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    @ToyotaMatt

    Ordered two keys and cutting service. Got confirmation on 31st of Jan. Tried site contact and pm here at end of Feb. Have not heard a thing. Seems like similar modus operandi with many that order from him.
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    Looking for reputable machine shop in east TN & surrounding areas.

    Roberts and sons machine shop. 4285 Bonny Oaks Drive, Chattanooga, TN. I had head decked and Roberts and sons did excellent work.
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    ToyotaMatt

    "because i have a life time of Toyota Dealership prior Parts Dept. & Service Dept. Employment experience" That might explain some things.
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    Pesky heater hose /PHH

    "More pinion bearings. More birfields. More Ujoints. More AC compressors. More window motors. More PS hoses. More SRS ECMs. More O2 sensors. More TREs." PHH failure can lead to head warpage. Not so much a problem with the other parts. "Nowhere near the most expensive. If you are at all...
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    Welding The Rear Differential

    Well y'all have covered SMAW and GMAW but I would like to see some GTAW. :hillbilly:
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    To PAIR or not to PAIR?

    I've had good results with rusted bolts by heating with map gas then spraying with pb blaster. I do this a couple of times. Seems to work better than heat alone.
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    I need serious help...

    PHH failure can result in a warped head. I found out the hard way.
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    94LC overheated, topped it back off, runs good, rough idle and even worse in reverse.

    May have toasted the head gasket. Could be time to send some oil/coolant samples to Blackstone laboratories for analysis. https://www.blackstone-labs.com/
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    Starter Problem need advice

    "When Truck goes on Trips (3 hrs Plus) and stops to refill the tank it would not start." This happened to me awhile back. Checked voltage, connections etc. Removed starter to test and found everything in working order. Reinstalled starter and haven't had a problem since. Maybe bad grounding...
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    Blown hard brake line. Any sources?

    I,ve used kits from these folk. Brake Lines - https://4lifetimelines.com/collections/brake-lines
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    If you have 4 floor jacks…

    OK method if you trust hydraulic seals more than solid objects. Murphy hangs around too much for me to try this.
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    Engine Overheat and.... Next Steps

    I read somewhere that I needed to make sure both block and head were grounded because arcing between head , block and fire ring would show as pitting in the softer head alloy. Or perhaps dissimilar metals corrosion?
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    FZJ80 Windshield Replacement - Best brands?

    I used Fuyao glass and an oem gasket. I installed glass with help from my wife. 3 years later everything is good.
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    Where to find a new windshield for ‘97

    You should be able to check for and see signs of glue under the edges of the gasket on the body and glass edges on outside of vehicle.
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    With the shortage of fusible links...

    "I did not know you had access to the world non FL failed database, of course it could be a guess on your part?" "Perhaps the mechanic in me is just so OTT and I like to be able to help people...
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