Recent content by BigMike18

Thats what I've been leaning towards lately. I've heard people talk about a driveshaft clunk on here but I just figured it was the small little movement whenever you shift from say neutral to drive. Never thought it could be so violent. Nevertheless I'm sure a grease application can only help...

There is a guide on here that shows the jumper wire method which I followed exactly back when I did the fluid. I chose to do that work because of the transmission problems I was having. This is where I would get up say 30-40 mph and no longer keep increasing in speed, but only in rpms for a...

I want to gauge the thoughts behind my 05 4runners recent transmission and shifting issues here on the forum. I recently drove my 4runner and came to a normal stop at a light, not quick or abrupt or to slowly either, and once I stopped or was just about to stop, the entire vehicle jolted...

After having the black for 6 years I have a tip I want to add to this forum Look into sanding high traffic areas before application of the duplicolor spray paint. I mean more than just a swipe or two of a brillow pad. Areas that see lots of friction, potential for scratching (cargo area)...

I can't recall the exact number of cans since it was 6 years ago, but what I can tell is that over the course of the whole project I always had to run to the autozones, advanced auto, etc in my area for extra cans because I never had enough. I think I can confidently say I did not use more than...

The benefit was significant in terms of noise reduction. If you are thorough and apply liberally to the entire vehicle, it is a night and day difference. Anytime I have a family member or friend drive/ride in the car they always comment how much quieter it is on the highway compared to their...

To those of you who have drilled out those bolts on the lower side of the V8 or just in general. If you would be able to recommend what tools, drill bits, extractors you used in the process that would be very helpful. I’ve had my lower valve cover bolts sheared in half still in the vehicle for...

So I assessed the short and long term fuel trims and were all within 5% (one set was within 1% cant remember whether short or long) directly after this fiasco while I was parked, same day. I then dug around a bit online, youtube, and the forums and ultimately decided to do a drain and fill of...

Coming home from work today I was going about 70-80 mph when traffic suddenly slowed to a stop only in my lane. Some cars had to move to shoulder to avoid collision, but wasnt the hardest stop I've experienced, no tires were screeched or curse words were said. Following that once the flow...

I've got a leak in my Schrader valve of my A/C Line, I put UV Dye in the system and let it flow for a few days. Only spot I could see UV Dye was in the valve itself and around the outside stem a bit. I understand that could just be from the injection of R134a, but I could audibly hear it leaking...

I was able to find this in the service manual, but wanted to hear some experiences people may have had with this method.

So now 9 months later I have a coolant leak at the exact same spot as before. I believe this is more pointing towards the O-Ring and maybe a little bit on the gasket itself. So before I had use an OEM O-Ring and actually not exact Toyota FIPG but Permatex thermostat housing gasket maker (dont...

That dash teardown is a both horrifying and amazing site to look at. Props to you guys

I've got an 05 V8. I'm returning the Gates one and gonna give this one on Rock Auto a try first since I've got store credit now. The specifications line up between this new one and the Dorman one I'm seeing from Rock Auto. Judging by the looks of it, makes me think the OEM hardware will...

I bought this Gates 36119 Pulley from Rock Auto after seeing a few other threads and videos of people saying they replaced their belt tensioner pulley with it. I put mine on due to a intermittent squeal I get on some start ups and in the rain. The current pulley is my suspected culprit (status...