Recent content by greenscales

Thanks Should have said this is for preventative maintenance, not current engine lights, etc. I know the idle is rough at start up and stronger gas fumes at start up, so likely plugs &/or ignition coils. So was looking for something that might show cylinder variations, etc. If the apps are...

Wondering if there's any reviews/new thoughts on Scanner-Apps A lot of info out there, but hard to muddle through. I have an Iphone7 & 05 V6 4wd Sport w/280k Tight on funds and not working - so doing a lot of my own vehicle work while waiting for the damnpanic to end. So I am looking at best...

Driving a 05 V6 Sport - not extreme conditions, except occasional Baja desert and LA traffic. 200k on engine w/one rebuild (prior owner must not have maintained). Otherwise going w/NGK or Denso Iridiums when I change my Amsoil Signature. The Rutheniums don't seem to be in wide distribution...

Chain gasket as well. Learned from previous time. Labor is the issue, but cheaper now than a second engine drop and time in a rental.

2 '05 4wd Sport V6s between 150-175k failures First one was about 4 years ago, 175k had a radiator leak I missed, so it did overheat slightly, but had noticed a little issue prior. Done by Longo Toyota - largest dealer in the world. They did not do the timing chain - was out $5k and 2 weeks w/o...

If you are only doing light off road and want endurance - I loved my Hankook Dynapro ATMs. Over 100k miles on the first set - w/consistence alignment, etc. Had 50k on the next before I wrecked that vehicle in Baja - with less than half the wear on the treads. And most of my driving was in LA...

Thanks Again. Went to a Local shop That has already done a few Xreas replacements and just did an FJ Cruiser upgrade - so getting those springs for $100 pair and 5100s all around. If Anyone else that has done that conversion would like to chime in on suggestions of any other minor tweaks...

Thanks - that is what I was trying to find out. So I'll need front shocks as well, even though It appears that I am only having issues in then rear. So wondering if 5100s and airbags when I have the kayak and ice chest full. Or upgraded springs and shocks in the back Sent from my iPhone using...

Thanks all - went on Tuna trip In the meantime. I have a newer 4x4 shop in the area w/a 4th Gen 4Runner and thinking of just using XReas in front and the 5100 and bags in the rear for now for a quick and lower $ fix. Then look at FJ or other Springs later w/5100s in the front. Looking for...

Thanks - not planning to sell - but I am in outside sales and it might be required to go newer to get proper reimbursement from some companies - too old/many miles for certain tax programs. Or may get a company car or a position requiring less driving. Just don't know. Sent from my iPhone...

Not looking for the cheapest option - but best bang for the buck for rear suspension. Saw the large post from Ark Swamp Rider - but a little too much info for me to absorb tonight and I need to decide ASAP. See below for background. My 05 V6 4x4 Sport has 330k miles and I already replaced the...

Looking for some one who knows transmission/drive train in the greater San Gabriel Valley/Whittier/NorthWest IE area. Lost faith in my tire shop that did most of that work and w/310k on my gen4 - don't want to pay Longo the premium$ just because they have a Subway and Starbucks - although they...

Specifically looking for some one who knows transmission/drive train in the greater San Gabriel Valley/Whittier/West IE area. Lost faith in my tire shop that did most of that work and w/310k on my gen4 - don't want to pay Longo the premium$ just because they have a Subway and Starbucks. Will go...

My bad - typing while talking to my company on the phone - timing chain. A belt would have been a lot easier and cheaper to deal with - but not lasted nearly as long.

Do not avoid. 05 v6 4x4. I am at 310K miles - 20 k in Baja fully loaded w/kayaks and fishing/camping gear hitting road obstacles at high speeds and muddy trails and beaches - always amazed at how well it has performed as a stock vehicle. Tough and safe. I have had a head gasket issue - but my...