Recent content by steve in nc

Any chance you have some air in the system? You could try burping the system and see if that helps. I had a bad thermostat out of the box that drove me nuts.I bought new one, tested it on the stove before installing it. First one wouldnt completely open up. 4r is lookin nice. Mine is an...

Most common problem are the contacts and plunger are worn/pitted and not making enough contact to engage the starter. You can source a rebuild kit from a dealer, or a starter/alternator rebuilding shop. There are a bunch of how-to's on disassembling and rebuilding the starter on the web. Much...

I had to peel the tint (20%) off my wife's car to pass inspection here back in 2001. I was not a happy camper. I've got 35 on the front windows of her car, and some 20% on the back side glass. I've not yet done her back window (total pain compound curves). on my lx450 ive got 20% on the...

A new home!!! I'm now the very happy new owner (well, my 15 year old daughter "thinks" she owns it)!!! It will be her first vehicle, and she has wanted one for quite a while. I had an 87 sr5, and wished I never got rid of it. Last Tuesday, I spoke with Puddy on the phone on the way to the...