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  1. justice sommer liked Eddie25's post in the thread Preemptive timing chain replacement at 135K miles?.

    Hopefully not. I bought a new one to put on when I did my head gasket at 230k but it was extremely difficult to install by myself and I...

    Jun 12, 2024 at 2:40 PM

  2. justice sommer liked Tombukt2's post in the thread Preemptive timing chain replacement at 135K miles?.

    Yes chains and guides should last well well well well beyond 135K even with poor oil changes unless your oil changes are so bad the...

    Jun 12, 2024 at 2:40 PM

  3. justice sommer liked Mendel Leisk's post in the thread Preemptive timing chain replacement at 135K miles?.

    135k. better get on EGR cleaning; that’s hands-down your best preemptive measure. Sooner than later. Later you’ll likely have that...

    Jun 12, 2024 at 2:40 PM

  4. justice sommer liked ASRDogman's post in the thread Preemptive timing chain replacement at 135K miles?.

    No, no reason too. At 301,000 miles the chain, guides, and tensioner were tight. No sign of wear at all and the chain was tight on the...

    Jun 12, 2024 at 2:40 PM

  5. Mendel Leisk replied to the thread IS IT A HEADGASKET?.

    Everything's a gamble, but with 160K and the way yours sounded, I'd bet on a simple gasket replacement. How's the oil consumption?...

    Jun 12, 2024 at 2:39 PM

  6. bisco replied to the thread IS IT A HEADGASKET?.

    i think you would have to take it to a machine shop to determine. you also need to make sure the top of the block is flat. again,...

    Jun 12, 2024 at 2:39 PM

  7. bisco replied to the thread Red Triangle/Oil Plug.

    i'm just concerned that there is engine damage, but it is possible that you got lucky, and it drained out in the parking lot. if you're...

    Jun 12, 2024 at 2:34 PM

  8. Ronan Greene replied to the thread IS IT A HEADGASKET?.

    If I find that my head is warped what is the best course of action? Just trying to get all my bases covered now, should I try to go for...

    Jun 12, 2024 at 2:33 PM

  9. TheLastMojojomo attached a file to the thread Project Lithium Soother Test.

    Since you don't know how to use the reply function properly I'm assuming your replying to this: Jack can release these very thorough...

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  10. Mendel Leisk replied to the thread IS IT A HEADGASKET?.

    It'd take me a bit longer. :oops: Full disclosure: I've never done anything more arduous than the EGR cleanout. I wouldn't recommend...

    Jun 12, 2024 at 2:29 PM

  11. bwilson4web liked 3PriusMike's post in the thread Gen 6 Prius engine will be a “game changer,” achieve a 53% thermal efficiency.

    People keep bringing this up. But the fact is that green (or even greenish) hydrogen is much more expensive than electricity. So it is...

    Jun 12, 2024 at 2:28 PM

  12. Ronan Greene replied to the thread IS IT A HEADGASKET?.

    sounds like something I could try and tackle this weekend, I actually have not been driving it since I heard the low rpm rattles...

    Jun 12, 2024 at 2:27 PM

  13. bisco replied to the thread IS IT A HEADGASKET?.

    unfortunately, i have never had one done, or read about any in this area. there haven't been any decent hybrid shops recommended around...

    Jun 12, 2024 at 2:26 PM

  14. 3PriusMike replied to the thread Gen 6 Prius engine will be a “game changer,” achieve a 53% thermal efficiency.

    People keep bringing this up. But the fact is that green (or even greenish) hydrogen is much more expensive than electricity. So it is...

    Jun 12, 2024 at 2:25 PM
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