Recent content by RS Dude

Replaced the original Denso fuel pump (at 336,645 miles) just 2 months before its 30th birthday. Luckily it died while parked in my garage, so I could easily drop the tank and replace it without incurring a massive tow charge and mechanics bill. I was contemplating replacing it for at least a...

My tailgate keyed window switch has worn out, rendering the key operation unusable. OEM and aftermarket parts are unavailable. Anyone have a work around to fix it? Thanks in advance.

My original alt died after about 320k miles. The copper sliprings had worn through. Unfortunately, they are very expensive to replace, thus making a rebuild uneconomic. The best alternative is to buy a toyota rebuilt alt.

When I replaced my knock sensors, I too found out that only the harness was broken, and not the sensors at fault.

Forgot to mention, still on original starter with 332k miles as of this posting! Densos ROCK!

My original alt lasted until about 320k miles. Replaced with low mileage oem from junkyard.

I just replaced mine with a Denso, made in Taiwan. Very happy with quality.

Installed new Denso 221-0508 radiator (made in Taiwan). $115USD shipped by Amazon. 100% perfect fit. Very satisfied!:bluejump:

My friend put an aluminum radiator (made in China) in his MB and it lasted less than 2yrs due to numerous small leaks.

When I replaced my LBJs about 2 yrs ago, I torqued them to 37ftlbs with blue threadlock. How important is it to torque them to 59ftlbs?

I suggest you try a different fluid. Ironically, I had the same problem after 320k miles of using only clear P/S (like Prestone) and then switching to ATF on original P/S pump. When I switched back to P/S fluid, the groaning went away...go figure!:faint:

Replaced the front rubber hoses several yrs ago with cheap rockauto parts. And replaced the metal lines with cheap bulk straight fittings and then custom bent them to fit.

I recently installed the Akebonos and you do NOT need to buy shims.

Actually, I do have a rust problem around the front windshield that I must fix. Regarding the rack, I plan to rebuild my leaky original rack and either keep it or sell it. The reason I bought second used rack was that if I had a problem rebuilding my leaky rack I would be stranded with no...

Sounds crazy? Let me explain: With so many miles, and with a very good eng and trans, my plan is to restore and then retire it as my second car. That $600 for a new oem rack will instead go for almost all the parts necessary for the restore not including the paint job. The replacement used...