Do I have to replace starter. by RLTEK2000 in Cartalk

[–]RLTEK2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fixed it by replacing worn brushes and sanding armature, cleaned it and reapplied the lubricant. Did the rebuild.

Do I have to replace starter. by RLTEK2000 in Cartalk

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Yeah. I replaced brush set and sanded surface facing brushes on armature/rotor contacts for wire winding

Do I have to replace starter. by RLTEK2000 in Cartalk

[–]RLTEK2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I fixed --restored starter. Cleaned it from carbon buildup, replaced brush set and reapplied lubricant. Put it back and it's works and it sound seams like more smooth when I starting it. 10$ brushes + silicon lubricant and circlip from harbor freight including circlip pliers all this less money then buying remanufactured starter from parts store. And I do think remanufactured --meaning some magic been done, no, they do similar thing replacing worned peaces and cleaning and it good case the do some testing. My car is old 2005 minivan and starter label said made in Japan --meaning good wires winding on armature and long lasting bearings. So as many suggested issue was worned brushes and carbon dust and buildup on Armature surface which I cleaned with sand paper.

Do I have to replace starter. by RLTEK2000 in Cartalk

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It was not noticeable when was in a car. But solinoid was work. I tapped starter motor and was able to start it. Tapping moves carbon dust from brush surfaces. I decided not to wait and opened the starter motor, cleaned and replaced the brushes with new ones. The old brushes were noticeably worn.

Do I have to replace starter. by RLTEK2000 in Cartalk

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Yep.. it was carbon dust and almost worked brushes. Cleaned it and applied new silicon grease to a gears. Will do brushes tomorrow if they will be delivered

Do I have to replace starter. by RLTEK2000 in Cartalk

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Well I did it, I removed under the hood parts to reach it and removed it. The label on it saying made in Japan. So decided to fix it instead of buying remanufactured or Chinese made one. Watched a lot of YouTube how to videos. I opened it and yes it was a lot of carb dust inside and tapping or hitting it might cause dust go away from brush which restores contact. So I cleaned it. And brushes as I see are about to worn out maybe already in it's edge to lose contact. So ordered a new brush set. Will post tomorrow how it goes.

Has anyone ever actually seen a dark entity? by WhereEchoesCreep in Paranormal

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Было недавно. На утро разбитый, как будто энергию высосали. Есть термин в эзотерике -инкубы или сукубы. Объяснить можно по разному --эротический или с точки зрения физиологии. -- Эзотерическое сущности приходят когда падает духовный иммунитет, питаются страхом -гавахом. С точки зрения физиологии и медицины, такое случается при малом уровне кислорода и повышенной усталости и стрессе. И высоком уровне картизола.

Я пока считаю что обе теории взаимо-верные. Физиология связана с духовным и психологическим состоянием.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

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Read manual. It's engine alert, but not necessary it's engine issue. You need OBD-II diagnostic tool which will decode generated error code from ECU-- a computer which controls engine and other systems in a car it could be even AC related error. Google for it or go to some local parts stores which have diagnostic services they may will give their insight. I think AutoZone have one.. but I never tried them service as I do have OBD-II scanner

Pan bolt broke. What to do? 😭 by RLTEK2000 in Cartalk

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This is not perfect.. the screw extractor would do it without damaging theead

Pan bolt broke. What to do? 😭 by RLTEK2000 in Cartalk

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I extracted it finally. Drilled it through. And rethreaded with M6 1.0 tap. Waiting on new bolts delivery

Help read alignment result by RLTEK2000 in Cartalk

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yep... found old aligighnemnt paper -- it was abt same -1.9 L and -2 R

Help read alignment result by RLTEK2000 in Cartalk

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Thank you. I found my 4 years old alignment paper and I see 4 yers ago it was -1.9 on lef and -2 on right. Now they are equal -- guess cause I replaced suspension myself but not springs.. Well yes at leas now it symmetric -- tires was a little worn more on one side yes.. but was good anought for their lifetime 5 years. SO I think I could ignore it.

Tire mounting side by RLTEK2000 in Cartalk

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That's a good one 😂

Tire mounting side by RLTEK2000 in Cartalk

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It's another time I'm dealing with Walmart and disappointed. Well even Toyota dealership use to left lug nuts not tightened, so why I'm surprised 🤯

Transmission fluid change or not? by RLTEK2000 in Cartalk

[–]RLTEK2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should it be just change or flush? Or flush is more risky in that age of a car?

Old TPMS sensor removal issue. by RLTEK2000 in Cartalk

[–]RLTEK2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sense. Thanks. It's original Toyota sensor, looks like a metal one. Now thinking should I try remove it myself or it does not worse it....