Recent content by m85476585

It turns out it was the skid plates. The catalytic converter guard was just barely rubbing on an exhaust heat shield in one spot. A quick trim with the reciprocating saw made clearance. In addition, the plastic spacers at the back of the engine skid had fallen out, and there was a pebble trapped...

I just finished some maintenance on my dad's 4Runner (2007 V8), and I noticed a rumbling noise that was never there before. It happens in reverse around 600-700 RPM. The noise is there whether I'm stopped or rolling, on or off the brakes. It doesn't do it in Drive, Park, or Neutral, only in...

I learned something about the brake booster today. I had to bleed the rear brakes after some brake work. Just a little air got in. Before bleeding the pump would come on every stop. After bleeding it comes on every other stop, same as before. So the pump running more frequently could just...

I think the bridge is just a receiver that uses the older less secure signal. So it effectively downgrades the security of your garage.

I spent an hour trying to set it up with a new Liftmaster opener (same company as Chamberlain). I couldn't get it to work. I don't think the latest opener security protocol is compatible with the old Homelink in 4th gens. I believe there are different versions of Homelink over the years, and...

I'm changing the rear brakes on my dad's (formerly my) 4Runner this weekend. The rear calipers are fairly crusty. I probably should have replaced them. Looks like Toyota sells remanufactured calipers for around $150. I'm going to change the pads and rotors and hope for the best. I bought pads...

Interesting. According to eBay they are in Denver. I might contact them.

Well, the used OEM one I ordered didn't work. It asks for a nav DVD. So I disassembled my old one to extract the stuck disc (which appears to be in good condition). When I insert the disc in the "new" one, it makes a terrible clicking noise and spits it back out. Now I'm debating swapping the...

The original drain plug always comes right off with an impact for me. It doesn't even take much impacting. I think yesterday it took two clicks of the impact wrench and it was loose.

All the replacements are 17+ years old too! I could replace it with something modern, but it's the JBL system, so would that require a new amp or a bunch of wiring? I did find a video about fixing it, but it requires replacing a board (which is $200 presumably for a used one), and it's not even...

My navigation head unit stopped working. First it gave an error about inserting the navigation disc, and then later the screen went completely black and all functions stopped working. If continuously makes a faint clicking noise about 1x a second. If I pull the fuse and reinstall it makes sad...

My 07 Limited has much less foot room than my dad's 08 SR5 because the power seat is closer to the floor. The knee room is about the same. I prefer manual seats if I have a choice.

I'll echo the advice to remove the radiator. I didn't put a hole in mine, but leaning on it opened up a leak. For the crank pulley, I wrapped the serpentine belt around the pulley so it jammed against itself, and looped the other end over a suspension mount. Basically a DIY strap wrench. I...

I had a windshield replaced at Safelite. My insurance doesn't cover glass replacement, but I think the total cost was only around $369. They put in a Fuyao brand windshield, and within a month it got a rock chip at the edge. They tried to repair it, but within a few months it turned into a crack...

What would you get instead? I'm coming from LTX M+S2, strongly considering KO2s, and I'm worried about worse winter performance. I can get winter tires is I need to, but I'd rather not. But maybe a tire that's great off road and also great in winter is too much to ask for?