( This was MOT on my Toyota, so the drain plug isn't the same. It's posted for informational intent and commentary. ) The drain plug on a...
So I had to replace a lower ball joint, and this is the way I did it. ( Note: it was not on my Toyota. But the perspectives here are quite...
What is this gray goo? I was out getting gas and spied some tires in a pile. I went over to inspect and saw the tires were very worn discards,...
There is a 1978 and a 1979 Toyota Pickup in the junkyard. The 1978 is missing an engine and tranny, but everything else is there as of...
First, this isn't a radiator in a Toyota. BUt it's a question that is probably applicable to any radiator...And I have complete respect for the...
The truck was having issues with electrical and lights. When I put on the hazards, they blinked. Put on the headlights and hazards, the hazards...
A got a hold of a torque wrench ... at flea market some years ago, I think. I brought it to some auto parts stores, and the clerks had never seen...
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Te door window on the driver's side of the SR5 has come out of the retractor rail. So the rail is still on he retractor, but the pane of glass...
Request for advice: What's he best way to power wash an engine? It's a 20 R engine, though I doubt that is significant. This engine had a...
I'm reinstalling my distributor on a 20 r engine. What am I doing wrong???? ( Engine turns over but won't ignite...occasional backfire ) A)...
I replaced the EGR ( Emission Gas Recirculation ) valve with a homemade plate. Was told the EGR is no loner needed as the 75 SR5 does not need to...
This will be the second time I've written this. The first potsing crashed, so if there is a double post, mea culpa. Background: My 75 SR5 blew...
20 R engine : Which is the correct location of the CRANK Pulley timing mark (divit)? I asked one technician at a Toyota dealership, and he said...
My headlights went out. One evening, I was driving into a parking lot, went thru a dip in the road, and my headlights went out. Took out the...
Request - You perspectives on a rocker arm ( aka rocker assembly ) reinstall. I detail what I did, you tell me what I should do. My 20R engine...
A near pristine 1974 Hilux was just brought into the local junk yard. By the time I got there yesterday, the differential was already pulled....
... The Timing Cover. The 20R engine blew a headgasket. Had the head machined. Will post pics when I can. But how do I get the Camshaft...
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