Recent content by cooper30

It's pretty easy to replace the illumination bulbs. I was even able to bargain my local dealer down to Amazon prices for the bulbs. I don't have the time right now myself to find a you tube link, but I'll check back later and post one if you haven't found one.

If you test drive a full time 4x4 one, make sure the center differential lock works. Lack of use can cause the actuator to seize up. It's pricey to replace the actuator Don't put up with any BS explanations if it doesn't work. Make them fix it on their dime or walk.

The V6 one I found online a few years back when I was looking for torque values when doing the head work on my son's car. I had it saved on my computer. The V8 one is from searching of a lot of online parts sites for exploded diagrams. ******************** Things like this are why I have...

I agree 100%. I hope I didn't come across as argumentative....I tried not to. My goal was to give him some information so when he pursues this, he doesn't have a bunch more "tech-speak" thrown at him.

It's #13 in this diagram.

The following doesn't excuse the fact that the shop wrecked your engine....it's more of an informational thing. The 2UZ-FE doesn't have a lifter in the sense that most are familiar with...ie like in a domestic V8. The adjusting shim sits on it. While I haven't rebuilt a head off a 4.7, I have...

Yea. That's a huge red flag to me too.

/SNIP To be honest, this is all I'd need to know. I'd want the whole engine inspected...heads, cylinders, pistons, block etc...then fixed, and I'd want documentation (including pictures) along with a warranty. Random thoughts: I know strange things happen, but the alternator is down low...

Wow. I wonder if it overheated sometime in its past. I'm not even close to an expert on the 4.7, but I currently have two trucks with it. My 4Runner has 134.5k and Tundra has 226.4k. Two weeks ago I towed a 17' enclosed snowmobile trailer (loaded) 4 hours each way with the Tundra. Only...

I enjoyed it. Thank you for typing it out.

Aaaaaand....since I'm on a roll....if you are curious about the EVAP I/M monitor, here are the requirements for it to run. Where step c(1) mentions "Connect the Techstream to the DLC3, you can get a scan tool that shows all the I/M monitor status. This will show pass/fail/incomplete 3...

I feel this is a total trolling thread, but why the hell not.... A diagnostic trouble code doesn't tell you what to fix. It lets you know that the ecm has detected a fault, and the code narrows it down to the specific system. A cheap handheld scan tool is suggesting what to fix based on the...

Just to reiterate... Part time 4x4 system you can shift from 2wd to 4 high "on the fly" Full time 4x4 system you can lock the center differential "on the fly" BOTH systems need to be stopped in neutral to shift in or out of 4 low. My real world experience as I have one of each: In my full...

No kidding...about five years ago I had a pair of OEM rotors that were too thin to be turned. The new ones from a parts store weighed less than the old ones.

Nice clear pictures. Well written.