Recent content by usmcluberti

You dont have to be good at painting, this stuff is magical...my rims look perfect in flat black and I've never painted anything prior to them. I used under 2 cans for all 4 wheels, I did 5 coats.

And while the mount was off, decided to take the EGR off and clean it...definitely easier without a motor mount in the way haha

Finally got around to replacing the rear motor mount, PITA!!! But it's done, and the engine definitely feels more solid on shifting (especially down shifts)

This is the first I've read of the 'redneck alignment', pretty good idea for a temp fix actually.

Replaced the front and right motor mount, as well as the transmission mount. The only one needing to be changed was the right as it was completely shot but figured I bought the kit and it would prevent me from having to do it later. The rear is in dire need of replacement but I didn't have the...

Did mine sunday, took about an hour...could've been less but the "quick release" fuel lines were kicking my butt for 10 minutes or so. I've done similar fuel filters on other vehicles and this one was relatively easy compared to them.

bought mine a few weeks ago with 115k, I guess I make the club by default as I have 116k on it now. It's a fairly easy vehicle to do basic maintenance on, tackling the timing belt and motor mounts next week though so we'll see if I have the same thoughts about it after those lol. I've replaced...

No clue what happened, maybe the float was stuck but when started today the fuel gauge was functioning...

I'm just going to replace them haha

Good tips, if the old ones are shot and missing half way how are you going to position the engine while filling it in? The reason I ask is because my engine is low in the rear motor mount and filling it in would just keep it low (incorrect position). If you saw above I can not even get a...

When plugging in the old fuel tank sending unit into the new beck/arnley fuel filter, the plug is slightly too big for the new filter. I can jam it in there but when I start my car the fuel light is on and it reads no fuel. Has anyone else had this issue? Suggestions?

Question guys, replaced the fuel filter tonight and the plug for the fuel float (not sure the technical name) barely squeezed into the plug on the bottom of the whole unit. Started my car and now my gas light is on and it shows zero fuel on my dash. Any ideas how I can fix this? Honestly its...

Hmmm good idea actually gonna try this...rtv sealant?

that lexus looks really nice, I like it.

Not looking forward to it based on what I've read, but I enjoy messing with cars even though I'm cursing them out half the time. The kit I purchased came with all four though, so I might as well take the time and do it.