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Just to add some information to this post. I just replaced the original H4/9003 headlight bulbs in my 2002 4Runner after 22 years. The OEM bulb has the following information stamped on it: "KOITO JAPAN H4 60020 12V60/55W 37R (E4) 2CN DOT HB2" I can find Koito bulbs on eBay, but that is about...

Fixing a link on an ancient thread: Dropping Pan And Flushing Transmission

I know this thread is ancient, but I thought I would share the link anyhow: Dropping Pan And Flushing Transmission

Excellent point about the pre-assembled part kits; I have added a comment right after the parts list noting this. Your videos are super helpful and are my main go-to when tackling a new job on my Pickup, 4Runner, or GX470 - I barely have to crack open my FSM anymore.

I agree that videos are great to show you how things are done and what to watch out for, especially the "Timmy The Toolman" videos, which are superb. However, tracking progress and easily finding torque values is where a 2D writeup shines.

If I'm understanding correctly, this would only be an issue when installing the tensioner. If the tensioner was just compressed, but never removed, then the pin could not be installed too far. I've added a caution note to step 42.

I know there are many write-ups and videos on how to perform the timing belt and waterpump replacement. I've read them, I've watched them, but I still come back to the instructions I wrote 10 years ago, and now have updated them when doing my 180,000 mile replacement with camshaft/crankshaft...

The flexible straws did arrive, but after a few attempts I determined they were to short. So off to the hardware store to find something that would work. I picked up four different types of tubing, but the internal diameters were so small that hardly any vacuum was being pulled through them...

The straw test was successful. I necked down my shop vac to fit my wife's tumbler straw which just happens to be 10.5" long, but is shortened to 9.5" when attached to the shop vac (the same distance q-tip is down in the engine). It's outer diameter is .30 which exactly fits the hole. Using...

No doubt, I slept like crap after it happened thinking of all the work I might have to do to get the q-tip out; and 'the hole in the gut feeling' ruined my appetite for two days. A buddy at work also mentioned this idea, but if I'm able to snag it, I don't think I would be able to pull it up...

Thanks for your reply, I have enough posts now that I started a dedicated thread. I'm thinking sending it into the pan might be the easiest option. Of course I'm only guessing that it is sitting on the splash shield, I'm hoping someone can confirm that for me. Please reply on my new thread if...

I've been hijacking the "Oil Pump Preference for 3.4" thread with my dilemma due to my newbie status preventing me from starting a new thread. However, I have submitted enough posts that I can now start a dedicated thread to my problem. Here's the summary so far (extracted from the "Oil Pump"...

Sorry for hijacking this thread a little, but I still don't have a enough posts to start a new thread. Amazon was a day late with my order, but I did get the endoscope; it's amazing what $35 dollars will get you these days. I took the following pictures with the endoscope: It looks...

The hole is approximately .300 diameter, too big for my .340 borescope. A quick trip to amazon and I have a .220 diameter borescope being delivered tomorrow.

I have one of those inspection camera's as well, but it is too big for the hole by just a hair. I might be able to modify it. I did find this oil-flow diagram, and it looks like its on the uptake side, probably stuck low in the main oil hole. I might be able to get to it if I remove the...