Recent content by nitsuj

Once upon a time, I earned my living as a motorcycle mechanic. A few times a year, we'd see a bike come in with trashed cam or cams due to lack of oil. The most common cause was that oil bottles were sealed with foil under the caps, and when people would add oil, they'd just puncture the foil...

Thanks guys, I'll grab a can of the stuff with the sealant in it and check it out. When you say to check the pressure, do you mean with a guage, or am I just listening for pressure?

Thanks for the reply. I didn't realize that low refrigerant would prevent the compressor from kicking on.

Howdy gang. Like the title says, I got no AC, and it's starting to get warm enough to need it! So, the compressor isn't kicking on. Before I dig into the normal trouble shooting, I figured I'd ask here to make sure there isn't a common problem to look for. Thanks

So I had a long talk with a tech I really trust today. He says it's an interference engine, and what's more, he knows he's saw valve damage from broken belts. That said, I realize to anyone else, that's not proof, so his input is not meant to prove I'm right. Just that I'm personally convinced...

So I was goofing around inside my new to me 98 LX470. I opened the glove box, and saw a small rectangular access door with an arrow on it. I remove it and attached to the back is a couple of electrical connections. If my description isn't making sense, I can go out to the truck and snap a few...

My brother is a former Verizon tech guy. It tells me that the technology that phone uses is no longer supported. So it's either gut it and graft in the parts to make it a Bluetooth handset, or just hang it in the garage. I can probably use the space in the console more than I can use a novelty...

As requested, a few pics of my sweet factory Zach Morris cell phone. (If you're too old or young to get the reference, Google it).

Depends on what you consider "documented", I suppose. I was told it is, and my source (a veteran, master certified Lexus tech that I trust) is good enough for me, but I know that's far from proof. I'm a stranger to you, and he's a stranger once removed. I don't know how I can prove it to anyone...

Active Height Control. Switch in the cabin that lowers or raises the ride height.

I assume you've already Googled it and aren't satisfied? I don't have a reference to quote. I could try to dig something up at work.

It absolutely is an interference motor. That's not to say that a broke belt automatically means a bricked engine, but it certainly can cause damage if it breaks at the right time in the cycle. It's sort of a gamble. The belt can break and cause no damage, or it can break and cause all sorts of...

I'd be happy to. I'm away from the truck now, but I'll get a few pics later, tomorrow at the latest.

I'm pretty new to the world of the 100 series, but I can share what little info I've learned here, and from working at a car dealership. First, depending on where you live, don't listen to what anyone from the south or west says about an acceptable amount of rust. Those guys never see rust and...

I'll snap some pics later today if I get time. if not, tomorrow for sure. I'm sure I could cobble up a way to make it function with my smart phone. Perhaps convert it into a novelty bluetooth handset. I just hate to hack it up. Not that I think it's valuable or anything, it's just a neat piece...