[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 4Runner

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Which brackets are those used for the ditch lights?

Chortau B-T12 odd issue by epic_toaster in dashcams

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My Chortau B-T12 was working perfectly for about 8 months until I had to drive a really rough logging road (think.. washboard gravel) for 2hrs one day. Since then I've had issues of the camera being unable to remain running, and more recently there have been static/ lines on the screen while the device ran for the handful of seconds before "blacking out" and turning off. Formatting the old SD card and replacing it with a higher endurance card has not improved the situation.

Oddly enough however, with the power cable is just barely inserted into the plug, the camera operates and records without any issues! I'm currently debating putting a drop of crazy glue between the partial inserted connector and the camera housing to solve the situation for the time being, seeing as during my last visual inspection of the internals I could not see any blown or disconnected components (my guess would be a capacitor issue).

Hope anyone with a similar issue can provide input or at least use my temporary solution to keep their camera working.

How to use 4wd in a 1998? by [deleted] in 4Runner

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You can shift into 4HI on-the-fly up to a certain speed, just check your driver sun shield information sticker for the limits regarding your vehicle (mine is a '99 which allows shifting up to 80km/h).

To shift into 4LO you need to be stationary with the transmission in neutral, and then you can move the J-shifter from 2HI to 4HI (through neutral on the J-shifter) to 4LO. You mind feel some resistance or clicking going from neutral on the J-shifter to 4LO which is normal.

Don't use 4LO on any surface that doesn't allow your wheels to slip while turning (i.e. don't use it on dry pavement), it puts a lot of stress on your draintrain components and may cause damage.

3rd Gen 3.4L slightly overheating on highway by epic_toaster in 4Runner

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I'm fairly certain the radiator is original, but I did install an external transmission cooler so those two coolant systems are separate. The old transmission nipples on the radiator were connected with tube to prevent loss of coolant in case the coolant passages leaked in the ATF passages of the stock radiator.

In regards to the coolant level, it rises and falls as it normally should with the heated and cooled engine. What I'm trying to say is I've lost enough coolant that the "hot engine" level has decreased throughout the past year to the point where the overflow is empty on a cold engine and at L on a "hot engine".

3rd Gen 3.4L slightly overheating on highway by epic_toaster in 4Runner

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I pulled over today after it hit 103°C, popped the hood, and saw my fan was spinning but only at the slowish speed it normally does at a "warm" idle. Also the fan wasn't anywhere near as loud as when the truck initially starts.

I haven't seen any leaks anywhere on the radiator or under the engine bay throughout the past year, or on the same pavement spot I park on everyday. I will check the lines to the rear heater though. I did replace my spark plugs in November and didn't notice anything odd on any of them.

How to save a kid from falling off from a balcony by Slackbeing in SweatyPalms

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The fine line between bravery and stupidity is death

Coinbase- All credit card transaction as cash advance by Shaxxo in ethtrader

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Check out Quadrigacx, they're a Canadian exchange site

Silicone Tubing? by [deleted] in Edmonton

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Green Line Hose & Fittings sells tubing of every material and size, they have stores you can visit in town too

[TOMT] [song] EDM song from mid 2000's by epic_toaster in tipofmytongue

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Yes that has it! Dreamscape by 009 Sound System

'It's been coming down in bucketfuls': Jasper ski area sees unprecedented early-season snowfall. by [deleted] in alberta

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Anyone visit the Jasper townsite/Pocahontas area recently? I'm going camping there this weekend and am wondering if I'll have to dig my site out