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I'm glad you said that - I keep thinking "Is this nut really necessary?". I dont see any real need to put it back on. Got it loose today. Used a...
You are right about that! Thanks for encouragement. And regarding working in the dark and cold, in the winter its often cold and dark here, I work...
I should mention that my struggles are reflective of my mechanical skill. In my entire life I've done about 4 oil changes and one transmission...
Any reason you think it makes sense to do it? I'm more concerned about the HV cables, but its cause they are brightly coloured and look dangerous!
Okay tonight I worked on getting the EGR cooler off. I have to say - this is an extremely hard job. Those who say its easy don't understand how...
Are you supposed to do this? I certainly havnt! Hope it doesnt cause trouble....
One more thing. Here are some specs from a ToyotaNation post (cant verify accuracy) about the Three Bond: THREE BOND 1344, Break loose torque...
So I just replaced my PCV valve and I might have made a mistake. I dont have an adaptor to fit my 22mm socket onto my 3/8 torque wrench (the 22mm...
I should also mention that I had a look at my Throttle body and the underside is sparkling clean. I think someone else has been in there recently...
Good question - I dont know the answer to that - I guess time will tell. I hope Mendel is right with his 80% figure!
Yes, the PCV valve definately rattles when you shake it. My car at 100,000 miles is also not burning oil but there was definately a pool of oil at...
This does seem fairly simple. So if I get it correct parts he installed are in this order (moving through the system starting at the engine...
Thats the first time I've heard of moving the PCV valve. I'm not skilled enough to figure out how to safely and effectively do this on my own. Do...
Had a look at the valve today. It certainly does have something applied inside the threads. I'll trust that they added their special sauce and...
Thanks, I cancelled my Amazon order. We dont have Autozone in Canada I dont think but I found my local Napa can order "Fuel Line / PCV / EEC Hose"...
Okay, so I checked my local hardware store and they didnt have 3/8 braided vinyl tube OR 3/8 to 3/8 barbed hose adaptors. So I just ordered 3/8...
I should mention that my 5% figure is probably wrong. I am guessing that 9/10 people who had the pump fail left a one star review. Probably only...
Thats awesome news! I am replacing new. Didnt even think to look at the valve. I also saw someone mentioned in another thread to use blue loctite...
The Toyota manual sais to use Toyota genuine adhesive 1324, three bond 1324 or equivalent on 2-3 of the threads of the PCV valve. Has anyone else...
I was also wondering if the intake manifold had been replaced as part of that recall. Pics of my EGR pipe are in this thread - certainly wasnt...
