Rootbeer wrote: ↑Sat Nov 11, 2023 8:34 pm
I'm a master certified advanced engine performance specialist and I own a successful car dealership and an independent repair shop where we work on just about everything up to 2 ton trucks.
Been doing this for 20 years now. If you have car questions I probably have an answer. Or I'll google it and make up something convincing.
btw, thanks to whomever cleaned up the membership roster so we can enjoy some lighthearted fun.
Rootbeer -- I just started shopping Hondas and Toyotas for the Mrs. Her '02 CR-V, that we'd owned since new, got totaled recently. I'm real good with collision repair and claims handling but this one wasn't a fixer.
For her replacement vehicle, we're budgeting $11.5 - $13.5K out-the-door. What can you tell me re reliability and known problems for the 2013-15 Toyota Venza, 2010-2013 Matrix, and the 2009-2012 RAV4? Are there other years or models in that price range that you would recommend?
She doesn't need AWD, and I'd like to stick to the I4 engines and regular auto trans - no CVTs.
The Whistle Is Screaming wrote: ↑Wed Nov 15, 2023 5:59 pm
2012 Camry only 67k miles, rattling noise seemingly from the steering column. No steering issues & noise typically happens when you go over bumps, does not matter if you are on the brakes or not, wheel straight or turned.
Help me obibeer, you are my last hope.....
I need to understand the vehicle's history a little better. Have you recently run over any old gypsies or perhaps Mr. T? Wrist bangles can get caught in the steering shaft.
Young twis has not admitted to striking down any members of those tribes, but the occasional pothole and curb are certainly in play.
I really don't recall it being so obvious when I drove it up here from Del Boca Vista last Sept. It was enjoying its golden years as the 2nd vehicle in the elder twis's retirement community (ergo the low miles) when I liberated it for the greater good.
Any further details will have to be shared in private, spreadsheeters and such.....
Ingse Bodil wrote:rich jews aren't the same as real jews, though, right?
My Slafter Oil rep won't even return calls anymore. How in the hell do you have a bottle that's lasted long enough to get shop dust all over it? You haven't used that in weeks, Rootbeer, and it's been months since we could get the blue stuff east of the Mississippi.
Hoarder.
Plot twist: you probably don't have a Slafter rep anymore. Corporate will lie to you until one day a new rep shows up.
If/When you do get a new rep he'll try to sell you the green stuff and pretend it's the same. It is not the same. I'd send you some blue stuff but I already promised this bottle to Orc in exchange for a reindeer avatar.
BTW, torches and BF don't mix.
It's the methanol. The green stuff barely lights, btw, and that's probably why they're pushing it. For THAAFFEETYYYY!
StrawMan wrote: ↑Fri Nov 17, 2023 7:25 pm
Rootbeer -- I just started shopping Hondas and Toyotas for the Mrs. Her '02 CR-V, that we'd owned since new, got totaled recently. I'm real good with collision repair and claims handling but this one wasn't a fixer.
For her replacement vehicle, we're budgeting $11.5 - $13.5K out-the-door. What can you tell me re reliability and known problems for the 2013-15 Toyota Venza, 2010-2013 Matrix, and the 2009-2012 RAV4? Are there other years or models in that price range that you would recommend?
She doesn't need AWD, and I'd like to stick to the I4 engines and regular auto trans - no CVTs.
Nuthin' fancy, but it's gotta last forever...
A little help?!
You want a twelve thousand dollar economy car without a CVT that'll last forever? The closest we're gonna get is a 2008 Subaru with 105,000 miles on it. You'll dump $1500 into a timing belt and tune up right from jump but it's a better bet than a freaking Matrix or *puke* Venza. I am a fan of the pre-cvt RAV4s if you can find one in your price range.
Any chance I can talk you into a Fiat 500 with a manual tranny? My daughter is driving one of our demos and it's been excellent.
The Whistle Is Screaming wrote: ↑Wed Nov 15, 2023 5:59 pm
2012 Camry only 67k miles, rattling noise seemingly from the steering column. No steering issues & noise typically happens when you go over bumps, does not matter if you are on the brakes or not, wheel straight or turned.
Help me obibeer, you are my last hope.....
I need to understand the vehicle's history a little better. Have you recently run over any old gypsies or perhaps Mr. T? Wrist bangles can get caught in the steering shaft.
Young twis has not admitted to striking down any members of those tribes, but the occasional pothole and curb are certainly in play.
I really don't recall it being so obvious when I drove it up here from Del Boca Vista last Sept. It was enjoying its golden years as the 2nd vehicle in the elder twis's retirement community (ergo the low miles) when I liberated it for the greater good.
Any further details will have to be shared in private, spreadsheeters and such.....
Good to hear. Next time I visit Morty and Helen Seinfeld I'll check in on the Elder TWISslers. Should I bring a marble rye?
Considering the vehicle spent a fair amount of years -up to ten of them, obvis- in a coastal environment I'm going to suggest an exhaust heat shield has rusted through at the spot welds. These are usually clamshell shields with four to six spot welds. When the spots come loose the shield rattles. You can probably manipulate the noise with power braking. Put the vehicle in gear and hold the brake with your left foot while lightly pressing on the throttle with your right foot. Target an RPM range of 900 to 1400. If you can manipulate the noise doing this, you know it's probably not an ear-to-nose-to-eyebrow chain covered in COEXIST charms from an Occupy Wall Street protester. Although if mini-twis is mowing down members of that tribe I can't get too upset with her.
Rootbeer wrote: ↑Sat Nov 18, 2023 4:15 pm
Any chance I can talk you into a Fiat 500…
You’d do that to a fellow T1Ber?!
