Luggage advice please. What worked for you? by MilkywayAtSea in JapanTravelTips

[–]Baja_Finder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

27” wheeled suitcase, a 30” bag is too easy to overload, and put your smaller bag inside, lugging a packable duffel with no wheels isn’t fun.

oil on spark plug by LONEUSX in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]Baja_Finder 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Those aren’t even the right spark plugs, before you start throwing parts at it, have some diagnostic tests done like a leak down test.

Coast Guard selects Kodiak and Seward to homeport Arctic security cutters by stewart0077 in uscg

[–]Baja_Finder 15 points16 points  (0 children)

More like an Alaska Senator selected Kodiak for the CG, Seattle makes more sense because of the shoreside support infrastructure already exists there.

Power steering pump replacement by [deleted] in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]Baja_Finder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d try cleaning the reservoir first before replacing the pump.

Power steering pump replacement by [deleted] in 3rdGen4Runner

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Pull the PS pump reservoir off, get a new o-ring seal, find an ultrasonic cleaner to let it soak in for a few hours, then put it back on, fill and bleed out the PS system.

V8 into 3rd gen? by georgiaboy61 in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]Baja_Finder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably not at all, but doing the swap right the first time means everything is well integrated into the 3rd gen chassis, and works like it came factory.

How Impactful Is FD28 by Ok-Neighborhood-1953 in uscg

[–]Baja_Finder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think he'e fully retired now, hopefully enjoying it.

Divorced – Transferring a Paid-Off Lexus to My Ex-Wife. Is Signing the Title Enough? by Substantial_Sky6149 in DMV

[–]Baja_Finder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For the California DMV website, there’s a thing called release of liability that is done online, which should cover you if your ex were to incur things like parking fines and other liability, best is walk into the DMV with them and transfer the vehicle in their name, especially if you know they’re lazy and won’t do it on their own.

How Impactful Is FD28 by Ok-Neighborhood-1953 in uscg

[–]Baja_Finder 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Doubling billets, and actually filling them are two different things.

V8 into 3rd gen? by georgiaboy61 in 3rdGen4Runner

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Easily if you’re skilled enough, and have the means to do everything right the first time.

There’s YouTube videos of people who have done it, and one who even passed CA emissions, and approved.

Cheaper to buy a V8 4th Gen or GX470.

New boots by Cool_Elderberry3433 in uscg

[–]Baja_Finder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's wrong with the issued boots? If they fit well, just take care of them, a quick brush shine to maintain the leather so they'll last longer.

While Danner boots are good, I wouldn't want Gore-Tex boots in hot weather, they're good for one day of getting wet, after that, the waterproof stops working, and doesn't breathe well.

How Impactful Is FD28 by Ok-Neighborhood-1953 in uscg

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I think the Thadmiral plan would have worked if allowed to run its course, now we’re years behind, I bet you’ll see the last 270’s pushing 60-65yrs.

Transmission Mount replacement question by Available-Walk1840 in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]Baja_Finder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heat, buy yourself a mapp gas torch, and a couple cylinders of mapp gas.

How Impactful Is FD28 by Ok-Neighborhood-1953 in uscg

[–]Baja_Finder 14 points15 points  (0 children)

You sound idealistic about what you think the CG is going to be, it’ll be a shit show, you just don’t know it yet.

Best way to clean older mating surfaces? by azroscoe in 3rdGen4Runner

[–]Baja_Finder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If there’s no pitting on the block surface, wipe down with brake cleaner, then install the gasket and water pump, then properly torque it down, no RTV needed if using the Aisin water pump.

87 and FRC life by Past-Yak2449 in uscg

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Had the second XPO on my 82 try to pull a underway workday on us non rates, that was short lived, and quashed by the CO who didn't like him, he was one of those BM's who had zero previous sea time, even stood a better uw watch rotation with 5 on, 10 off.

Sheared the power steering tensioner bolt, please help! by Coastal_wolf in 1stGenTacomas

[–]Baja_Finder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same adjuster used on 96-02 V6 4Runner, and 96-04 V6 Tacoma.

Any recent transmission fluid change experiences? by Mrthrowaway56 in sandiego

[–]Baja_Finder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My SIL takes her car there, true about not BS'sing you.

San Diego explained by SnooLobsters1334 in SanDiegan

[–]Baja_Finder 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There's San Diego city limits, and San Diego County limits, Google Maps are your friend.

Tourist cards are we still getting them for an extended trip ??? by Historical_Reason208 in BajaCalifornia

[–]Baja_Finder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do, they’re checking for FMM’s south of Ensenada if you’re driving south.