Here's my SQOD. If replacing a bunch of cooling stuff, radiator hoses and the like. Should we be replacing the hose clamps as well, or can those be reused? Do they "wear out". This is on a 200, so assuming it's not more than 16 years old.
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32cls6speedmt
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Yes.
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Put my second Toyota sale order in with a bunch of new hose clamps.
Side note, if you miss sale, the clamps are cheaper at Partsouq, but need to order a handful of them for th shipping to make sense.
Side note, if you miss sale, the clamps are cheaper at Partsouq, but need to order a handful of them for th shipping to make sense.
Well, since (parts are cheap; while you are there; better to be safe,,,<whatever you deem fit>), let’s just replace them?
terrapin
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I found this in my driver's side skidplate (2010 LX) when I was changing my oil. It's rubber, but fairly heavy and dense like it has metal inside it.
Does anyone recognize this? It seems robust enough that I would notice it if something was missing. I had my steering rack replaced over a year ago.
Road debris perhaps?
Does anyone recognize this? It seems robust enough that I would notice it if something was missing. I had my steering rack replaced over a year ago.
Road debris perhaps?
Googling that number brings up: Toyota 45516-05060 (4551605060) BUSH, STEERING RACK HOUSING, NO.1 - https://www.amayama.com/en/part/toyota/4551605060. It may be from someone else's rack replacement.
bloc
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That exact number doesn't come up in toyota's system.. but definitely a steering rack bushing.. probably from when you had it changed. You can see a similar part in this bushing kit for a 200-series
terrapin
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Thanks #nothinghead and #bloc. That certainly looks like the part. I checked my records and the steering rack was replaced almost exactly one year ago. I've removed the skid plate three times since then to change my oil and it was not there before.
Is it (reasonably?) safe to assume that it is not from my current steering rack? It drives and handles just fine. It seems that I would definitely notice if a bushing that size was missing. I looked at some of the parts diagrams and am not sure where to even look.
Is it (reasonably?) safe to assume that it is not from my current steering rack? It drives and handles just fine. It seems that I would definitely notice if a bushing that size was missing. I looked at some of the parts diagrams and am not sure where to even look.
That rubber part looks way older than a year old. I would assume it’s from the old rack based upon that fact alone.
terrapin
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Woke up to several inches of wet/heavy snow this morning. Given the same tires and vehicle condition, which vehicle would be better to drive into town (not offroad, but some highway and town). LX470 or LX570?
ps. this is Santa Fe, NM
ps. this is Santa Fe, NM
terrapin
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Same tires, KO2. I know they are not the best snow tires, but I live in the Southwest so it's usually not a problem. I'm opting for the 570 because it seems heavier and is probably safer.
Heres my SQOD, I know pretty much nothing about paint and wrap jobs. My LC has a lot of scratches, sun damage, pin striping. Ive tossed the idea around in my head about getting a paint job or maybe a wrap done. MY question is this, does the paint have to be prepped before doing a wrap? I dont have any dents so technically a wrap could go right over my scratched paint right?
The 2016+ has parking sensors on the front and Toyota parking assist.
Here is the button to turn that on or off.
IMO, I think most shops will do a single stage paint correction in your case prior to film application. Or maybe they won't. Best I can tell, it's a better foundation to attach film if the paint/clear is clean and as uniform as possible. It CAN be put over whatever you've got, but that doesn't mean you will like what it looks like when it's done.
gotcha thanks!
We never did more than wash and strip the wax on the vehicle prior to wrapping. (now if the customer wanted the paint prepped, they could pay for that as a separate job) We would not wrap a vehicle with paint damaged to the point where removing the wrap would also remove the paint. (ie peeling paint, peeling clearcoat, just primer etc) It was a liability issue.
Covering things like scratches, and pinstripes are not a big deal but if the scratch is deep enough you may see or feel it under the wrap. Sun damage would depend on the condition of the clearcoat.
A wrap with texture or designs will hide more blemishes.
Well with your profile picture I would guess its warm where you are but I just ask… is it cold where you are? Because if yes the AC just stays low/off till you reach 55C engine temp and then ramps up to (if needed) full blast at 60C at least at the diesel 200. I guess it should be kinda the same with the gasoline ones with maybe slightly different temps.
