Recent content by CA->CO_Kevin

The starter is finicky. Sometimes it'll start fine for months, then other times it'll act up every time. Battery is pretty damn new, so I know it's not that. Are the 1.4kw and 2.0kw starter simply interchangeable?

I have a 2003 4.7l 4Runner with approximately 137,000 miles. I bought the vehicle with ~ 80,000 miles. I personally replaced the timing belt, water pump, and extras. However, the starter has been giving me, particularly my wife, some issues. The typical signs of bad contacts are rearing their...

That's what I was hoping to hear! I'm waiting until my 3.0 pickup comes back from the doctor with a new HG before I dive into the Runner. I only have one vehicle at the moment, and don't want to be stuck with it torn apart when I need to make the inevitable run to the parts store.

So my 2003 V8 with 117k had developed an issue, but the issue has been around for about 5k at least. The issue involves the starter or should I say, the starting system. Here's what has been happening: I'll go to start the runner and just hear relays click. I'll turn to the on position...

Thanks for the help. I figured it wouldn't be too difficult. So the story goes like this: The wife and I were cruising a dirt road on front range of Colorado, shortly after moving here. I was driving most of the time, but felt like she could use some seat time with our new Runner. We were in...

Severely bent stock body mount fix? So, I have a fairly bent body mount bolt that makes noise when the side it's on is unweighted. I can share the story on how this is the only damaged mount, but I'll spare it for now until there's interest. It is located passenger side, in front of the rear...

The inner clamp of the outer boot on my passenger side let loose after 113k miles. The shop replaced all 4 boots, cleaned the CVS and repacked them for $550.

Reliable Mechanic or Dealership Along the Front Range? Long time reader, first time poster. Everyone's worst nightmare, right? I was born and raised on Toyotas. My dad has his 1982 4X4 SR5 Hi-Lux, which he took off the factory floor, and managed to put only 65K on the odometer. Still has the...