The intake manifold is over the Front Water Bypass Joint with about 1/4 gap between the two. The water bypass is held in place by ~1 1/2" tall/long studs.
It appears I must remove the intake to lift up the FWBJoint too clear the studs. If anyone knows of a work-around, lets me know, as it would save time and money.
Notice all the FIPG at water inlet to water pump. It's going to be fun breaking that apart. I found a number of broken clips and missing bolts, apparently from Toyota Dealer shop that did the TB/WP job at ~90K miles. The guy was sloppy (see black FIPG finger prints) and fast I'll bet.
Starter:
Starter actually works fine. My plan "was" to rebuild the starter just because I'm in the area. I've since learned the 07 starter is not like the later (98-02) models, in that individual parts aren't available. Toyota Dealer only carries "magnet switch" (solenoid)# 28150-50110 is at least 10 days out. ~$107.00 including the tax, retail is ~$137.00. Another potential problem is that they can't order the O-rings or gasket to re-seal the starter. It is a "non-service part" and they don't have a number for it. There is available the Brush Holder, Yoke, and Armature assembly as separate parts to order. I have seen contact points online but no plunger. My parts guy went ahead and order me 2002 starter parts just incase I wanted to see if they'll fit.
It may also be necessary to pull the A/I pump to get at the starter. If so I'll not be pulling either.
Once I get intake off I'll try to determine if the older parts will fit. I'm going to just look at starter in place. But from what I've learned so far they're not going to. The crank and hold feature may be why Toyota changed.
Had this 07 had issue with A/I pump or starter then I probably just buy a replacement, assuming seals can't readily be found.
I'm going to update
Best starter for the money today? to reflect that difference in 98-02 & 03-07 starters. Bottom line it more than triples the cost to DIY rebuild and not all parts are obtainable from Toyota Dealer.
Tools:
Those are nice tools
@abuck99 thanks for sharing.
I've ended up with a NAPA tool a Lexus mechanic sold me (his old one) years ago. This was while we were looking through his massive tool box for the OTC tool. His tool box was so massive, after 30 plus years, he had to have tow truck haul it out when he retired from Lexus.
He said they just use this K-D 424 he sold me, most of the time.
Just waiting for weather to warm a bit today before going out to garage to fix coolant leak. So if anyone knows of way to pull water bypass with removing intake please speak up soon?