Putting together a 7MGE Toyota engine, one side of the upper thrust
washers keeps falling out when it gets nudged by the crank. Whats
something that will keep it in place? I thought about a couple of
small pieces of tape but don't like the idea of putting anything that

scan result say " inproper coolant temp" or something to that effect.
Does this mean just as it says, the coolant needs replacement.
It is good for about -20

My wife's new 2007 Avalon has this 5 CD disc changer. I just tried it this
morning.  It works but only on regular CD's but not on ones with MP3 tracks.
It about blew my mind.  My Ford Ranger even does that!
Her manual covers 3 different models of audio systems but that doesn't seem

Dear list members,
Do any of you know where I can rent a Prius or other mid-size hybrid
in Berlin next month?
Hertz, which offers a 'green collection' does not seem to have any

Anybody have an aftermarket cruise control installed on their vehicle?
I'm thinking about getting one added to my Corolla, but not if the
aftermarket units aren't reliable or require a tremendous amount of work
to add.

I took my truck into the dealer and they got am error code indicating
something wrong in #3 cylinder. The mechanic said the plug broke off
while he was trying to remove it. It broke mid thread on the plug so
that half of the lower metal part of the plug is still in the head. He

From L&MT:
Press: Toyota Needs Discounts for Tundra Goal
Toyota Motor Corp. needs discounts on the Tundra truck to reach the goal of
doubling its U.S. share for large pickups, the company's North American

I just bought a 1991 Camry with 121k miles. The key has a real hard
time turning from the lock position to the accessory position. From
accessory position back to lock position works. It must be giggled and
wiggled until it will eventually turn and start the car.The key is

I wasn't paying a lot of attention, but I heard a man is being tried
*somewhere* for trying to murder someone.
He tried poisoning the other person's...*underwear* ?!?!?!

Twice in the last two months I have to go to the dealer for repairs on
my 07 certified SE Camry. Now the drivers window is in danger of
breaking. I have had four new Japanese cars since 1996 and this is the
first one I have ever brought back for a warranty repair. The only

the Toyota dealership quoted me 775 dollars to have to keyless entry and
alarm installed in the 2007 Yaris.
Yet I have a friend who got keyless entry at Car Toys for a total of 150 and
it works like a charm.

I was wondering how hot does these cars run I have owned it for about a
month and the temp reading is just about  half way on the gage. Is this
normal or should it be lower.

The other night I was cruising with the top off, and when I got home I
tried to reinstall the roof. No Go. The rear bolts lined up ok, but the
fronts were off by at least 1/4"!!! I bolted the rears in and went to bed.
When I got home at 5AM I looked in the daylight, and could see ...

Took the rear wheels off and spent two hours looking for the release to
get the drums off. No Go.
I don't know if someone replaced the original backing plates, but there is
no hole. The parking brake release is on the outside on this model, and I

Jack requests:  - 1993 Corolla LE 1.8L automatic 325,000 km
I have a new front wheel bearing to press in on the left.  The new part
(SKF) has a little white grease in it.  I have a tub of wheel bearing grease
however it is green (Grade 1.5 NLGI-CG-LB Motomaster brand).  May I use ...