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...the craziest part of the story is how the attorney for Takata when they were saying that desiccant would fix the problem became the head of the DOT when the DOT said they didn't need to recall the desiccant airbags. I can't help but think about the seat belt scandal that Nader helped...

Hi forum. 210k miles on original injectors with stock, 10 micron fuel filtration. My symptoms have been occasional rough idling as if running on 5 cylinders and occasional slightly longer starting than normal usually accompanied by a small puff of smoke. Usually clears itself with heavier...

Hi Forum. My '04 original Denso starter began laboring with a bit more noise as of late. I decided to capture its voltage(blue line) and current(green line) waveforms before replacing with a Bosch starter (SR6437X) I bought on closeout in 2015. The new Bosch starter draws more current which...

Thanks for reply. Shipping is cheap even for a starter so I'd rather send to a person that is know regardless of state.

Hi Forum. 200k on this original starter. I'm envisioning starter drive that via the one-way clutch accelerates after ignition before disengaging from ring gear. Maybe a bearing or something else on this shaft that is making noise ? It sounds like a whistle whose pitch and volume lessens over...

Stainless braid and hose chafed 34" from clutch slave at location where hose transitions from horizontal to angled vertical ( up the firewall ). I've installed some split wire loom at this location ( photo embedded ) on the replacement. Finding was tricky because it only revealed itself when...

Thanks for replies. Thanks for replies. Interesting to hear John. I assume you've had to add fluid over the years ? Perhaps staying on top of fluid level and avoiding introduction of air allows one to continue with small leaks a long time ? Curious how many miles on your original clutch ...

So after nearly 5 years ( as of October '23 ) this unit stopped building pressure. Only signs of leak were at the master pushrod on the inside of cab. I can't see the extent of fluid leak and hard for me to gauge how much lower the reservoir than normal. The Perfection PF9064 has a rubber...

Good info, thanks. Would a grinder with a cut-off wheel be easier ?

I see that Thuren arms 0.5" longer. Does this make an appreciable difference ? I see that Thuren lower arms are twice as thick as Metalcloak ( 3/8" wall vs 3/16" ). Don't see a benefit here to on-road use, but it is interesting to note.

Hi Forum. Trying to figure out if I want to do this job. Service manual indicates exhaust system and transmission cross member need to be removed for right upper control arm ( see below ). True ? If changing arms I should maintain the cam position if replacing with same arms, but if...

thanks for the idea and all the good info in the past

Norwalk, CT. I have decided on Heavy's Automotive shop for the clutch ( still original with 200k ) when it goes per a good conversation with the owner who was very knowledgeable. But that is over an hour away from home.

I've never heard of Metalcloak, but I just had a look. Thanks for sharing. Easier to spend $589 vs $800 and they look the same minus grease fittings. Lots of mechanics these days argue that sealed bearings/bushings as effective as greaseable. I'm still skeptical, but I understand the benefit...