- #4421 of 4699
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Re: 2004 highlander v4 awd [tsotsi]
by rflsacca
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Nov 12, 2008 (9:50 pm)
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Replying to: tsotsi (Jan 18, 2008 8:11 am)
I own a 2002 highlander with the intermittent heat problem. The problem started a couple weeks ago. I thought I'd read this forum before going to the dealer. Sure glad I did.
I just went outside and tightened the nut. It was indeed loose. A simple 5 minute job. Tested and works great now. I just made $900 bucks!
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- #4422 of 4699
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Re: Timing belt for 02 HL [irishcasey]
by loomis2
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Nov 16, 2008 (8:30 am)
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Replying to: irishcasey (Oct 31, 2008 12:25 pm)
I have an 01 Highlander I just paid $773 plus sales tax to change both the timing belt and water pump on. I later found out that just down the street another garage was having a special and I could have had the same work done for $465 plus sales tax.
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- #4423 of 4699
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Re: Timing belt for 02 HL [loomis2]
by irishcasey
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Nov 16, 2008 (1:01 pm)
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Replying to: loomis2 (Nov 16, 2008 8:30 am)
Loomis2, thanks you your response.
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- #4424 of 4699
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Re: Leaking engine seal [rmb26]
by herzogtum71
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Nov 16, 2008 (2:32 pm)
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Replying to: rmb26 (Nov 12, 2008 8:40 am)
I don't know if overfilling would cause the specific leak you describe, but I know many people who think it is a good idea to avoid Jiffy Lube. Last time I used Jiffy Lube was in 1992 when we had just moved to Massachusetts. They saw the Colorado license plate and figured that they wouldn't really change the oil and filter but that they could get away with charging me for an oil change anyway.
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- #4425 of 4699
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Re: Timing belt for 02 HL [loomis2]
by electricdesign
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Nov 16, 2008 (2:57 pm)
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Replying to: loomis2 (Nov 16, 2008 8:30 am)
"I have an 01 Highlander I just paid $773 plus sales tax to change both the timing belt and water pump on. I later found out that just down the street another garage was having a special and I could have had the same work done for $465 plus sales tax."
From messege #4294: I changed the belts and water pump myself on my 04 Highlander V6, and the job only cost me about $150.00 for the parts, water pump, timing belt, alternator/AC belt, power steering pump belt & 1 gallon of Toyota red long life coolant. It was a fulls days work and a lot of tools though.
I think about from $600 to $700 would be an average price, but depends on your location. The $465 sounds like a very good deal, if they warranty and stand behind their work.
Also see messeges #4331 and #4335 for more information and how to view photos of the work being done.
Good Luck,
E.D. in Sunny Florida
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- #4426 of 4699
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Re: Leaking engine seal [herzogtum71]
by rmb26
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Nov 17, 2008 (7:14 pm)
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Replying to: herzogtum71 (Nov 16, 2008 2:32 pm)
Thanks for the response. I think I will avoid Jiffy Lube from now on, just in case. My HL is now in the shop. I should get it back Wednesday or Thursday. The mechanic said that with the few miles I have on it (49,000 for a 2002 HL) the seal should not have been leaking. He says that there is a spring that holds the seal against the shaft and, if the spring broke and scratched the shaft, it will continue to leak due to the tight tolerances required. He says he can try to move the replacement seal forward or back a little, but if it doesn't work, I'll just have to live with it, as it is certainly not worth replacing the engine!
We'll see what he finds.
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- #4427 of 4699
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Re: 2008 SRS Warning Message [wwest]
by mtairyordge
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Nov 18, 2008 (9:51 am)
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Replying to: wwest (Nov 10, 2008 10:07 am)
Can you explain a little further the "Clockspring" electrical connection.
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- #4428 of 4699
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Re: 2008 SRS Warning Message [mtairyordge]
by wwest
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Nov 18, 2008 (10:20 am)
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Replying to: mtairyordge (Nov 18, 2008 9:51 am)
Think retracting extension cord.
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- #4429 of 4699
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Re: Leaking engine seal [herzogtum71]
by wwest
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Nov 18, 2008 (10:26 am)
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Replying to: herzogtum71 (Nov 16, 2008 2:32 pm)
I stopped using Bellevue Lexus for oil changes in my '92 LS because I once got it back with the new oil added on top of the old and no filter change. Its NEVER been back.
A friend with a PRISTINE garage floor got his '95 LS back from the same dealer with a leaking rear engine seal after an oil/filter change. $1100 later and all they would do was offer a free oil change.
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- #4430 of 4699
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Re: 2008 SRS Warning Message [wwest]
by mtairyordge
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Nov 18, 2008 (10:34 am)
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Replying to: wwest (Nov 18, 2008 10:20 am)
I understand 'retracking extension cord' but I would like to understand:
1) What the clockspring does?
2) How does it work?
3) What is its purpose, as it relates to the SRS system, or any other system?
Any hints.....
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