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THANX, guys ~ YES, Propflux01...... it's been so long since I last posted that I forgot when I joined, lol. As for swapping out the "slider" (flat-tappet) followers ~ you're correct, Strumpan...... OEM & aftermarket roller cams & followers ARE available. The main/ongoing lube-related failure...

Newbie here! What is/are the preferred oil(s) for wear protection in older engines having flat-tappet cams and gear-driven distributors? I belong to a forum that champions the "oldish" (1983-1989) EFI/turbocharged Ford 2.3L SOHC "Lima" engines (TurboCoupe, SVO, Merkur, etc.), and...... the...

Hey, Burny - I didn't buy the washers from Toyota, I had 'em in my "washer drawer" (probably left over from some kinda gasket "kit").....SORRY! BTW - unlike at least one previous poster, I suggest NOT using copper washers. They're much harder and less-likely to seal well than the soft/malleable...

** Tundra spill & fill trans-service update: Did it last weekend! As previously mentioned, I had no service history on my '05 Tundra that was purchased used (now w/133K). But, when I pulled the drain plug, I was pleasantly surprised by the fluid still being quite pink and translucent. After it...

As any of y'all can tell by my "registration date", I've been lurking for awhile - but, THANX for the official "welcome", Bandito! Cutlass - I wasn't planning on doing anything but dropping the pan, cleaning the screen and replenishing the oil. I purchased this truck used with 100K+ on the...

***ANTIQUE THREAD RESURRECTION!!*** After reading this thread and several others about the favorable compatibility between MaxLife synthetic ATF and Toyota's $$ WS variety, I've decided to do a MaxLife "spill & fill" tranny service on my '05 Tundra (V-ate/5-spd auto). I'll also be dropping the...