If one cam is off 1 tooth, the engine might be fine. It could just be backfiring through the intake. The valves might be uncomfortably close to the pistons, but not making contact. You could rent or buy a scope to put down the spark plug holes to see if there is any damage to the pistons from...
It could also be a bad connection to the battery. I'd ensure the terminals are clean, the cables are cleaned and the main grounds are good. There could be a good enough connection to provide ~12v to the gauges, lights, etc., but not enough to allow the needed current to be drawn to start the...
You could try tightening the bolts a bit, first. But I think since they are right above the exhaust manifolds, the gaskets just get dry and brittle over the years and simply crack.
I just had mine replaced when I had the timing belt done and while he was in there, he did the plugs and what ever...
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I'm in the market for a set of wheels and tires for our bone-stock '08 GX. I found the Circuit Offroad wheels website and they look to have some nice offerings at reasonable prices. However, I can't seem to find much information or any reviews out there about them.
Has anyone...
We have decided to sell our GX470 that we have owned for nearly 7 years. We brought it with us from AZ when we moved just over a year ago. We're using the funds to help our new business which is a small dealership specializing in old trucks.
Super-clean, Arizona vehicle, clean title, very...
I did that a few times and the light blinking doesn’t change. The only thing that did change, when trying to pull codes using the outlined procedure, was the Cruise and Check Engine lights started flashing as well.
Have you gone through the diagnostic procedures to retrieve any error codes and...
I downloaded that and spent hours going through it with no answers found. There is only 1 mention that I have found in that entire manual about a blinking air bag light with no solutions. The light just continuously blinks, not in a code or pattern, either. Just constant blinking.
Any other...