Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

Haha did it surprise you how fast it turned over the first time?

 

How long do the redline struts last? Wary because on my old Tacoma I found out the struts were bad on the camper shell when the back window frame came down on my dome. Was pissed and slightly bloodied. Would hate for the hood to come crashing down!!

 

Heck yea!!! I wasn't expecting it

 

I had them on my 01 for several years before I sold it, and they were still like new. Generally struts, including those on cap doors, tend to start showgin signs of weakness by not providing a full lift. That's been my experience.

They were the second thing I did to my 2nd gen after I bought it. Heavier hood, even better mod.

 

I've only had them for maybe a year and they have been great for me. Hopefully they last a few years.

 

Yeah you'll know when they start going bad. They wont lift as fast and let the hood come down harder. I wouldnt worry about the hood suddenly slamming down unless you only open the hood once a year lol

 

Need some info here TW!

Have an 05 Scion tC...160k plus miles.

CEL p0016 We've tried the easier options to remedy the problem...

Shop is telling me $1500+ to mess with the timing chain, ultimately involving replacement.

Is this a legit price? I have no experience with timing chains!

 

Don't know about a Scion but I was quoted $2200 to replace the one on my wifes GMC Acadia.

 

Best mod ever!

 

There's a current recall on certain scion engines. My brother in law is getting his engine rebuilt for free by Toyota. Check and see if yours falls into that. It has something to do with excessive oil burning.

 

Thanks!

Had an engine replaced through Toyota at 60k!

 

F $1500. DIY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cag1UXNGM1Q

 

Agreed! However....I know my limitations...I believe timing chains are outside my ability!

 

Yeah sorry, that kind of attitude ticks me off. So I should pay someone else to fix something I can do myself because they have a family to support? Where does my family come in to play on that? I'm all for supporting local and small business, but I'm mot gonna do it on the premise that "Someone could miss out on Tball cleats or ballet shoes".

 

Not trying to come off like an asshole lol, I just hate guilt trips

 

Too late, I already quoted it. Now it will live in infamy.

 

You're still here? I thought you were off adulting. Welcome back to the playground.

 

And all I asked was what I thought was a simple question!