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  1. NutzAboutBolts replied to the thread Timing Tensioner Bolt Replacements.

    @Mendel Leisk can help you with that. I usually just call in to the dealership or go in person to buy the parts, I stop trying to do it...

    Aug 19, 2025 at 11:57 AM

  2. NutzAboutBolts replied to the thread Timing Tensioner Bolt Replacements.

    Buy one from the dealership, it’s inexpensive and not worth trying to find one at a hardware store. It also won’t mess up your timing as...

    Aug 19, 2025 at 2:02 AM

  3. NutzAboutBolts replied to the thread Hood does not open.

    Yep, I had to bang on the hood for it to pop up. Overtime the latch becomes sticky, so it won’t release as if it was new.

    Aug 17, 2025 at 6:48 PM

  4. NutzAboutBolts liked ASRDogman's post in the thread Hood does not open.

    If the cable didn't brake(break?), it's likely the latch is stuck. Sometimes "popping" the hood with the side of your fist it might pop...

    Aug 17, 2025 at 6:47 PM

  5. NutzAboutBolts replied to the thread Momentary Sputtering 2013 Prius Plug-In.

    That’s probably your early signs of a head gasket failure. Mine happened like that, then 80k miles later, misfire on cylinder 1 and low...

    Aug 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM

  6. NutzAboutBolts liked Mendel Leisk's post in the thread Momentary Sputtering 2013 Prius Plug-In.

    Probably coolant getting by head gasket, into cylinder(s), accumulating overnight. borescope inspection is usual next step. Keep an eye...

    Aug 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM

  7. NutzAboutBolts liked Brian1954's post in the thread Momentary Sputtering 2013 Prius Plug-In.

    Yes, you should be concerned if the cold rough start-up of your car happens a few times in a row. At your 200k miles, I would be more...

    Aug 16, 2025 at 8:03 PM

  8. NutzAboutBolts replied to the thread Rattling 2k miles after HG replacement.. but only after sitting 5 mins..

    Everything looks good, just drive it till it gives you a check engine light. I’m sure if it’s bad enough, it’ll pop something for you to...

    Aug 16, 2025 at 2:35 AM

  9. NutzAboutBolts liked 462disco's post in the thread Rattling 2k miles after HG replacement.. but only after sitting 5 mins..

    ugh. I don’t have the time anymore.. if I can’t figure it out, I may just drive this thing into the ground and get a fresh rebuilt...

    IMG_0726.jpeg Aug 16, 2025 at 2:32 AM

  10. NutzAboutBolts liked ASRDogman's post in the thread Rattling 2k miles after HG replacement.. but only after sitting 5 mins..

    Did you confirm that the head is not warped? The block doesn't really warp. If it ever did, you'd need a new motor....

    Aug 15, 2025 at 9:35 PM

  11. NutzAboutBolts replied to the thread Rattling 2k miles after HG replacement.. but only after sitting 5 mins..

    ok, yeah the second YouTube video start up wasn’t so rough as the first one… you be willing to tear down the engine again if you can’t...

    Aug 15, 2025 at 7:08 PM

  12. NutzAboutBolts replied to the thread Rattling 2k miles after HG replacement.. but only after sitting 5 mins..

    did you replace the fuel injector vibration dampeners as well? that YouTube video seems normal, didn’t have the rattle that you have…

    Aug 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM

  13. NutzAboutBolts replied to the thread Rattling 2k miles after HG replacement.. but only after sitting 5 mins..

    Yeah this is pretty tough without a check engine light, and everything you’ve replaced seems to be running properly. Did it ever rattle...

    Aug 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM

  14. NutzAboutBolts replied to the thread Rattling 2k miles after HG replacement.. but only after sitting 5 mins..

    Is everything tighten down properly? From the intake manifold to the engine air box? Set it on maintenance mode and let it idle. If...

    Aug 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM

  15. NutzAboutBolts replied to the thread Rattling 2k miles after HG replacement.. but only after sitting 5 mins..

    If you rev the engine, does the rattle go away? still no check engine light? can you post a video of it on youtube so I can hear it.

    Aug 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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