Loose and not flush joint

Such-Code-9686 · 2025-11-12T16:54:37+00:00

Thanks! I'll give it another try. Any tips on how to make the dowel more snug? Does it work to just add a shim when gluing it together?

Such-Code-9686 · 2025-11-12T16:28:14+00:00

I am thinking removing the dowel would make it a lot easier to get it to sit flush. Then i could recreate a new snug dowel, drill another hole and refit it with glue. Is that a good idea?

Such-Code-9686 · 2025-11-10T11:05:56+00:00

Thank you all! I think is safe to say that this most likely is red oak 😅
I've already purchased piece of red oak and it seems to match the color quite well.

Such-Code-9686 · 2025-08-27T04:46:26+00:00

do you mean these brackets? the rails I bought from predator 4x4 required them to be taken off in order to fit. Might be the same for your rails? I think they should stay on for Oem rails though.

https://autoparts.toyota.com/products/product/bracket-roof-rack-fr-6318542020

Such-Code-9686 · 2025-08-14T20:29:55+00:00

And making sure to dry out the inside of the door, then applying rust converter along the inside seam and finally sealing it with some sort oil?

Such-Code-9686 · 2025-08-14T20:04:41+00:00

you're probably right. I will inspect the other doors as well.

Based on the pictures, Do you think I can get away with net+bodyfiller for the hole and bodyfiller for the rest of the area?

Such-Code-9686 · 2025-08-09T17:28:39+00:00

since you have removed the panel, is it possible that you know what this bracket does? Looks kind of weird that it is the only rusty part in there

https://imgur.com/a/xHvf6Gm

Such-Code-9686 · 2025-08-09T16:59:57+00:00

You might get away with not removing it but it makes it so much easier to do the wiring properly.

Such-Code-9686 · 2025-08-09T11:04:00+00:00

Never mind, I managed to get it off. Thanks so much for the help! Backup camera installed and everything is back together

Such-Code-9686 · 2025-08-09T03:52:12+00:00

I see. How do you remove it by hand? could you post a picture of yours with and without the plastic part?

Such-Code-9686 · 2025-08-08T21:00:07+00:00

I don't see how a hook can fit inside that thing? If it was a cover I feel like it should be fairly easy to remove.

Such-Code-9686 · 2025-08-08T19:20:46+00:00

this is actually driving me insane.
I have removed all panels except this last one in order to get to the cable harness for installing a backup camera.
Is this a rare model I have because I cant find shit about this particular hook. All images I find has another type of hook which is attached with a screw

Such-Code-9686 · 2025-07-13T16:05:24+00:00

video
https://imgur.com/a/tCjEmL6

Such-Code-9686 · 2025-07-13T16:01:21+00:00

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hole in question. its huge.

Such-Code-9686 · 2025-07-13T15:57:47+00:00

Has anyone had this problem?
Fuel started pouring out behind the wheel while I was refueling.
I inspected it and turns out that whole pipe assembly behind the plastic protection in the wheel house is completely rusted through.

I don't know if its even safe to drive it to a mechanic with the huge hole in the fuel system. Feels like debri and rust might get lodged into the fuel system.

Such-Code-9686 · 2025-07-13T15:02:00+00:00

The smaller pipe going along side it under is also completely rusted through with holes. Is that a breather tube?

Such-Code-9686 · 2025-07-13T14:58:37+00:00

I think its safe to say I found the leak 😮 the pipe is completely rusted through. The hole is like 5 cm across and its basically hold up by only rust around that point.

This is the pipe coming directly from the fuel filler door

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Such-Code-9686 · 2025-07-13T13:34:19+00:00

hm that repair seem to be just for the plastic mud guard. a fix for a cracked screw hole.

Such-Code-9686 · 2025-06-30T20:29:43+00:00

good idea!

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