Recent content by Kurtatron

How do I know a seal is ptfe?

I just replaced it with a new OEM pcv. Unless there is some cap or plug I didn’t notice, I don’t think it was that.

I changed the timing belt 2 months ago on this Lexus. The work included the two cam seals. I had done this job on a 1MZ before and had no problems with that job. What could have gone wrong? I used a pvc pipe to perfectly install the seal just like the Toyota tool. I don’t remember if I...

Imagine when a BMW 330 refers to a 330cc engine. Or a Lexus gx550 refers to 550cc engine. 🤣🤣🤣

Back on 2015, I bought a 2.4 Toyota JDM engine. It sat in a warehouse for at 15 years. When I opened it up, I was aghast at the amount of rust. The rods and crank had surface rust. The camshafts had rust spots, albeit not on the lobe peaks. I had no choice but to install this engine, since the...

Clutch job is finished! Clutch is much lighter, no chatter, smooth as baby’s butt. But unfortunately I destroyed an ABS sensor in the process. I undid hard mounts on the ABS, but I guess that wasn’t enough to protect them during the Axle install. But abs replacement is a cake walk compared to...

I see manufacturers loving this. They can monitor oil levels and deny warrantee repairs by monitoring engine oil changes and levels.

On some cars, the crank pulley can be pulled out just enough that it drives the oil pump but clears the crank nose key. My 2.4 Toyota engine is like that. I pulled out the crank pulley and drove it with a drill attached to a crank pulley puller device. I watched the oil pump flow out of the oil...

When I bought my Scion xD, it had a wheel bearing growl. I tried all the usual tests to identify it. Swerving and breaking. After thinking it was the driver side rear, I replaced it only to find the growl remained. Turned out it was the passenger side. I only determined this after spinning...

Here’s the old vs new thickness.

Took me ALL DAY. I finally got the Transmission to connect to the engine block. I am no pro that’s for sure. Getting the alignment right and the splines to connect handled me for four hours. Once I bolted the transmission, I immediately attached the slave cylinder to see the pedal difference...

I am the polar opposite of my dad. He always bought new cars, but kept them 10 years minimum and also bought them well within his income. He bought $20k cars max for 50years. I buy cheap beater cars and spend time repairing them. Never spent more than 4 grand buying them, and have only had...

No, it’s a Generac 7.8hp motor that was made in US. Generac alternator was also made in US. It’s old.

I was testing a 4200 watt craftsman generator that was having performance issues. Wires came in contact with the frame of the unit. The engine cut out immediately. Big spark flashed next to me. Stupid, I know. Should I just trash this thing? Replacement board is $250. I don’t want to spend...

OP, I bought a Scion xD last year. It’s basically a Yaris hatchback with a cheaper body. It’s been great at 180k miles. I don’t know how rust proof they are given that I live in the south.