It is a bit passive-aggressive, I admit. If it works out great I'll be like, "See, I TOLD you so!" and I'll manipulate him in to believing everything I say. If it doesn't work out I'll blame him for believing me in the first place. "Dude, I was JOKING. Jeez." It's a win-win for me.
Rootbeer wrote: ↑Sat Nov 18, 2023 4:15 pm
Any chance I can talk you into a Fiat 500…
You’d do that to a fellow T1Ber?!
It is a bit passive-aggressive, I admit. If it works out great I'll be like, "See, I TOLD you so!" and I'll manipulate him in to believing everything I say. If it doesn't work out I'll blame him for believing me in the first place. "Dude, I was JOKING. Jeez." It's a win-win for me.
The Whistle Is Screaming wrote: ↑Wed Nov 15, 2023 5:59 pm
2012 Camry only 67k miles, rattling noise seemingly from the steering column. No steering issues & noise typically happens when you go over bumps, does not matter if you are on the brakes or not, wheel straight or turned.
The Whistle Is Screaming wrote: ↑Wed Nov 15, 2023 5:59 pm
2012 Camry only 67k miles, rattling noise seemingly from the steering column. No steering issues & noise typically happens when you go over bumps, does not matter if you are on the brakes or not, wheel straight or turned.
Help me obibeer, you are my last hope.....
Loose exhaust pipe clamp??
I'd like an official call on this please...
Please hold your bets. I believe the line is moving.
Rootbeer wrote: ↑Thu Nov 16, 2023 8:39 pm
I need to understand the vehicle's history a little better. Have you recently run over any old gypsies or perhaps Mr. T? Wrist bangles can get caught in the steering shaft.
Young twis has not admitted to striking down any members of those tribes, but the occasional pothole and curb are certainly in play.
I really don't recall it being so obvious when I drove it up here from Del Boca Vista last Sept. It was enjoying its golden years as the 2nd vehicle in the elder twis's retirement community (ergo the low miles) when I liberated it for the greater good.
Any further details will have to be shared in private, spreadsheeters and such.....
Good to hear. Next time I visit Morty and Helen Seinfeld I'll check in on the Elder TWISslers. Should I bring a marble rye?
Considering the vehicle spent a fair amount of years -up to ten of them, obvis- in a coastal environment I'm going to suggest an exhaust heat shield has rusted through at the spot welds. These are usually clamshell shields with four to six spot welds. When the spots come loose the shield rattles. You can probably manipulate the noise with power braking. Put the vehicle in gear and hold the brake with your left foot while lightly pressing on the throttle with your right foot. Target an RPM range of 900 to 1400. If you can manipulate the noise doing this, you know it's probably not an ear-to-nose-to-eyebrow chain covered in COEXIST charms from an Occupy Wall Street protester. Although if mini-twis is mowing down members of that tribe I can't get too upset with her.
I think muffler bearings were still serviceable on Camrys in '12. Look for a zerk fitting just forward of the muffler. And don't be such a cheap jew. Use full synthetic muffler grease.
mvscal wrote:The only precious metals in a SHTF scenario are lead and brass.
Rootbeer wrote: ↑Thu Nov 16, 2023 8:39 pm
I need to understand the vehicle's history a little better. Have you recently run over any old gypsies or perhaps Mr. T? Wrist bangles can get caught in the steering shaft.
Young twis has not admitted to striking down any members of those tribes, but the occasional pothole and curb are certainly in play.
I really don't recall it being so obvious when I drove it up here from Del Boca Vista last Sept. It was enjoying its golden years as the 2nd vehicle in the elder twis's retirement community (ergo the low miles) when I liberated it for the greater good.
Any further details will have to be shared in private, spreadsheeters and such.....
Good to hear. Next time I visit Morty and Helen Seinfeld I'll check in on the Elder TWISslers. Should I bring a marble rye?
Considering the vehicle spent a fair amount of years -up to ten of them, obvis- in a coastal environment I'm going to suggest an exhaust heat shield has rusted through at the spot welds. These are usually clamshell shields with four to six spot welds. When the spots come loose the shield rattles. You can probably manipulate the noise with power braking. Put the vehicle in gear and hold the brake with your left foot while lightly pressing on the throttle with your right foot. Target an RPM range of 900 to 1400. If you can manipulate the noise doing this, you know it's probably not an ear-to-nose-to-eyebrow chain covered in COEXIST charms from an Occupy Wall Street protester. Although if mini-twis is mowing down members of that tribe I can't get too upset with her.
This little exercise did not induce the aforementioned rattling noise.
I did however forget what I was doing & drove through my garage door, so there's that.
Ingse Bodil wrote:rich jews aren't the same as real jews, though, right?
I have an interesting project in the bay. A guy took a 3 liter single overhead cam engine out of a 1993 4Runner and installed a 3.4 liter dual overhead cam engine in its place. This isn't as simple as the internet led him
to believe. Twonother shops can't get it to run.
The air box and the battery tray are on the wrong sides now.
The fuse box doesn't reach its mount because the cables aren't long enough.
Not all the coolant nipples have hoses because some components are missing.
The new engine has sensors the other engine did not have.
The 5V reference circuits must be on different pins in the 3.4 because it's grounding out. Or something is plugged in wrong.
I have a string of harness with five connectors with no home. I don't know if another shop unplugged them or if they were never connected.
The belt pulleys don't line up.
Lots of other problems. Too many to list off the top of my head.
Supposedly I can use the PCM from the 3L if I get all the connector pins in the right places. If I use the PCM from the 3.4L I'll have to change the pins around on the instrument cluster to get the gauges to work. Not sure what's better, a hot stick in the eye or a hot poker in the butt.
I have a blank check to make this work. The line is set at 60 days and $5000. Place yer bets.
