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I wish my issue was of that nature. Unfortunately, the mode of failure here doesn't indicate to me that this is a loose connection or something of that likeness, but more like a component failure kind of thing. The fact that disconnecting and then reconnecting the battery terminals without...

Don't remember what I said in my original post but what I meant was that I replaced the ignition switch. I had the starter out while doing the clutch last summer because I had stripped the threads in one side of the mounting holes and had to install a Helical insert. The starter is OEM and...

I replaced the terminals a few years back because one of the originals couldn't be tightened enough to the posts. I know that some people, for some reason, have issues with aftermarket terminals but mine were installed properly, have no corrosion, and have never caused any issues. If I don't...

Got stranded...that's what I did today. Sort of. It was actually the other day, and I am once again glad that I keep a full tool set with me, because I got it fixed quickly. But this has happened before and I'm not too happy that it keeps happening. Upon bumping the starter with the key in...

Those look great! I need to do this on my P5 too, and I might also try adding some clear film to protect them further in the long term. It's been a while, but I remember my P5 also having an idle droop in the heat. It's never totally stalled but it'll get close. I think I remember reading...

Oooh cool, so you're the one doing the Toyota transmission swap. I saw your post somewhere else about it, don't remember where, but it's definitely pretty cool.

Definitely a silver P5. The color is actually legal I believe. I haven't taken the time to review the law in my state though which is why I keep the fog light covers on 90% of the time so nobody suspects. The actual upgrade is definitely not legal, but mainly because the lights just aren't...

Good to know. I'm sure it's probably not a big deal. I opted to buy a new flywheel when I did my clutch, just because I didn't want to take any risks and I got one for a fairly decent price. But I'm sure it would be fine to resurface the OEM flywheel. I probably should have kept mine as a...

Fire away. I'm happy to chat. Like I mentioned in the other thread, and as you have seen, the roof rack covers are hard to find. The mudflaps were some work to install but they aren't expensive and I've rocked them for a few years now I think. While they are more cosmetic than functional...

That makes two of us, friend 😂 I'm not OCD but probably pretty close, and small stuff drives me up the wall. It absolutely pains me to see the paint on my P5 getting worse and worse over time. Wish I had the ability garage it or wash more often then every 6 months during the winter. But alas...

Yes, they are rare. I have found and grabbed enough of them at junkyards over the last few years to make them work on my car, but both the rears on mine have been epoxied back together and don't look great. I'm sure if I ever go to take them off, they'll immediately break. I was going to...

Can you compare the old and new dipstick lengths, or see if you can find dimensions online? If worst comes to worst, I can grab mine and measure it with a tape measure. Personally, that shouldn't be hard to sort out so do that first. I have a general distrust for quick oil change places and...

@Diamond_Dave, does it happen based on how much you slip the clutch in 1st? If you slip it more when it's warm, does it get worse? My P5 did something like that when I bought it. I didn't realize how bad it was until I drove the car for a few weeks in start/stop traffic. After a second of...

I'm not an expert so maybe you could help me a bit. The VIN is JM1BJ225931149631 I ran the VIN on one of those free vin/vehicle history check sites and it came back as an 03 Sedan. I could see an MSP being listed as a sedan though. It can't be an MP3 though if it's an 03...right? Some other...

Was just browsing and found this thread. Guess this didn't age very well...good for my P5 though, which is still running great. I think I'm just hyper-aware of mechanical noises. I honestly don't even notice the noise anymore even though it's definitely still there. I'll just keep doing my...

Aww that's sad. Seeing things like this just reminds me not to hold onto cars (or things in general) too much, because it can be gone in an instant. Life is much more important than stuff. Been blessed enough to have my P5 for 3+ years and I'm definitely too attached to it for how much of a...

I've replaced so many of those darn things that I always grab more at junkyards. I should learn by now and glue them in. That and the little caps on the windshield wiper stalk nuts.

Dang that's annoying about the pole. But, not sure about you, but I'm a lot better at turning a wrench than doing body work, so that could be considered a benefit, and same goes for me. I escaped okay with only a bent wheel (which surprisingly drives fine). Good to know I'm likely not...