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  1. rjparker replied to the thread Cold start : cuts out after ~7 seconds. Did this once every few months, but now totally dead..

    Honestly its safer and better mechanically not to coast in neutral - ever.

    Mar 20, 2026 at 7:55 PM

  2. rjparker replied to the thread engine water pump failed to seal?.

    It is possible to fill a cooling system with a funnel that does not seal at the inlet. Patience. Many "content creators" assume...

    Mar 20, 2026 at 7:40 AM

  3. rjparker replied to the thread How Toyota Perfected the Hybrid – And Why Rivals Still Can’t Catch Up.

    Agree to disagree

    Mar 20, 2026 at 7:24 AM

  4. rjparker replied to the thread Cold start : cuts out after ~7 seconds. Did this once every few months, but now totally dead..

    These hybrids have to have their engine rpm perfectly match the motor generator's speed control of the planetary gears or else you have...

    Mar 19, 2026 at 8:21 PM

  5. rjparker replied to the thread engine water pump failed to seal?.

    A vacuum fill system is relatively easy and reliable.

    Mar 19, 2026 at 2:38 PM

  6. rjparker replied to the thread How Toyota Perfected the Hybrid – And Why Rivals Still Can’t Catch Up.

    For a 5 minute read, the referenced article is significantly on point. Toyota's big win was the ecvt transaxle with almost zero...

    Mar 19, 2026 at 2:34 PM

  7. rjparker replied to the thread engine water pump failed to seal?.

    Have to admit you are more honest than most around here that blow it big time. Spilled coolant was mistaken for a water pump leak...

    Mar 19, 2026 at 7:28 AM

  8. rjparker replied to the thread engine water pump failed to seal?.

    The mechanic probably has a deal with Autozone where he gets a labor and parts warranty if it fails right away. He then gets paid by...

    Mar 18, 2026 at 7:49 PM

  9. rjparker replied to the thread engine water pump failed to seal?.

    First, aftermarket for Toyota water pumps is a bad idea. Not necessarily for leaks (rare in any case) but for long term reliability....

    Mar 18, 2026 at 2:06 PM

  10. rjparker replied to the thread Cold start : cuts out after ~7 seconds. Did this once every few months, but now totally dead..

    Six posts for the price of one. We are back to the good ole double and more posting Priuschat tricks. If you are running on 3...

    Mar 18, 2026 at 1:02 AM

  11. rjparker replied to the thread Timing Mark Placement.

    The video above shows the technique

    Mar 17, 2026 at 9:47 PM

  12. rjparker replied to the thread Timing Mark Placement.

    That is what this guy does around 20:00 and then removes it around 33:00 to avoid a tooth jump on the crank. He also goes over the...

    Mar 17, 2026 at 8:57 PM

  13. rjparker replied to the thread brake booster and pump failure.

    It will code and energize dash lights if the pump fails to achieve pressure.

    Mar 17, 2026 at 7:47 PM

  14. rjparker replied to the thread Timing Mark Placement.

    Normally all the slack should be on the left side where the tensioner will be released. The opposite side should be reasonably tight to...

    Mar 17, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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