added Vibrant super quiet oval resonator into aftermarket Revel Madallion Trail Hart cat-back exhaust, in the location the OEM resonator used to be. This took out 95% of the 2000 rpm/139Hz drone, no joke. It also tamed the entire exhaust sound by about 40%. This was a smashing success! I don’t even need to fab my quarter wave resonator now!
What have you done to your 100 Series this week?
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Nice. Never done a Tbelt before but it's on the list for my old guy again soon. Remains to be seen whether I try the DIY move or just pay someone to take care of it. Time and worry over getting it right will probably mean I just hire out, but I'm always glad to see people taking it on themselves. Nicely done.
Ive watched people make this look so easy and I am moderately skilled mechanically, but I chose to pay for this one. Just my two cents.
Nice. "Moderate" DIYer here like the other guy, too. I tell people all the time "mechanical stuff comes apart one way and goes back together the same way. That's it. That's really all."
I really don't know why I feel differently about this.
well, when it comes to timing belts there are multiple ways to screw it up while still appearing to go "back together the same way"... at least that's always been my hesitation. my consistent personal failure is that everything takes more time than I feel like it should and I end up rushing somewhere and overlook something obvious that would ultimately make everything go faster if I'd just do it right the first time.Nice. "Moderate" DIYer here like the other guy, too. I tell people all the time "mechanical stuff comes apart one way and goes back together the same way. That's it. That's really all."
I really don't know why I feel differently about this.
Always use high quality materials purchased from a reputable seller. For this application, OEM or Aisin kit only.
Best fail safe trick of the trade for timing belt replacement… mark the timing marks onto the existing timing belt… ( left cam, right cam, crank). Use a paint pen.
When you remove the old belt, match it up to the new belt, and transfer the timing marks. I use a 60” cabinet clamp ( with the clamp pads turned out) to slightly tension both new and old belts next to each other into exact length with the teeth matching, then transfer the timing marks to the new belt.
With this trick, you cannot miss a tooth on the timing… just matchup the marks on the new belt to the timing marks on the engine. For me, this works every time on any engine…
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Spending extra time on keeping track of which bolts/nuts etc came out of where and what order parts should be re-installed is very beneficial to overall project success.
no sooner do I post that than I go buy a 2001 Tacoma (5vz) that is due for a timing belt... guess I get to learn patience 
Couple of new power steering hoses, clamps and fluid flush. Glad that my 3.5 year old was willing to operate the wheel to turnover the fluid!
Glad you didn't make the mistake I did and allow some of the fluid to drip on the alternator during the process...glass half full outlook is swapping in an OEM return for the AutoZone junker that was in there.
One bulb and one clock spring later, two green lights are back.
Funny, My wife and or daughter are my bolt bag helpers. Mark the bag with a sharpie.
I always take a photo of hoses etc just in case.
That’s good looking Cruiser! Tell us more about that paint job.
Drove her to work for the last time on Friday. Got a crazy deal on a 2014 Tundra and will be moving on from the 100 series for now… but I’ll be back. These are the most amazing vehicles, backed by the most amazing community. Almost feels like a weird breakup lol.
Ok now we are all sad for you. Nice truck tho!
I do miss my 19 tundra…. So much room in that center console. I miss being able to cart my binoculars with me everywhere I go. Along with the rest of my junk in my house.
Lots of little projects done this weekend. Replace the original radiator that had a big ol leak, heater tees and thermostat with all OEM (the true radiator was only 200 more than the value line so definitely worth it in my mind). Removed the 3rd row and threw it in the attic, and added LED low beams to improve night time driving. Spent a hour aiming then to make sure not to blind people.
