. :) That's why I joined and pay to be here. To learn and contribute where I can. This is a great site and forum and "head-and-shoulders" above anything on Facebook. I'm assuming that both ends of the OE ground "end" in a M6 bolt connection (eyelet on the wire). The...

I'd suggest attaching the new cable to the location I marked in red = you can either "double-up" for the ground or remove the "thin" OE...but attach the new cable at the same locations. (there's a bolt at each end)

Yes, I ran an additional 2 gauge (welding cable) alongside of the main factory power feed (no fuse since the OE doesn't have one) and "the big 3" electrical upgrades. Both the OE and 2 ga cable will fit on the back of the alternator and the terminal block near the battery. I did make sure...

I'd call a few local Powder Coat shops and ask, but years ago when I asked them...most said it couldn't be done (remove chrome so they could be powder coated). I did find some stock alloys that were not chromed and had those PC'd with Prismatic Powders "Sterling Black". The glitter in this color...

well dang! It looks like I missed the 25% off at Decatur. $284 is a deal...are there any other deals for that part at that price? OEM Toyota 16400-50360

EDIT: I am using the shorter of the 2 serpentine belts as this BNR has a slightly smaller pulley than OEM I still have no issues with my BNR after 4 years of Texas Heat (still no water crossings): https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/upgraded-alternator-installed-250a.1213751/

Hi @MantaRay67 yes please DM is fine or reply here with details. Thanks!

Given the price of the Redarc (in stock and available) I am going to wait on InvertersRus.com to ship my Orion XS. Thanks for the feedback!

Does anyone know of an authorized seller that has these in stock? I only want one = Do you want to sell yours? :) Seems pre-orders are everywhere. (Why didn't I order this back in January!) I'm already using other Victron products and their app. Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery...

Sweet! What do you design? I have owned iPhones and iPads for many years and think they are market-leading products and a great tool/device for many. The last 2 Mac Pros I donated to the recycler were not repurposed but broken down to scrap metal. I thought they were built like a tank and wanted...

Agreed, easily cut = Visual more than actual deterrent. BTW, Google-Fu shows 1/8 inch (0.125") is 11 gauge. Similar to this Mac donor. The tubing is the hidden surprise with rebar (not "Intel inside"). Certainly not impervious to theft, but hopefully undesirable = move on lowly thief

This was a fun project. Having read the horror stories and wanting to take preventative measures, I made my own Cat Shields. I work in IT and have a 10-year-old Mac Pro in need of recycling. I admire the beefy aluminum side panels of the case and thought I could put them to use. It was a...