Mendel Leisk's Recent Activity

  1. Mendel Leisk replied to the thread Unknown sound when breaking, at very low speed..

    Were you aware of the need to have the rear caliper piston rotated so that the cross pattern on it's face is oriented like an "X"?...

    May 20, 2025 at 2:47 PM
  2. Mendel Leisk liked Bruce_Rmz's post in the thread Unknown sound when breaking, at very low speed..

    Thanks, Mendel. I have changed the permissions for the Google drive link. It's a 2013 - I did not update my profile, but I will. The...

    May 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
  3. Mendel Leisk attached a file to the thread 2015 V model 3 with 256k, needs HG now. Son has 2012 CT200h 175k..

    There's some head gasket replated links in my signature. Also last link is the full engine section from the repair manual. (on a phone...

    May 20, 2025 at 2:32 PM
  4. Mendel Leisk replied to the thread Need help identifying a random chirp.

    Our home theatre amp does a sound much like that, when set to certain inputs, playing blue ray or dvd, phases of the moon. Get's worse...

    May 20, 2025 at 11:22 AM
  5. Mendel Leisk replied to the thread Unknown sound when breaking, at very low speed..

    It's a gen 3? (Just wondering, since your avatar says 2007 model year) Did the sound start after replacement of the rear pads? DIY or?...

    May 20, 2025 at 11:16 AM
  6. Mendel Leisk liked austingreen's post in the thread Cybertruck recall.

    The first time my dog saw one he wanted to pee on it. I let him. Now he owns it. They look better wrapped, but then what is the...

    May 20, 2025 at 11:14 AM
  7. Mendel Leisk replied to the thread Anti rust treatment.

    Are you able to DIY rustproofing?

    May 20, 2025 at 9:14 AM
  8. Mendel Leisk replied to the thread 2011 radiator pressure..

    Stop-leak product till engine fails, sell for scrap?

    May 20, 2025 at 9:11 AM
  9. Mendel Leisk replied to the thread Is it possible replace the water pump?.

    What’s the miles? Did anything prompt you to change coils/plugs? How long has the coolant level been low?

    May 20, 2025 at 9:05 AM
  10. Mendel Leisk attached a file to the thread Change EGR cooler and valve along with head gasket?.

    Yet another: [ATTACH]

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  11. Mendel Leisk liked ChapmanF's post in the thread Change EGR cooler and valve along with head gasket?.

    In case it's not clear what groove Mendel meant in that photo, here's a photo with the "ski jump" undamaged on the left, while the one...

    May 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
  12. Mendel Leisk attached a file to the thread Just need to vent....

    This is the deal my son and I have been going with, through Costco: [ATTACH] That's $55 CDN for two US gallons, so $27.50 CDN per...

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  13. Mendel Leisk replied to the thread 2010 Prius II 155k - what to watch for or unload now?.

    Yeah it's virtually one of the rites of gen 3 ownership, to DIY the EGR cleaning. It's involved for sure, but not over the top. In...

    May 19, 2025 at 2:35 PM
  14. Mendel Leisk liked Danno5060's post in the thread 2010 Prius II 155k - what to watch for or unload now?.

    In my opinion, the best way to determine the state of the EGR system is to pull it out and clean it. That way you can determine how much...

    May 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
  15. Mendel Leisk replied to the thread Toyota Debuts Stylish, Powerful 2026 C-HR Battery Electric Vehicle.

    There's one rea$on the auto manufacturers are trying to convince everyone touchscreen-for-damn-near-everything is the way to to.

    May 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM