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@94SRUNNER I would definitely prefer OEM as that is what I most always go with when getting replacement parts. I would try another or get a lower temp OEM. I heard there were different temps available but couldn’t find it. Even the standard one would be fine if it stays at 195F.

Have not done any hills or mid day traffic. But the other thermostat would never go this low. Not even if it was raining and 70F out. It basically was at 203 all the time until it climbed up to 217F

It's still very hot here in Arizona but I have finally gotten the engine temps down to a reasonable number! The problem was a faulty OEM Thermostat that was purchased in 2024, barely a year old. Maybe the plunger wasn't extending enough to cool it down, I'm not sure. But the OEM Tstat purchased...

I installed 555 inner and outer tie rods with some new rack boots. Did the alignment by myself with a tape measure! Then had my buddy laser align it and it was almost dead on with my tape measure.

Everything you have mentioned I have done. Although I will do some more bleeding. My gold 100 series was always nice and cool and had not had any replacement parts except maybe the clutch fan. I’ve had to top the coolant off and never bled it! Great temps as well 190F. There is a big difference...

I have been battling high ECT in my ‘99 LC since last summer. The lowest it ran was 194F. It’s currently running 203F on highway and stop and go is going up to 215F!! My kids are getting red!! AZ with 115F ambient temps. At midnight it’s still 100F out! Modified Aisin clutch fan with 40k...

Hello all! We have all had at one point in time the infamous EFI no start issue on our 100 series. Sometimes it comes at the worst of times and it’s random. Well it happened to me right before a big trip and we were scrambling to try to get it fixed. Sometimes it’s as simple as pulling out the...

New Aisin t bet kit and water pump. New serpentine belt, idler, tensioner, aisin fan bracket, aisin clutch fan, OEM radiator hoses and clamps. OEM SPEC metal heater tee’s. Fresh coolant. Poly rack and pinion bushings installed. Man it was a lot of work. Proud of myself and glad the truck has...

Finally put on some MT’s. Unfortunately I didn’t see that they were cupped very badly. Still have 13/32” tread in the high spots. Going to see if I can continue to drive them and smooth a bit.

OEM fluid is $4.96 a quart, you can’t go wrong. You will spend $8/qt for the Dex stuff, which I don’t run in my Toyota’s. It’s probably more important to use an ATF rather than power steering fluid

Thanks!!! I did think you needed tech stream but I’ll do the gravel method for sure!

Thanks!! I did post this on FB. I have always gotten lucky when changing steering rod ends on my other vehicles. This method could save some money if done correctly. The speedometer stopped working at 317,469. I haven’t put much on since then, so I would guess 325k

Stabbed the steering shaft dead on!!! Drives straight as an arrow. Might not need to have it aligned at Bell Lexus but still may have it done.