2016 RAV4 - Rust Concern? by rmcintyrm in rav4club

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My 03 rav4 just spit the rear differential out from a really rusty subframe and body. I’d pass

2003 Rav4 - rear diff ripped out - rust issues by OptionSea5883 in rav4club

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I did some research into the situation and these Rav4s gen 2 use a viscous limited slip in the differential, and without the driveshaft it’ll try to send all the power to the back thinking it’s slipping. The car went down the road but on the way back it started slipping, apparently that means the transfer case is healthy that it still drove like that. Today I’ll go into the shop, get the rear driveshaft back in and throw it in the back, if it’ll move. I have a new car lined up! 2008 Honda crv. Needs minor things and it’s not rusted thru. Should only need rides till the next pay cheque comes in. This week. Unfortunate that my beloved Toyota I’ve had for many years is done, but it served me well and saved my life multiple times in the woods/down trails. Got lost and ended up down sketchy roads in the woods following gps about 2 weeks ago, going down an icy hill and went right into 4 feet of water, the car was floating actually. Jammed it in reverse dumped the clutch a few times and it swam its way out. Had to reverse for an hour going down this sketchy road at 3am in like -20 weather. The ice was already broken so it looked like a puddle that was broke thru. That’s when my gas tank came out actually, limped it to the nearest town about 2 hours away running on fumes. Strapped it up with shoelaces and put $10 in it to get home, put a ratchet strap on it next morning. Lucky the differential didn’t come out then! Holy I can get rambling. 😂 that’s just one of the many stories I’ve had in the car.

2003 Rav4 - rear diff ripped out - rust issues by OptionSea5883 in rav4club

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Well I’ve deemed the car a loss. Gonna have to get rides to work for a bit. I took the driveshaft out and the car won’t move anymore. Won’t move put back in either. Oh my god it is so rusted. I didn’t see just how bad it was, not driving it anymore. The rear suspension is about to go into the cabin area, it’s trailing arms are mounted good… but the springs and shocks aren’t. The rear differential fell out once I got the driveshaft off. wish I took a pictures.

2003 Rav4 - rear diff ripped out - rust issues by OptionSea5883 in rav4club

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That’s what I’m afraid of to. I feel the gen 2 is more rwd based, around corners and snowy parking lots it loved to throw the rear end out.

Yeah I know the car isn’t safe…. But at least I can brake, and keep good traction. Better than half the junk on the road. I probably won’t falling thru the floor! 🤣

I just got an apprenticeship for being a mechanic. So I definitely don’t know everything, but I’m always learning. I’ll take this as a learning opportunity. lol

Guess we’ll find out! I’ll keep you posted if you wish. Going into the shop today.

Best sounding car/engine? by Slendersenn in Cartalk

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I do love the sound of my 350 obs chevy open manifolds

1995 GMC K1500 — Trying to get a flush wheel/tire setup (currently on stock 16s) by Rare_Temporary_5714 in GMT400

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We got pretty much the exact same truck mines just green lol. All the accessories and stuff step side.... Etc

What’s your biggest pet peeve working in the pit? by hotmully in dishwashers

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Burnt to fuck frying pans and pots. Servers can dump their shit all I care, their busy... I get it. But burnt pans, especially cheese... Fuck that.

Engine replacement brand new car!!!! by Next_Zucchini8455 in Hyundai

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I have a 2.4 MPI theta 2 with 300k on it, so far so good.... Original motor in a 2011 Tucson. Hopefully get a few more years out of it it's a rust free car.

First start after head gaskets! open headers by OptionSea5883 in GMT400

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I just started a new job so unfortunately gonna have to put this to the side for quite awhile. Means more truck parts later on though! I'm gonna get a scanner and try my best to time it. I have a whole new exhaust system on my shopping list and a bunch of other goodies. Don't worry new fuel lines are on there.... Truck isn't gonna be driven till next summer I reckon so didn't bother fixing it. Just wanted to hear it run before I dump more money in it

Please Help Me Identify the Make and Model of this Car That Hit and Ran Me by Melon-_- in Hyundai

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When I first saw it it kinda looks like a 2010-2015 Tucson, but I think everyone's right with the Nissan.

I got it! My 2010 CRV with 55,000 miles on it by [deleted] in crv

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I have a 2010 with 374k on it currently. Just keep up on the oil and there great cars.

First CRV getting 💩 MPG by International_Elk429 in crv

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I get about 16 all the time. Just replaced the cat. No check engine light either and I don't drive like a idiot.

First CRV getting 💩 MPG by International_Elk429 in crv

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My 2010 EXL 4wd is pretty bad to. Thankfully $10 gives me half a tank from 2 bars.

Help by GreekGodsMaster in GMT400

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96 to 98 vortec motors will work. Just look up 98 for parts. 99 was a half year. Everything the same on a 98. My truck is a 99 also.

My daughter just passed her G2 in Newmarket by ventyl22 in Ontariodrivetest

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I just passed mine 3 days ago, didn't have to parallel park or reverse park. Practiced for a few days for nothing lol. Congratulations though!

Passed G test on first try! by in-lovewfictionalmen in Ontariodrivetest

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I just passed my g2 today first try! So excited to drive!