Recent content by hpuffen

Thanks.. Yes I have had the 2 rubber ring problems before, and yes that happens immediately. I tightened down and no oil leaks today. I am not sure, seems when the AC is on the engine vibrates a bit more and maybe it shakes the filter loose?? I just have to remember to look under the car...

I have a 98 4Runner with over 300K now. The past couple of years I am having some problems with K&N oil filters. They shake loose and I loose oil. For example I changed oil last weekend. Drove for 3 days. Then yesterday I had to use the AC, so a bit of vibrations. Today I moved the truck to the...

1998 4Runner I hit a milestone this week! Replaced: 1 clutch, 1 alternator, 2 timing belts/water pumps, tie rods, rear shocks, breaks front and rear a few times.... that's it.

yeah when the car failed inspection the guy said it would need alignment after lower ball joints were done. further notes.. I sense failure on the tie- rod, I just cannot get it off. BUT I went to change the ball joint on the passenger side, much easier this time, BUT I found the top of...

I re-red my post.. I do have a life, just not a lift! yeah drivers side.. lefty loosy, righty tighty right? I took my son out and we thought deeply about that. the drivers side nut on the tire rod should go left to loosen.. correct? (always in doubt when things don't work)

1998 3.5L 5 speed never burns oil change w/ Castrol Syntec 5W30 every 5,000 and K&N filter 212,000 miles still 19/22 mpg depending on traffic

My problem started when my 98 failed inspection for lower ball joints. OK have that on, BUT in the process I screwed up the tie-rod end with fork shaped puller. BAD idea. As above I just needed a BFH (hammer) to knock it loose. NOW the problem is removing the tie rod end.. the line: -unscrew the...