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Magalloway2
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I tell ya, Jane, it's just one thing after another...."
Magalloway2
Posts: 51 Member
I went out to start the trusty Highlander (most barb-free car I've ever owned when I can keep the rats from eating the wiring harness) to hear the dreaded rattle of a water pump bearing. From what I can read, it looks like I'm going to see all my gummint money and a little more go right back into the economy.
Jim
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Estimate without a 2020 inspection sticker---$1790 (pump, six pulleys, belts, then GOK what else.)
Yikes. What year is your Toyota?
A lot of manufactures are using some sort of soy based insulation on the wiring harness that makes rodents want to eat it. I had a massive nest in my Jeep because it mostly just sits during the week. I put a bar of Irish Spring under the hood and haven't had an issue again since.
FTR I'm sick of Jeep already. Like most American made autos this one has constant issues. When you hit the forums it's issues that everyone has. Leaking oil cooler that leaks large amounts of oil onto the hot manifold when you're on an incline. Gas cap light always on. Swaybar disconnect error light, etc. Never again.
What's the inspection sticker?
Why are you replacing six pulleys?
What's GOK?
Yup. Happened to my sons Toyota car. Somehow he got it replaced under warranty.
Sounds familiar. Over the years, can't say I know any happy Jeep owners. The grand cherokees used to be notorius for transmission failures.
Kinda the reason I shy away from the big three and stick with the Toyota, Honda and Nissan products.
what does the Irish Spring do?
Smell of it repels the rodents. As does fabric softener dryer sheets.
^Yep. It does work. If you have a vehicle that mostly sits this is a good idea.
Didn't know that. I have three cats so I don't a rodent problem, but its good to know.
Moth balls will also keep critters away.
Does say something about Irish Spring--cleaning yourself in nasty chemicals. I hate scented soaps of all types (bar soap, laundry soap, etc.). I don't need a chemical scent on me or my clothes or to smell it on others.
Agreed. I use this stuff...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00120VWJ0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
1) God Only Knows. 2) Maine requires an annual safety inspection. 3) I have no idea about the pulley problems, will inspect this afternoon. I suspect misalignment of one shaft or another wore bearings. 4) Just lucky, I guess.
Jim