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Replying to: jhlcomp (Nov 26, 2005 2:41 pm) yours is newer than mine and mines a piece of crap, but you might check for drips under the car right around your gas tank, etc. |
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Replying to: mirandahamaker (Nov 19, 2005 8:23 am) both cases wouldn't even turn over. the efi relay is cheap, beer or soda and a wire brush on the battery connectors is cheaper. |
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Replying to: vwilliams3 (Oct 30, 2005 12:54 pm) you can find stuff online regarding rerunning rear brake lines and using an adjustable rear proportioning valve or write me and i can fill you in - billybdd  yahoo.com - its less than 80 bucks and was alot easier than dropping the tank on my rusty piece of crap.
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Replying to: kryan1 (Dec 07, 2005 4:47 pm) I have been told by three places (my mechanic, their transmission specialist, and a Toyota dealer) that I must replace the transfer case (at $3,000 to $4,000!!!). The diagnosis from everyone is that the electric motor in the transfer case has gone bad. While this is apparently a common problem with Ford, noone has ever seen it on a Toyota. Did you find a resolution?
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Replying to: meyersej (Sep 29, 2003 5:34 pm) This past summer (2005) I noticed a black line on the rear passenger side. At first thought it was road tar, or whatever. This was after finish up a washing the car with TURTLE WAX ZIP WAX CAR washing solution" I have used this product for years with a glove and/or a wash mitt. Never a problem. So I go to my friendly dealer and have him take a look. He noticed some other sports. I took responsibility for them as my "wife likes to park by touch" as I told him. Any way against his better judgement(according to him) he said he would call the Paint Shop next door and have the problem taken care of. No paper was written up, Darn!! So the owner of Mike's paint shop, very personable, and help full does it right away and gave care instructions. Great Shop!! Great guy. Now December 2005 ( about 12,000 miles total) more problems. Can't blame wife, but can blame both of us. In the pockets, where you place your hand to open the door, I discovered a BUNCH of small scratches. The scratches look to be BLACK. I doubt they are scratches, but instead the "ORIGINAL WHITE PAINT" BEING SCUFFED WITH OUR FINGER NAILS. The black fibre glass of the door is showing through. After all this, if you stayed awake with my rambling, how should I approach my dealer? Should I talk to someone at the factory level or just get it re painted and quit my whinny attitude. I got rid of the chevs and fords for this very same reason after reprinting them on my dime. I want something the paint stays on the vehicle. That is why I choose "WHITE". Now I am faced with the same thing with the Toyota. Do have a 1977 Toyota, and paint problems there were/are because of me. Sad thing is, we just love the vehicle, it has everything we need, gas mileage not so good, but fine with us, and a great riding car, and especially SAFE CAR Should I just give it all up and trade it off for a Honda Pilot. That seems to be the best choice now Gene El Sobrante, CA on the left coast
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Replying to: grnwtrs (Dec 09, 2005 1:28 pm) |
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Replying to: freaking102 (Dec 09, 2005 5:05 pm) Besides I would have preferred to have a more exotic problem, like low tires, bad seals on the moon roof, auto shifting problems. I guess you get the idea. Thank you for the assist. Gene El Sobrante, CA on the left coast
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Replying to: grnwtrs (Dec 10, 2005 10:24 am)
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Replying to: dealkiller (Dec 12, 2005 10:11 am) Sorry to be a cynic, but the dealers I have encountered think all car buyers are idiots. They are probably right. Gene |
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