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    Another "Headgasket?" Thread - Short Duration Death Rattle with Cylinder Borescope

    True, I hope that truly is the case - the plugs seemed pretty high miles, but you're quite right. There's probably some fun stories this car could...
    Post by: STL314, Jan 20, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Another "Headgasket?" Thread - Short Duration Death Rattle with Cylinder Borescope

    Is the BlueDriver report data good enough? I have another OBD2 reader, but probably won't go to the effort of TechStream. And thanks, I got so...
    Post by: STL314, Jan 20, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Another "Headgasket?" Thread - Short Duration Death Rattle with Cylinder Borescope

    Smart - will be good to know the before and after. Ran a BlueDriver Mode 6 report for the car this evening and attached. Odometer: 177,698 miles...
    Post by: STL314, Jan 19, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Another "Headgasket?" Thread - Short Duration Death Rattle with Cylinder Borescope

    Perfect thanks! Gearing up to do it this weekend - thanks for the tips!
    Post by: STL314, Jan 19, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Another "Headgasket?" Thread - Short Duration Death Rattle with Cylinder Borescope

    Thanks for the feedback on the piston tops - I wasn't certain at all how to feel. I pretty much had myself talked into a head gasket replacement...
    Post by: STL314, Jan 17, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Another "Headgasket?" Thread - Short Duration Death Rattle with Cylinder Borescope

    Thanks - really good insight. I, nor my family who had a delightful time smelling my plugs, had the sense of a sweet smell on any of the plugs...
    Post by: STL314, Jan 17, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Another "Headgasket?" Thread - Short Duration Death Rattle with Cylinder Borescope

    Humbled and honored for your response! Thanks Mendel! Truly I'm well informed thanks to many, but namely you. You are very much appreciated....
    Post by: STL314, Jan 17, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Another "Headgasket?" Thread - Short Duration Death Rattle with Cylinder Borescope

    This is my first Prius/Atkinson type engine, so thanks for the confirmation these rough start sounds can happen. Didn't realize OBD2 would show...
    Post by: STL314, Jan 17, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Another "Headgasket?" Thread - Short Duration Death Rattle with Cylinder Borescope

    Haha, that quote embodies pretty much everything doesn't it - classic! Painful, but classic, truth hurts. I'm into it for $7000, not including...
    Post by: STL314, Jan 17, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Another "Headgasket?" Thread - Short Duration Death Rattle with Cylinder Borescope

    Thanks for the insight on the JDM gen4 - I haven't started researching this just yet, but will definitely consider it. I am in St. Louis, MO and...
    Post by: STL314, Jan 17, 2023 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Another "Headgasket?" Thread - Short Duration Death Rattle with Cylinder Borescope

    Hi all, Decided to enjoy the freedom of high mpg - so I purchased a new-to-me 2011 @ 177,000 miles. A few thousand miles later and I'm neck deep...
    Thread by: STL314, Jan 17, 2023, 33 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion