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  1. rjparker attached a file to the thread Showered my engine bay with coolant, now Check Hybrid triangle.

    I have one of these stored in the hatch [ATTACH] I would probably buy a new oem pump from an online Toyota dealer but if I were caught...

    IMG_2220.jpeg Jul 23, 2026 at 8:26 PM

  2. rjparker replied to the thread looking for advice regarding head gasket.

    For $3k or above I would replace the engine with a JDM used in Japan engine available in major cities through JDM distributors....

    Jul 23, 2026 at 8:05 PM

  3. rjparker attached a file to the thread Antenna/Amp Failure??.

    I replaced my v's antenna amplifier about ten years ago. It required removal of the right side hatch panel in my case in order to pull...

    Jul 23, 2026 at 11:27 AM

  4. rjparker replied to the thread Lever Edge electrical switches & outlets.

    The last time copper price speculation caused builders to "economize" was in the 70's. Aluminum wiring replaced copper in residential...

    Jul 23, 2026 at 8:01 AM

  5. rjparker replied to the thread Lever Edge electrical switches & outlets.

    Thermal trip behavior in circuit breakers always blow people's minds. I don't have a single 14 gauge Romex in my house and it has metal...

    Jul 23, 2026 at 7:35 AM

  6. rjparker replied to the thread Showered my engine bay with coolant, now Check Hybrid triangle.

    Its good to know normal coolant temperature behavior on a gen3 which requires some reading or proactive monitoring. 220f is about 25f...

    Jul 23, 2026 at 7:18 AM

  7. rjparker attached a file to the thread Showered my engine bay with coolant, now Check Hybrid triangle.

    Sounds like it is overheating with a water pump and high temperature (too high) code. It would useful to read the engine coolant...

    Location of Engine block coolant temp.jpeg gen3 coolant reservoir flow w arrow.jpeg Jul 22, 2026 at 11:47 PM

  8. rjparker attached a file to the thread EGR Cooler "Nightmare Nut" Removal.

    You take the nut off first and then remove the threaded stud with an E8 external torx socket on a 1/4" drive. Pulling the orange...

    IMG_2216.jpeg IMG_2217.jpeg Jul 22, 2026 at 11:20 PM

  9. rjparker replied to the thread Showered my engine bay with coolant, now Check Hybrid triangle.

    You really need codes. What kind of code reader do you have? A bluetooth app? Somebody reported O'Reillys Auto Parts had a hybrid...

    Jul 22, 2026 at 10:56 PM

  10. rjparker replied to the thread Lever Edge electrical switches & outlets.

    As suggested conventional wisdom, "common sense" or whatever is sometimes wrong. Typical 20 amp appliance or garage loads are not...

    Jul 22, 2026 at 6:10 PM

  11. rjparker attached a file to the thread Lever Edge electrical switches & outlets.

    Yes a circuit breaker has two tripping mechanisms, one magnetic that is designed to quickly trip on very high currents and one thermal...

    IMG_2209.jpeg Jul 22, 2026 at 4:19 PM

  12. rjparker replied to the thread Slate is getting LFP batteries..

    You are violating utility rules and would have to break their meter seal. They could disconnect you and charge a large fee to reconnect...

    Jul 22, 2026 at 2:20 PM

  13. rjparker replied to the thread Struggles uphill.

    Many newer cars have a temperature gauge and the vast majority are never needed. I have never needed my P10 obd2 gauge on the v. It...

    Jul 22, 2026 at 1:12 PM

  14. rjparker attached a file to the thread Lever Edge electrical switches & outlets.

    A 15 amp circuit is legal with 14 awg romex while a 20 amp circuit needs 12 awg wiring. [ATTACH] A 20 amp receptacle has the horizontal...

    IMG_2207.jpeg IMG_6658.jpeg Jul 22, 2026 at 12:38 PM

  15. rjparker replied to the thread Lever Edge electrical switches & outlets.

    Talking about gfci breakers

    Jul 22, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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