1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

Yea the 3.4 seems really easy to work on for the most part. It’s a lot more complicated of a job on the 4.7 V8. I can’t believe how much money I’d be saving doing it myself, even with the tow.

 

Yeah, imagine how much more you would've saved listening to any of us some years ago

The 1UZ is easy; done more to it than my own 2UZ but when the time comes, I foresee no issues

 

Yea the 3.4 just has more room to work with. I actually talked to the shop owner today, and he told me “I can’t beat RockAuto.” He said the price he saw for the Gates part was $180, and that’s before their markup. I think it’s cause the have to deal locally with whatever’s available to them.

On a side note, is a wobbly fan pulley indicative of a failing water pump, or was it just the bracket that failed? With how much I’m saving, I could order a water pump and timing belt and still come out ahead.

 

My dude, you are not doing a water pump and timing belt install yourself

It took you a week to reinstall a driveshaft

And no, they don't have to deal locally, we've discussed this before

 

Wp/TB?? Nick, you got this. It's easy!

 

It turns out that driveshaft is actually too short, since they didn’t account for the 2” lift on the front. I thought they took a measurement, but I guess they ended up going with the VIN. I do notice some vibs around 80 mph, so I might have to try to exchange it for a longer one.

 

I might stick with the fan bracket for now, but I’ll keep an eye on the WP for any leaks. The pinion seal and rack are the priority for me.

 

I need this kind of positivity

 

@time623

As long as you don't run cold, caterpillar welds, you'll be good if the location you install it on is welded up

 

That’s when I call the mobile mechanic to unfuck the situation

 

Mine don’t look quite like that but should be perfect

 

The point being that the notch was added, but kept as small as it should be to ensure it gets welded properly

I'll have to cut a few more with the bottle opener facing in the opposite direction; not everyone will install this in the same location and/or orientation

 

Holy hell
Check out this job at Netflix:
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3920560585

 

I can’t imagine what the interview process is like for that

 

so that's why they raised monthly subscription fees a couple months ago

 

Who even pays for Netflix

 

Started watching Fallout

It's been really good so far!

 

the people you mooch it from

 

Bold assumption; I get it free cause of my Military TMobile plan