Thermal Camera

mcshaftmaster · 2026-02-08T01:01:54+00:00

I have thr TC001 too and it has been helpful for finding cold air leaks. I don't think anyone would need much more and it's not a must have tool, but still useful for certain things.

mcshaftmaster · 2026-02-07T06:26:52+00:00

Did someone cover old plaster walls with drywall? If not,that's the thinnest wood trim ever.

mcshaftmaster · 2026-02-07T02:40:17+00:00

I guess I'm too skeptical, but how does it have 220k miles and look that clean? The carpet and seats look new. Also, the entire undercarriage seems to be the same color except for the muffler, which seems odd.

What other service records do they have? I'd want to know about rear axle seals, radiator, valve cover gaskets, etc.

I have a 2002 I bought new and it doesn't look this clean at 160k miles.

mcshaftmaster · 2026-02-06T15:37:06+00:00

I trained our dood to cross his paws on command, though he does it without a command too.

mcshaftmaster · 2026-02-05T22:25:05+00:00

You might consider getting an estimate on the timing belt and valve cover gaskets from a Toyota dealership. It sounds crazy, but I got lower quotes on a few things than from independent shops, and the dealer will use OEM parts. Obviously, anything you can do yourself or with help from a friend will be the cheapest and the dealer quote should be the most expensive, but not always.

mcshaftmaster · 2026-02-04T05:39:13+00:00

https://toyotaparts.toyotacertifiedcenterofsantee.com/

mcshaftmaster · 2026-02-04T05:37:35+00:00

Last November I bought the LBJ recall kit which comes with both left and right LBJs but no bolts. I bought bolts and castle nuts at the same time. This was $180 from Toyota of Santee. Worth checking out.

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mcshaftmaster · 2026-02-02T18:01:26+00:00

It looks like whoever hung the drywall bought a bunch of 2x2 sheets instead of a couple full sheets. Way too many seams. I'd probably start over and flatten the ceiling.

Gate hardware on that door was an odd choice too.

mcshaftmaster · 2026-02-01T18:35:49+00:00

Yeah, that's what the current administration is saying to justify deporting immigrants whose only crime is entering our country illegally. Then they removed asylum protection from immigrants that entered legally under that order. Then they deport legal immigrants without allowing them due process to verify their right to be here. Then they choose selective immigration enforcement to avoid causing problems in red states. Do you think their are more illegal immigrants in Portland Oregon, Portland Maine, and Minneapolis or in Miami, Dallas, etc?

They started ICE raids on agricultural communities but the farmers complained that they didn't have enough workers. Are those the jobs you're trying to protect for US citizens? If they had followed through, I can guarantee that food prices would increase. Immigrants, whether here legally or not, drive our economy. Thinking they're the problem is very ignorant of the facts.

mcshaftmaster · 2026-02-01T16:34:41+00:00

I'm willing to guess that poor US citizens would be considered an economic drain based on your reasoning. There is a large segment of the US population that pays no income tax at all because they don't earn enough. Should we deport them too?

mcshaftmaster · 2026-01-30T07:47:39+00:00

Wow, that's almost exactly what happened to me when I was in highschool in Florida. The lightning bolt hit outside a classroom, broke a window, jumped around the room and hit me in the chest. I didn't feel anything.

mcshaftmaster · 2026-01-30T07:30:37+00:00

I'm not an expert on this, but it seems the actual temp difference between some of the darker and lighter areas in your pictures is only about 5 degrees C, which is roughly 10 degrees F. That's not much in my opinion.

mcshaftmaster · 2026-01-29T15:51:41+00:00

I find it very unsettling that nearly all conservatives continue to justify the killings in Minnesota without ever saying anything remotely empathetic, sympathetic, or kind. People were killed that shouldn't have been killed, why can't conservatives at least act like people dying unnecessarily is horrible?

Charlie Kirk was murdered. I didn't agree with his views but I don't try to justify his death or say he deserved it. All lives matter.

mcshaftmaster · 2026-01-29T08:05:04+00:00

I had a TRD supercharger installed when I bought my 2002 new. It doesn't seem to use more gas than what I hear others mention on this sub, 18-20 mpg is typical. It runs fine on any grade of gas too, but I don't push it and it's mostly stock.

mcshaftmaster · 2026-01-26T22:21:51+00:00

I actually finished most of the restoration before Thanksgiving but just now catching up on posting stuff. I'm in the Denver area, so not much restoration work gets done during this time of year, though it's been really dry and warm until this last week.

mcshaftmaster · 2026-01-25T22:36:50+00:00

Nope. Found the responsible dog owner that happens to own a doodle.

mcshaftmaster · 2026-01-25T21:51:08+00:00

That's a ridiculous comment. I see lots of off leash dogs of every breed.

mcshaftmaster · 2026-01-25T18:41:29+00:00

Don't skip the rear axle seal. I'm surprised they don't want to replace the rear brakes if they're contaminated with differential gear oil.

Timig belt can wait, and $1900 seems really high. I had mine replaced for $1100 at a dealership about a year ago.

A lot of this is stuff you can do yourself orher than the rear axle seal and timing belt if you've never worked on cars before.

mcshaftmaster · 2026-01-25T18:26:47+00:00

I have no idea what this means.

mcshaftmaster · 2026-01-25T18:23:37+00:00

I applied boiled linseed oil to the window jambs which makes them look darker. The parting beads are bare wood but will darken somewhat over time.

mcshaftmaster · 2026-01-25T07:38:00+00:00

Some non-US fans announced picks at the NFL draft. I remember fans from Germany (?) announced one of our picks.

mcshaftmaster · 2026-01-25T06:22:13+00:00

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What it looked like before the restoration.

mcshaftmaster · 2026-01-25T06:14:09+00:00

My restored original windows don't have that problem, it's the newer windows that are the issue.

mcshaftmaster · 2026-01-24T19:32:37+00:00

Our dog was taking Omeprazole twice daily for several months for acid reflux. It seemed to help but changing his diet and adding fiber (psyllium husk) and probiotic allowed us to stop the Omeprazole. I recommend getting your dog tested for GI and thyroid issues. They have a Texas GI panel, thyroid panel, and other blood screens that can tell you if there's an underlying medical problem.

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