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  1. rjparker replied to the thread Head gasket?.

    You measure the cable removed from the inverter converter from one end to another as shown in post 35.

    Mar 15, 2026 at 8:31 PM
  2. rjparker replied to the thread Clunking noise at front of engine when baring engine by hand.

    Barring engine Barring engine - Wikipedia Mr B's Compression Check [MEDIA] Keeping the gas pedal to the floor is intended force "Clear...

    Mar 15, 2026 at 7:57 PM
  3. rjparker replied to the thread Clunking noise at front of engine when baring engine by hand.

    I am usually good at interpreting voice to text or just plain odd english but I don't know what "baring" means in this context. I...

    Mar 15, 2026 at 6:16 PM
  4. rjparker replied to the thread how to connect to positive battery post.

    I am not sure there is room on the driver's side. People sometimes add a second battery in that spot along with a quality isolator rv...

    Mar 15, 2026 at 1:34 PM
  5. rjparker attached a file to the thread Head gasket?.

    Techstream or any scanner capable of reading the AIR CONDITIONER ecu (CLIMATE/HEAT in Car Scanner app) can also attempt to reset the...

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  6. rjparker replied to the thread Clunking noise at front of engine when baring engine by hand.

    I would not have put all that oil and magic additives in the cylinders. It will not help anything and could cause hydrolock. Ai is...

    Mar 15, 2026 at 12:18 PM
  7. rjparker replied to the thread P0300 P0301 P0302 P0303 Cylinder Misfire. Shaking on startup Help!.

    A gen2 has a better engine than a gen3 especially from a head gasket standpoint. However many are oil burners. Coolant in the oil...

    Mar 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
  8. rjparker replied to the thread Updating piston rings, what else to do while there?.

    I would send the head to an automotive machine shop for inspection and repair if needed. Some warn of taking too much surface off if...

    Mar 15, 2026 at 11:53 AM
  9. rjparker replied to the thread Battery sensor harness color code diagram.

    Click top right for high res and download [MEDIA]

    Mar 14, 2026 at 11:50 PM
  10. rjparker attached a file to the thread Head gasket?.

    Your focus should be on the orange hv cable between the inverter and compressor. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

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  11. rjparker replied to the thread JDM Engine in a US Prius?.

    More than 150,000 miles on a $3k total JDM engine that still burns no oil is a win in anybody's book. A shop here has been doing...

    Mar 14, 2026 at 7:21 PM
  12. rjparker replied to the thread 2007 with P0a80 and manual latch for hatchback won't work..

    Usually the latch has cloth or plastic jammed in it.

    Mar 14, 2026 at 3:43 PM
  13. rjparker attached a file to the thread 2007 with P0a80 and manual latch for hatchback won't work..

    On a gen2 the rear latch motor is in the floor. As a result you pull the hatch floor up to access the manual release. [ATTACH]...

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  14. rjparker replied to the thread New 24 Prime mpg checking in.

    85 mpg posted speed tollway Austin to San Antonio (roughly) with trucks, suvs, sports cars and Semis. Musk's Cyber truck factory is on...

    Mar 13, 2026 at 4:26 PM
  15. rjparker attached a file to the thread Just need to vent....

    My free tv rig picks up two markets with two commercial free PBS stations, all live or recorded with a Tablo 4 channel dvr. The tablo...

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