Recent content by aeb28

Just recently my 03 4runner (v8, awd) has started shifting pretty hard into drive and/or reverse. I haven't really figured out any kind of pattern, it just seems to happen regardless if engine is hot/cold. It'll happen and then just be totally fine shifting in and out of 'park' for like a...

I think there are a couple pulleys along with the timing belt you could stand to replace, then again if you are buying the belt/water pump kit, I think most of the kits already have them. I just replaced some studs with some $1.99 specials. I haven't had any problems, then again I haven't...

Sorry I should have mentioned, this is a random picture off google. I only used it to point out what part of the caliper is rubbing against the rim. I do not have rear calipers mounted on the front. Yes I double checked and it is my noise. I am going off the fresh scoring on the inside of...

I am glad to hear you at least found your problem, but I am sorry to hear its the ECM. I would think chances of finding documentation on a level that would identify something as specific as a diode would be slim to none. However, you should be able to identify it by looking at a board that is...

I replaced the stud I stripped out, then once again put it all back together. Same issue! Caliper is scraping the rim. Stock rims, stock rotors and calipers. Nothing changed besides new pads, and that should not affect the top of the caliper scraping the inside of the rim. I circled the...

= I pulled off the left tire. It is the caliper rubbing on the the rim. I never removed the disk, but I figured maybe it was slightly off and I did not torque the lugs down enough despite using a star pattern. So I tightened them a bit, and the noise got much queiter but did not go away. So...

I just changed front brake pads on my stock 03 SR5 V8. I have changed brakes in the past, but never messed anything up until now. I put it all back together and now I get a noticible rubbing noise fron the left wheel when driving and turning left, and very slight from the right wheel when...

When you say belts, is that the serpentine (acessory) AND timing belt? Timing belt is buried as you may know, and usually they water pump is done at the same time (I didnt see pump mentioned). They say the service life is 180K, but usually people do it well before 150k or so. I usually hear...

Have you tried KRoil (pen oil)? That stuff works magic. I had an 02 sensor that was seized and almost stripped it. A few hits with that stuff and I was able to get it out.

So we are getting ready to drive across crountry and back hauling a trailor. I have a lot going on, so I though I would stop by a Pep-boys to get a second set of eyes for a quick inspection while checking prices to save myself a bit of time turning a wrench. It has been a while since I have...

Sorry my sarcasm was not more transparent. I am actually with you on this one, detonation is pretty unmistakable IMO. I disagree that the forum flexes their "Im starter than you" muscles, personally I have found it 98% helpful and 2% flexing... I posted the silly links with the premise...

Not true, it could be this... Muffler Bearing - $33.95 : KaleCoAuto.com, Your home for the rare, unusual, and hard to find auto parts. Or you could try this... It should take care of ALL sounds coming from the engine Engine Scrub - $32.99 : KaleCoAuto.com, Your home for the rare, unusual, and...

In my experience with any shop/dealer, the just look up the job hours and parts and that's that. Example, we have vehicle that has a aux battery integrated into the alarm up under the fender well. It is common for the integrated battery to go bad and leak all over the circuit board. Since...

In my case, starting in different gears worked maybe once or twice, but then it went completely dead. Starting in neutral didn't do anything, the vehicle just would not start. Now that I know what I know, doing it again would be quick and easy. If you turn your wheels all the way to the left...

I just dealt with a starting problem that ended up being the neutral safety switch. I did not get any codes, just wouldn't start. The switch was stuck on the transmission post, so I couldn't remove completely to clean the contacts without destroying part of the mount and needing a new switch...