Recent content by jimoldguy

I was a big believer in the Toyota brakes, but after moving into the mountains and warping my front brakes on two sets of rotors I switched out to the Raybestos S goove with there EHT pads all from rock auto. Noticable difference and no warping in spite of my abuse. Raybestos S groove are the...

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I chased this noise for 50,000 miles. It only made the rattle at low RPM and at mid warm up. Tried Tribotech, made a little difference, put in new AC compressor and clutch (nope). I used Sea Foam 3 times (seemed to help). At 170,000 miles I used Sea Foam drained the oil. Put in new oil and...

Sorry, I stated that the EGR was replaced. Not. It was the PCV valve. The benefits of old age keep.

I wanted to share my experience with sludge and engine noise and what I did. When I contacted Mobil they suggested their high milage formula and quicker oil changes because of the extra detergents it seems to be working.

I've had my 2011 for 3.5 years, had 123,000 when purchased, just turned 165,000. I've been chasing occasional scary noises from the engine since I bought it. New A/C compressor & clutch, different oils all seemed to do a temporary fix. I finally decided that my engine had sludge and need...

I had to replace mine a few years back: somewhere in this thread there is a picture of mine. I've talked with a number of people, and I should have tried welding the allen wrench into or onto the bolt. I had nothing to lose because mine were worse. The heat from welding may be enough to break...

I've been chasing that noise for 3 years on my 2011 125,000 miles. I've replaced A/C compressor thought it did the trick. Came down to timing chain tensioner. Some one suggested an engine flush. After reading way too many u-tubes and forums I decided to try Sea Foam at about 140,000 miles...

had my done about 3 months ago 160,000 miles. Opened my hood for a pre trip check and the top was cracked. I had my mechanic install a Koyo unit and Asin water pump. I had been losing a small amount of fluid every 1500 miles is why I did the pump. Make sure you get the o ring at the top too...

I understand the concern: had my Tacoma transmission serviced where they flushed the system. Started leaking. From what I understand don't go past the 300 mile limit on the cleaning. Tensioner rattle and VVT are different noises and effect engine performance differently. To me tensioner noise...

the valve noise went away before the oil change: while doing sea foam treatment. No Sea Foam in fuel it was in the crankcase one ounce per quart for 300 miles. Valve noise started getting less after about 100 miles and continued to subside until oil change at 300 miles of city driving. The...

I had similar noises from my 2011 Land Cruiser. To me it sounded like the clutch on the A/C was going out because it was the same noise when my A/C clutch went out on my old F150. I bought a new Denso A/C compressor and clutch from Rock Auto and it fixed the occasional bolt in a can rattle. I...

thanks; I needed that! nothing like a good laugh. Misery loves company.

Thanks for all the reply's. It's back together on the old tensioner and pully with a new idler, new belt, hoses, and thermostat. If no noise comes: I'll dive back in at 200,000 miles. I was working a little blind so did not realize there could be dirt build up. That's a real duh on my part...

it moved a little (very little) and then the head started stripping out so I retightened and just changed the idler pulley with the belt. The bearing and pulley seemed good even with 140,000 miles, but I'll have to replace it eventually.