Recent content by Vintage Iron

Well, HC, I'm Dave and I hope you're still hanging around. I've been lurking for a LOOOONG time and making use of all the brain power available here and Tim's amazing videos. Definitely helped me keep a 20-year-old Runner on the road! :thanks: 1) 2002 SR5, 2WD, 270,000 miles. Basically stock -...

Just a thought, FJ - If you don't have a cylinder leak-down setup, there's an old-school way to check this. One evening, after you're through using the vehicle for the day, pull the sparkplugs. Let the vehicle sit overnight. Because the engine is warm, there'll be pressure on the cooling system...

I really like the idea of an OEM Toyota stalk instead of an aftermarket switch. My problem is finding a Solara headlight switch with the “DLR Off” feature. Looking at Camelback Toyota’s parts listings and then pulling up those numbers on Google images, I find that NONE of the 99 – 01 switches...

Thanks for the 'heads up' JT. Some of the vintage truck stuff I've bought on ebay has been great, and some has been cheaply made knock-off garbage. Thanks for letting us know what to avoid. It's always good to know where the potholes are! :thumb3:

Could it be done? Sure. “All it takes is time and money.” Pros: • R12 has a greater heat transfer abilities than R134a. It will more quickly cool a given area to a lower temp than R134a. • Because of the larger molecular size, R12 is more effectively contained by seals and gaskets. It doesn’t...