Recent content by scubadoober

Be careful overfilling the front driveshaft slip joint, or pull the zerk fitting after filling and drive around the block to let the excess ooze out. There is a theory (not mine) that the hydraulic pressure from packing grease in the front slip puts pressure on the front pinion. Thus causing...

Just printed and laminated. Thank you for the bump.

It doesn't look like there will be a Labor Day Sale this year. :(

Power steering leaks and oil leaks kill alternators. Keep all of the gunk out of them and they last a long time.

I know this is Monday morning quarterback, and I am not encouraging ANYONE to us this screw technique. (Even though it is all over the internet) The screw cannot bite into the metal collar embedded in the perimeter of the seal. So it deflect to the inner rubber section causing the above. You...

Just did a total brake fluid flush this weekend. I flushed the majority of the system with regular (non-Toyota) DOT-3. I used 64 ounces to flush, and the last sixteen ounces added to the MC was BOSCH ESI6 5.1. It is supposed to have better low temp viscosity, and more resistance to moisture. I...

The three that get thrown around are Revel (304 stainless), BRExhaust (aluminized steel), and Northeastern (409 stainless). These balance price and quality, but there are also Ansa, Walker, and AP but you are talking crush bends and VERY cheap muffler shop quality. I am in the market after...

To clarify, it will start but then stall while still in park?

AI is ruining customer service interactions. A dealer will never re-boot a CV axle, and if they did the labor would make the total job just as expensive. Work on your own rig, or pay the dealer tax.

That diagnostic port jumper shows brake and traction codes. It does not display check engine codes like the old OBDI system. Now if your ABS and traction control lights are on it will tell you by code if it is a wheel speed sensor, brake light, etc. However, it does not give a code for let's say...

1. Remove cotter pin from upper ball joint. 2. Remove nut from upper ball joint. 3. Separate upper ball joint from hub. 4. Remove old boot/clip. 5. Install new boot/clip with a couple squirts of grease. 6. Repeat steps 3, 2, 1 in reverse order.

What is your caster on that side? Are you getting it aligned?

Maybe one of these two? Toyota oil filter socket 74.5mm oil filter socket 74mm wrench

Anytime you see part numbers in series like that ie. 50030 - 50040 it simply supersedes.

I printed deep front cup holders, found several plans on thingiverse IIRC. It printed in four sections and got glued together. Used tan petg for the top and black for the recesses.