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Sequoia is running and driving fine. Here is what was done so far: Drained the cooling system (and refilled with distilled water), replaced the radiator with a new toyota one, and drained the transmission pan (refilled with 4 quarts of new transmission fluid). Setup the transmission lines so...

For the most part the radiators look alike. Differences are that the Denso 5 digit code is different. My amazon one was a Denso 42206 (221-0518) and the Toyota Denso was Denso 42311. Also of note the brack tab (mid-way down the radiator that supports the radiator on the truck) on my amazon...

Just wanted to document what happened and what I am doing to hopefully remedy it. Noticed the Sequoia was shifting a little hard for all gears the last two times I was driving it (~ 50 miles). It was just slightly noticeable - when previously transmission shifts were completely unoticeable...

I don't remember the specific plug but I do have the limited heated and folding power mirror. At the time I just searched on ebay for salvage sequoia part out side mirrors and found two that were actually the same color and plug as mine. I paid about $90 for each.

I got used side mirrors from ebay. I made sure the plug looked the same in the pictures provided.

200,000 on a sequoia or tundra is pretty much just broken in. Not a big issue of concern unless maintenance was really neglected. Check suspension components (especially lower ball joints) and frame. Answers to your other questions: Do all 4WD Sequoias have A-Trac and is it the same as that...

Replaced steering shaft seal. The old one was toast and was experiencing engine ticking noise in the cabin on acceleration. New seal and now no ticking sound. Surprised on how much noise this seal keeps out of the cabin. Also cleaned up the headlights with 3M kit.

I have KYB front struts and the bushings have been fine so far (installed last winter).

Yeah, compared to land cruisers most Toyota parts for sequoias are pretty inexpensive. I think I use PartSouq for diagrams for part numbers (they also show aftermarket part numbers too) - more thorough than some of the dealership sites.

Not much in terms of pitfalls. Biggest thing on all of them is to check undercarriage for rust. Everything else is relatively simple to work on. Many need some refreshed suspension. Key things to check are lower ball joints (OEM preferred) and when timing belt/water pump/pulleys were...

Just did this to my 2002 Sequoia. Works just like you showed. I tapped into my radio 12V for power because all the JBL amp stuff was in the way of getting to the cigarette lighter. Thanks for the videos.

same torque. I don't remember it being that high of a torque. I think the repeated heat/cool cycles of the engine over 30 years fatigued the bolts (assuming previous owners never over torqued them).

No. At the time I just went to a local hardware store and replaced with bolts of the same thread and pitch.

Marco, which TPMS are you using that I see plugged into the cigarette lighter? How long have you had it?

I recommend Jon Held's 3FE diagnostic procedure: http://www.sdsysdesign.com/TLC/images/Strife/3FE%20EFI%20Diag.pdf