Recent content by mgrs

Spotted in my back yard.

What'd they do? We did the first two (toyotacare free) oil changes on my wife's T4R at Priority in Springfield. They apparently used an impact gun on the drain plug during one (or both) and distorted the lower pan. This is the same dealership that: - Offered an $8k (highest) trade on a...

Finished the free Coleman 2005 424 that I mentioned above. I saw it at the seller's curb when I picked up the 400. She was throwing it out. I used paint I had on hand rather than trying to match the coleman green, so this one is krylon sand. It was bad to start as it had been full of mice for...

Always surprised by the number of T100s I see on the road compared to their age and the number sold. This one has a cool decal set. Not sure if original.

Can't believe I missed this. 40 is in between out of state registrations, but could have towed it...

Finished the free Coleman 424. I used paint I had on hand rather than trying to match the coleman green, so this one is krylon sand. It was bad to start as it had been a mouse castle for a while and probably should have been thrown away. The stove itself was so bad the dogs would bark at it...

Probably for the best. Other than being a great stealth Landcruiser and the last great NA V8, they don't make a lot of objective sense unless you have money to burn or need a mid/large SUV with credible tow numbers. Family members have a very late 2021. Beautiful in the heritage edition. Very...

Taking an interest in things that can be rebuilt rather than discarded. Some mission creep with the one above as I destroyed the burner cup gaskets removing them. I had to soak the whole thing in bleach as even pressure washing could not get the mouse piss smell out. This one below was $14 and...

If still available, I am interested in a set of heater inlet/outlet pipes to firewall without union for rear heater. Thanks

Also working on a Coleman 424 that was free saved from the trash. I like picking up cheap or free coleman suitcase liquid stoves and repairing them to give to friend or donate to keep rebuildable stuff in circulation. This one is only a 2005 but was a home for mice for a while. I plan to...

Update: As is tradition- a couple threats and 48 hours.... tstat opens and it runs great. Just idled it for a half hour.

As a heel-toe Tacoma owner from 2008-2022.... 2015 Tacoma is peak tacoma for a livable, non trail truck. Had a 2008 and 2019. Preferred the 2008 engine and interior quality. Preferred the 2019 styling, look, and features. 2008 manual trans (RA60 IIRC) had serious release bearing and slave...

@TRDdrew and @CrabCake good ideas. I do have a vacuum bleeder that runs on a compressor and may look into one of the universal kits. I've done this truck before flushing it and when replacing the lower outlet hose to 'T' pipe. It has been frustratingly hard to get everything good again with...

Truer words. Mine won't drive it anywhere that requires parking, but is great at leaving apology notes when we shoehorn it into parking garage spots in Alexandria... Other than width I find the Tundra unexpectedly easy to maneuver having owned both. Backing into spots is a given. Turning...

Recently: - Installed a rebuilt early 80s Warn 8274 from forum member - Replaced battery cables with 2ga kit - Removed and had blasted/refinished radiator support, fan cowl, grille, and associated parts - Replaced (dry rotting) radiator hoses with OEM new and OEM clamps - Reinstalled new OEM...