Recent content by heavyc1999

starter problems over Knock on wood, no more problems starting. I was up to six or seven turns of the key before I had the starter replaced just to get it to start. Starts right up now. So problem solved! :D

To the Dealer The turning point for me was when i opened the hood last night wondered whether or not I should disconnect the battery before i started replacing the starter. Figuring I was right about the battery, i thought of all the other obvious things I "should know" that were not on the...

Walk in to the darkness or to the dealer.... TOTO - so you are giving me a bit of courage about following the "how to replace your starter post", i'm trying to talk myself into this. How long did it take you to do the job? I assume your rebuilt it vs replacing it entirely? Would you...

starter problems just read your posts from April 2006 regarding your starter. very helpful. im an going down the same path, with every start becoming more nerve racking. i have one more day that i need to get throug, then i will take it in for service. very impressed that you were able to...

25% underutilization of tank I just got a '97 4Runner and I've been monitoring the same problem. Manual says 18.5 gallon tank - when the light comes on she only takes about 14 gallons before the pump shuts off. Now explain this to me - if I babysit the pump, I can put just over 18 gallons in...

Nice Job Look great. The headliner looks flawless. They did a great job with the install. The last big test will be mother nature. Hopefully you will have no problems with the rust in six to twelve months. Good luck.