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    26 01, 2021

    IS250, IS350, GS300, GS350 AWD front differential seal leak – engine out seal replacement

    By |January 26th, 2021|GS300, GS350, IS250, IS350, Lexus, Oil Leak, Repair|Comments Off on IS250, IS350, GS300, GS350 AWD front differential seal leak – engine out seal replacement

    Beginning in the 2006 model year, Lexus introduced the GR series of engine to the IS250, IS350, GS300 and GS350, some available with all wheel drive (AWD) initially and others adding the option later.  With the introduction of AWD to these models came a not uncommon issue – a leak from the inner front […]

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      24 08, 2020

      Camshaft seal leak on Toyota 4.7 2UZ with VVT – GX470, 4Runner, Tundra, Land Cruiser, LX470, Sequoia quirks and notes

      By |August 24th, 2020|4Runner, GX470, Land Cruiser, Lexus, LX470, Oil Leak, Sequoia, Timing Belt, Tundra|Comments Off on Camshaft seal leak on Toyota 4.7 2UZ with VVT – GX470, 4Runner, Tundra, Land Cruiser, LX470, Sequoia quirks and notes

      Camshaft seal leak on Toyota 4.7 2UZ with VVT - GX470, Tundra, Land Cruiser, LX470, Sequoia quirks and notes
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        31 07, 2020

        Preventing Prius catalytic converter theft – installing Prius catalyst shield on 2004-2020 Prius

        By |July 31st, 2020|Check Engine Light, Maintenance, Prius, Repair, Toyota|Comments Off on Preventing Prius catalytic converter theft – installing Prius catalyst shield on 2004-2020 Prius

        Preventing Prius catalytic converter theft - installing Prius catalyst shield on 2004-2020 Prius
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          7 01, 2020

          2010 Toyota Camry – P0012, P0016, cold start rattle – a multi part variable valve timing repair and addressing multiple repairs

          By |January 7th, 2020|Camry, Check Engine Light, Maintenance, Oil Change, Repair, Toyota|Comments Off on 2010 Toyota Camry – P0012, P0016, cold start rattle – a multi part variable valve timing repair and addressing multiple repairs

          2010 Toyota Camry - P0012, P0016, cold start rattle - a multi part variable valve timing repair and addressing multiple repair
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            22 08, 2019

            GX460 coolant leak – a hidden leak from deep in the engine

            By |August 22nd, 2019|Coolant, GX460, Lexus, Maintenance, Repair|Comments Off on GX460 coolant leak – a hidden leak from deep in the engine

            GX460 coolant leak - a hidden leak from deep in the engine and repairing the valley plate coolant leak
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              22 08, 2019

              GX460 oil leak from timing cover explained

              By |August 22nd, 2019|GX460, Lexus, Maintenance, Oil Leak, Repair|1 Comment

              GX460 oil leak from timing cover explained, scope of the repair in photos
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                4 01, 2019

                Headgasket teardown of a Toyota and Lexus 3.5 liter 2GR-FE V6

                By |January 4th, 2019|Camry, ES350, Highlander, Lexus, Oil Leak, Rav4, Repair, RX350, Sienna, Toyota, Uncategorized, Venza|Comments Off on Headgasket teardown of a Toyota and Lexus 3.5 liter 2GR-FE V6

                Teardown of a the Toyota and Lexus 2GR-FE
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                  3 01, 2019

                  Toyota and Lexus jump start backwards – what to do now

                  By |January 3rd, 2019|Battery|Comments Off on Toyota and Lexus jump start backwards – what to do now

                  Toyota and Lexus jump start backwards - what to do now
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                    3 01, 2019

                    LX470 vibration when accelerating, no vibration when not accelerating

                    By |January 3rd, 2019|Lexus, LX470|Comments Off on LX470 vibration when accelerating, no vibration when not accelerating

                    LX470 vibration when accelerating, no vibration when not accelerating
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                      3 01, 2019

                      Lexus GX470 and LX470 thump, clunk from a stop or taking off – driveshaft binding

                      By |January 3rd, 2019|Differential, GX470, Height Control, Lexus, LX470, Uncategorized|1 Comment

                      Lexus GX470 and LX470 thump, clunk from a stop or taking off - driveshaft binding
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