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    fix alternator noise?

    ok, this is not about my toyo truck, but yall been much help in the past, so maybe you can help with this toyota 2007 v6 2gr fe engine alternator issue. Noise here: This site always sets speaker to off, so you need to click it on. When I unplug the 3 wire alternator plug the noise stops. When...
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    another engine noise, any ideas?

    When I unplug the 3 wire alternator plug the noise stops. When i plug it back in, the noise starts immediately for 1/2 a second, then stops for 3 to 5 seconds before starting again. once noise starts it does not stop. The alternator usually starts making this noise after engine warms up for...
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    another engine noise, any ideas?

    im still trying things. Ill keep u posted. When I give up, Ill post what Ive tried.
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    another engine noise, any ideas?

    I just started hearing this high pitched tinkle sound the other day. It only starts after engine heats up. I never heard it before, so it's a new noise. Cant hear it with high revs, but it might just be drowned out by louder engine. First occurred after first startup and warm up of engine after...
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    OEM or after market?

    Who makes good aftermkt gaskets?
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    OEM or after market?

    Ive seen a lot of recommendations for denso COPs and Im interested, but how can you know they are not counterfeit? I see my two local auto stores selling them for more then my toyota parts dept sells OEM. Then i see this site. DensoProducts.com Selling denso COPs cheaper then dealer OEM. But...
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    2gr fe oil on spark plug threads related to p0301 and p0353?

    ok, this is not about my taco. Its about a 2gr fe engine which comes in some tacos, although my taco is a 4 banger. My wife's avalon has the 2gr fe engine. Since it comes in some tacos, maybe someone can help me here. 2007 avalon LE, 189k miles. Don't know maintenance history. Has not been to...
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    grease while replacing tie rod boots?

    When I replace the boots, I usually add some ball joint chassis grease to the inner ball joint. Should I also turn the steering wheel completely right and add grease to as many of the rack splines/teeth that i can reach? note these pics are not mine, just pics I found on internet to illustrate...
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    2wd front wheel play, 2003 taco

    weird. I keep coming back and seeing my last post missing, so i keep reposting it. this time after i reposted it, I see its now here twice.
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    2wd front wheel play, 2003 taco

    Fixed. My right bearing nut was loose. Maybe the left was too. Remember 4 February 2021 both wheels no wiggle left to right, but slight wiggle top to bottom. Right side slightly more. Repacked all four bearings 5k mi ago. No wiggle after 500 and 1k miles, but now top to bottom wiggle. So, a...
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    2wd front wheel play, 2003 taco

    Fixed. My right bearing nut was loose. Maybe the left was too. Remember 4 February 2021 both wheels no wiggle left to right, but slight wiggle top to bottom. Right side slightly more. Repacked all four bearings 5k mi ago. No wiggle after 500 and 1k miles, but now top to bottom wiggle. So, a...
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    Ball joint issue?

    2 years after buying this truck new I noticed all 6 ball joints were leaking grease. Three trips to the dealer, several calls and letters to toyota USA all got me nowhere. So, i been keeping eye on them and trying to wiggle wheels side-side and top-bottom every 5 or so thousand miles. Everything...
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    2wd front wheel play, 2003 taco

    Fixed. My right bearing nut was loose. Maybe the left was too. Remember 4 February 2021 both wheels no wiggle left to right, but slight wiggle top to bottom. Right side slightly more. Repacked all four bearings 5k mi ago. No wiggle after 500 and 1k miles, but now top to bottom wiggle. So, a...
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    2wd front wheel play, 2003 taco

    Tks. He didnt make bearing nut too tight? My biggest concern is making mine too tight or too loose.
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    2wd front wheel play, 2003 taco

    this good tighten or too tight? at 12:36

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