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rjparker replied to the thread Is the hybrid battery really failing?.
The battery is not going to cause the engine to overheat if that is the concern. That is the number one problem to resolve as it could...
May 14, 2026 at 7:01 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread A/C compressor wiring harness / connector.
Nice work. What did you use to suck up the solder? Did you do all this with the board still in the housing?
May 14, 2026 at 12:13 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread Is the hybrid battery really failing?.
You should figure out your overheating first. Then price the PO420 repair. PO420 is very likely a cheap aftermarket catalytic...
May 13, 2026 at 10:05 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread 2018 - GEN4 Oil Pump Replacement (Damaged Sump).
This guy walks on the chain on a 2015 Corolla by getting it started on the gear and turning the crank. [MEDIA]
May 13, 2026 at 7:40 PM -
rjparker liked Brian1954's post in the thread Random Engine Shutdown/Low Power.
@BuckleSpring. How many miles on the car? How much oil does the car consume in 5000 miles? Maybe the catalytic converter is...
May 13, 2026 at 7:12 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread 2018 - GEN4 Oil Pump Replacement (Damaged Sump).
Pretty sure its removing the timing chain cover and the pan, a big job worth $2500 or higher in the US. The three bolts holding it in...
May 13, 2026 at 6:55 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Disease Prevention and Health Reseach.
Hantavirus took out Gene Hackman's wife who was also his caretaker leaving him on his own until he died a week later. Covid was not a...
May 13, 2026 at 4:39 PM -
rjparker attached a file to the thread No immobilizer chip in FOB.
My understanding is when you don't have a working fob, it requires a licensed locksmith listed as a current member of the NASTF Vehicle...
May 13, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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rjparker replied to the thread Head gasket replacement, oil sludge.
yes JDM used in Japan - some as recently as 2021
May 13, 2026 at 3:39 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Head gasket replacement, oil sludge.
I can't believe you did not replace the engine especially in this case. A Jdm for $1,200 is easier than the head gasket job with a...
May 13, 2026 at 2:09 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread Gen 3 popping noise at acceleration.
Excessive brakes while braking will quickly break the brakes. Which is what you are doing by coasting in neutral. No regen braking...
May 13, 2026 at 6:58 AM -
rjparker replied to the thread 2010 Prius ICE won't stop running.
Typically continued running at lights or other stops means a weak hybrid battery. In theory it could mean the coolant temperature is...
May 12, 2026 at 9:44 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread non smart key fob draining battery.
Partially depends if its a wireless smartkey or a traditional insertable key. Either way I would immediately go to a good locksmith...
May 12, 2026 at 1:22 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread What else should be replaced when replacing the water pump?.
Above aftermarket video cut to spark plug takes out 40k 4Runner engine [MEDIA] Discussing a 40k 4Runner. A reference to a Sienna...
May 12, 2026 at 12:36 PM -
rjparker replied to the thread What else should be replaced when replacing the water pump?.
No inferences needed. I will agree to disagree. No excessive oil burning residue sucked into the egr before the cats (fixed in gen4...
May 11, 2026 at 10:51 PM
