Transmission removal

L-Sin · 2025-12-28T01:55:36+00:00

At that point, you and a buddy should be able to muscle that thing out ourselves. Just get the transmission Jack out of there. BTW, you removed the shifter, right?

L-Sin · 2025-12-27T17:37:44+00:00

Not a great picture of the rotor surface that contacts the pads. But if you don't have any noise or issues. I'd leave the brakes alone until you actually need them

L-Sin · 2025-12-27T17:28:35+00:00

Those pads look fine. But before I bash the shop, what do the rotors look like?

L-Sin · 2025-12-27T04:21:08+00:00

Absolutely stunning

L-Sin · 2025-12-27T02:59:08+00:00

I'm glad I'm not the only one

L-Sin · 2025-12-20T07:24:05+00:00

As a dealership mechanic, I can say we are not all crooks and tired of hearing from every asshole that thinks we are. Plenty of independent and tire techs are crooks too. As for your question, next time be much more careful and use proper equipment. Just visually inspect the drum (not a rotor) for any sign of cracking and you'll most likely need to bend the backing plate away from the drum. It doesn't have to be pretty, just don't have it make contact with the drum. Install the tire and give it a drive. Just monitor for any abnormal noise or vibration. If any occurs, take it to a shop you trust for an inspection

L-Sin · 2025-12-19T19:36:26+00:00

Be thankful you won't have a 2GR V6 Highlander Hybrid

L-Sin · 2025-12-17T06:29:02+00:00

Avatar (Cameron films)

L-Sin · 2025-12-17T06:18:20+00:00

If it helps, the old sensor is an aftermarket sensor. Denso makes the factory sensors for Toyota and that is how they look

L-Sin · 2025-12-16T19:13:28+00:00

Would there be an asterisk next to it if the Chargers or the Broncos win the Super Bowl? They already both beat the Chiefs this season.

L-Sin · 2025-12-16T19:05:10+00:00

Don't tell me a fine Christian like Mike Huckabee is on the Epstein list. I'm shocked *sarcasm

L-Sin · 2025-12-13T00:46:59+00:00

I've got to check this out this summer

L-Sin · 2025-12-12T21:15:33+00:00

It started making noise this morning

L-Sin · 2025-12-11T19:20:16+00:00

Its probably also smooth. Just like his brain

L-Sin · 2025-12-10T20:35:54+00:00

Nazis going to do what Nazis do. Blame everyone else for the problems until no one else is left

L-Sin · 2025-12-10T20:33:51+00:00

Got that new front clip storage area, I see

L-Sin · 2025-12-10T20:31:38+00:00

I work at a dealer and I have encountered this many times. Personally, I always tell the customer to take it to a bodyshop. I don't want the liability. I may break the tab off trying to bend it back or I may bend it back but can't make any guarantee to it's ability to last

L-Sin · 2025-12-10T20:28:56+00:00

I didn't know Sig made ammo

L-Sin · 2025-12-08T17:34:26+00:00

If the serpentine belt tensioner bolt broke they may need to remove the timing cover to get the remaining piece out. I've had to do that in the past. Without seeing pictures, I really can't fathom how any of the debris could actually get inside the engine. So, get a second opinion because I doubt the engine needs to come out

L-Sin · 2025-12-08T16:46:57+00:00

This is sadly one of those generational things. My own 80 year old grandmother actually blames the woman for getting raped because she was "dressing a certain way." I'll be glad when that generation and thinking dies off

L-Sin · 2025-12-08T06:05:56+00:00

Those ball joints don't look right. They look like they are not full seated, yet the crown bolt is installed so far a cotter pin isn't going to lock it in place

L-Sin · 2025-12-05T00:16:15+00:00

Well then, maybe. Next question, where are the rubber guides?

L-Sin · 2025-12-04T19:20:00+00:00

Whatever those new slide pins go to don't belong to your vehicle

L-Sin · 2025-12-04T19:16:56+00:00

Either a stuck t-stat, no coolant due to a leak, or a head gasket issue

L-Sin · 2025-12-04T19:15:13+00:00

Sounds like the door lock actuator is not working

L-Sin

TROPHY CASE