mtbtim
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3rd Gen T4R DIY Maintenance, Repair and Modification Videos
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nchacon1984
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Tim if you ever get a chance to do a DIY on installing new Knock Sensors and Harness, that’ll be awesome.
This is amazing!!!! I will definitely be using most of these. Question for you though, do you happen to have anything on the windshield wiper motor? Not changing it out but as to why it may not be working. We changed the motor and the fuse is good. We think it may be the relay as only one half is getting power. Any suggestions would be awesome. thanks!!!
mtbtim
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Maybe one day, but not on the list for the near future.
mtbtim
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Glad you're finding our library of videos helpful. We don't have anything for the windshield wiper motors yet so sorry we can't help you with your problem. Definitely sounds like it is an electrical issue and electrical diagnosis isn't one or our strong points yet.
mtbtim
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Rear Hatch Strut Replacement
If you are need of replacing your rear cargo hatch struts, this video shows you an affordable option compared to using OEM replacements.
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If you are need of replacing your rear cargo hatch struts, this video shows you an affordable option compared to using OEM replacements.
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mtbtim
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Savage Off-Road Front Hybrid Winch Bumper Install
Here's another option for a front aftermarket bumper that is capable of accepting a winch.
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Here's another option for a front aftermarket bumper that is capable of accepting a winch.
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mtbtim
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Savage Off-Road Hybrid Rear Bumper Install Part 1
Here's another option for an aftermarket rear bumper for your 3rd Gen.
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Here's another option for an aftermarket rear bumper for your 3rd Gen.
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mtbtim
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Savage Off-Road Hybrid Rear Bumper Install Part 2
Here's Part 2 if you got the single or dual swing-out option available and want to know how to install it.
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Here's Part 2 if you got the single or dual swing-out option available and want to know how to install it.
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mtbtim
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Toyota 3RZ-FE Valve Adjustment
If you have a 4 Cylinder 3RZ-FE Engine, here's a video showing you how to check your valve clearances and make any necessary adjustments.
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If you have a 4 Cylinder 3RZ-FE Engine, here's a video showing you how to check your valve clearances and make any necessary adjustments.
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mtbtim
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Engine Cylinder Leak Down Test
Hey Dudes,
If you found one of your cylinders had a low compression number and you wanted to follow it up with a leak down test, this video will show you how to do it.
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Hey Dudes,
If you found one of your cylinders had a low compression number and you wanted to follow it up with a leak down test, this video will show you how to do it.
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jman11788
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Have you had any video requests on rebuilding a rear diff or re gearing? I would be really interested in that! These pinion bearings blow. Toyota can’t seem to figure out the pinion bearing issue on their trucks. Even the new Tundras and Tacoma’s are having issues with them.
I’ve seen some videos of rebuilding and it looks a lot easier then to re gear. But, I think since most of these diffs in a 3rd gen are mostly above 200k, most bearings are probably on their way out. I don’t think rebuilding is as hard as a job as what people put out to be. You just have to get everything to spec and of course have the right tools..
Anyways, I think it would be really interesting to see you tackle the job and a whole lot of us would love it!
I’ve seen some videos of rebuilding and it looks a lot easier then to re gear. But, I think since most of these diffs in a 3rd gen are mostly above 200k, most bearings are probably on their way out. I don’t think rebuilding is as hard as a job as what people put out to be. You just have to get everything to spec and of course have the right tools..
Anyways, I think it would be really interesting to see you tackle the job and a whole lot of us would love it!
mtbtim
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Rebuilding differentials is something I've considered but I don't know If I want to or not. Guys that I know that are very mechanically inclined have shied away from this job because it's just easier to farm it out to a place like East Coast Gear Supply that does this type of work day in and day out. I guess what I'm trying to say is it's sort of a specialty like rebuilding transmissions or engines.
A differential is a heavy and awkward thing to work on. Fabricating or purchasing some type of rotating holder so you can comfortably work on it would be sort of essential to make this job easier.
I'm not saying no, but I'm not exactly saying yes either.
im gonna have to agree with tim on this...differentials can be tricky to set up right ...sure I can do them...so can Tim....want them to last a long time...ah...that's kind of different...sure its just bearings and bolts and torque settings...but they are kind of magic without the right tools and spacers/shims to get every spacing right between the ring gear and the pinion gear...real time consuming... but tim has a video of how to do a plug and play of one set up buy a shop or a customer that wants to take the hit if its wrong...and you wont know for a bunch of miles if its even good
then whos fault is it
sure a lot of us can all rebuild our own engines and trannys and diffs knowing if it goes tits up we can do it again on our own time....doing it for a customer ...or a video saying this is how yo do it for long term....iffy...farm it out and let them ( the farm out shop) take the hit
JZiggy
Senior Member
Zuk takes the time to post up a lot of details when he rebuilds differentials: gearinstalls.com This should give you a very clear idea of what is involved.
weekendclimber
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Should just film a promo video for Zuk :bounce:
mtbtim
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Thanks Jordan. I forgot to mention Zuk in my last post who is a master at working on differentials.
Like [MENTION=124615]3bears[/MENTION] mentioned, sure, we could definitely tear one apart and get it back together no problem. But, it sure seems like there's just a lot of minutia to getting everything perfect so the differential will be trouble free for a very long time. There's no way I could do as good of a job as Zuk or ECGS on my first attempt at this and this is the problem. I guess the same goes for home improvement. Sure, I can learn how to lay tile and let my shower be the guinea pig, but every time I walk into the shower, I'm going to notice my little screw-ups that probably wouldn't have happened if I hired a guy that lays tile day in and day out.
With all this said, I think I might still go for it one day and just have a spare 3rd member ready to go if I really screw up and it takes a big crap on me a short time down the road.
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