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  1. max-89supra(t)

    tranny noise

    so would I have to replace the whole mainshaft thats inside the tranny?:icon_mad:
  2. max-89supra(t)

    tranny noise

    how is it possible it could be the clutch? any way ill have to thouroughly inspect everything when i replace the clutch.....ill post pics of anything suspicious
  3. max-89supra(t)

    tranny noise

    yes, whether its in gear or not.
  4. max-89supra(t)

    tranny noise

    pilot bearing lol forgot what it was called, ya replaced it.
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    tranny noise

    hey guys ive been having a problem, it started a couple of years ago,its like a bad bearing noise, in gear on not it whines when clutch is out and stops when its in, since then i had the tranny fully rebuilt by the best known tranny shop in my area, after i installed the tranny, is still had the...
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    suspension uneven even after new poly bunshings

    hey guys , i got a problem with my suspension, seems like the rear driver side sits a half inch lower than the pass side, ive got eighbaks all around and yellow konis, and i have recently replaced all the controll arm bushings with polyurethane ones from energy suspension. now ive read that you...
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    german castrol oil change

    ^^^^^^^same here! im a semi truck mechanic and started out as a lube tech, and like 90 percent of truck drivers believe in the oil color mith-pissed me off when i had to explain to every other truck driver that dark oil doesnt mean its bad! they pull the dipstick, see that its black and think...
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    New Years Resolution Thread

    1. pay off remaining debt 2. get in shape 3. get a job at a dealership like freightliner or kenworth (stop working in small shops) 4. make more money on the side-mostly auto repair and semi trucks 5. 350 rwhp:evil2:
  9. max-89supra(t)

    german castrol oil change

    ok thanks a lot jdub:icon_bigg:icon_bigg:icon_bigg sorry i didnt know this subject was discussed,....my bad, this will same me some money too now:icon_bigg
  10. max-89supra(t)

    german castrol oil change

    how often should i change the oil in my car?? i run german castrol 0-30 and change it about every 3k, is that too soon?? thanks.
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    My car tried to kill me tonight. Stranded in Maryland. (main power wire disconnected)

    wiggle the cps wiring see if it starts up, its a common problem, you lose the ground and the car dies, happened to me today lol gonna fix it soon with a new four wire connecter
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    my car (nothing special but still)

    by the way where/ when are the meets? im from vancouver wa too, pm me anyone with the info, thanks.
  13. max-89supra(t)

    excessive coolant pressure problem!

    possibly a bad thermostat?? i bought a new one from napa and it went bad on be in a week, it was pissing me off cuz i thought it was good, i learned my lesson the hard way and only get thermostats now from toyota, by the way the toyota ones are almost twice as big which surprised me at first
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    Boost Leak Tester ?'s

    ya lol i was thinking about that right after i posted lol your right, i hate isx egr systems, working on them anyway:nono:
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    Boost Leak Tester ?'s

    on semis they block off the pipes cuz past them there is pretty much nothing to leak besides the intake manifold gasket- and if that is leaking you could see oil leaks where boost is escaping. on a semi if there is a boost leak its the intercooler 95% of the time or one of the two big intake...
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    damn valve cover gaskets

    i had the same problem with the valve cover gaskets, so i threw away the phillips screws and bought new 6mm (i think) bolts with lock washers, tightened them down and never had them go loose, it seems the toyota rubber washers go hard within time and let the bolts go loose
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    air/fuel gauge install

    hey guys thanks for all the advice... i will definitly get a wide band when i can afford one lol... i got this one for really cheap and needed an extra gauge for my column anyway so ya.. i know its now accurate but atleast looks good...for now. but one more thing- im a semi truck...
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    throttle body boost leak

    ok thanks for explaining, hope your right. and i was only being a smartass cause you were being one, i know that i dont know everything and when i come here for help i hate being put down, or made fun of, sorry and thanks for the help.
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    throttle body boost leak

    these are the simple adapters i made to do a boost leak test: the first adapter i made out of a pvc pipe plug (you can get at lowes or home depo) i drilled a hole in the center and put a regular wheel inflation valve(make sure to get one that has a rubber gasket) and tightened it with the...