Recent content by NoobMudder

  1. NoobMudder

    How-to: Rear Shocks Replacement, Alternative way

    This my attempt to cover up the opening
  2. NoobMudder

    How-to: Rear Shocks Replacement, Alternative way

    To all of you who were able to get it done faster and by the manual - good for you. In my case, I could not break loose factory nut from underneath the car. This post is to help people who want to go this route and need measurements to drill a hole. I treated the edges of openings and covered...
  3. NoobMudder

    How-to: Rear Shocks Replacement, Alternative way

    Brief how-to on rear shocks replacement: Alternative way of replacing 1. Make sure you got right parts for the job. I used basic OEM replacement that I paid less than $100 2. Locate and remove bottom shock bolt (17mm) 3. Drill the 2.5-in hole from the inside of the vehicle. BE EXTREMELY...
  4. NoobMudder

    Delayed engagement transmission issue

    Could not uncrew Check bolt. Its a big PITA. I even used 1/2" impactor that I use or big lugs. Delay is gone now and I drove around the block. At one point when I got to 30mph one gear kicked and I lost a little power. I took another test drive and didnt see any problems. Gonna buy a filter...
  5. NoobMudder

    Delayed engagement transmission issue

    Update: I checked the fluid color and it was not burned so I added 300ml of ATF WS. Delay is gone. But I couldnt uncrew Check I ordered a cable with the software to do more diagnostics with computer.
  6. NoobMudder

    light went out on my odometer

    HAHAHA I used to have RAV4 97 and it`s dash light went out. I banged it couple times and it still worked for years. My 18 yo nephew still drives it in harsh Alaska, and the car is 3 years older than him.
  7. NoobMudder

    Delayed engagement transmission issue

    I will get it into garage this weekend and try to verify the fluid level. I am not sure if it ever been into deep water but I guess I will find out when I see the color of ATF. Service history is only available up to 100K and its been serviced at the dealership. Transmission has been...
  8. NoobMudder

    Delayed engagement transmission issue

    Hello. I am new to this forum but I looked through FAQ section and searched the posts before asking this question. I purchased LC 100 2004 140K miles. The problem is that when I shift to Drive or Reverse there is a ~2sec delay and the car barely pulls itself. When I got it initially VSC lights...
Back
Top Bottom