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Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 05-06-2019, 02:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,827
Posted By NEexpat
Looks like a tiny diameter ferro rod pretending...

Looks like a tiny diameter ferro rod pretending to be a larger diameter ferro rod.
Forum: Cosmetic Modifications (Exterior/Interior) 06-25-2018, 02:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,685
Posted By NEexpat
This ever happen to you.........................

Not sure if this is the right place for this.

Anyway saw one of these on an Autobahn video on YT, and thought that is kind of interesting, did some research got one and installed it

You can...
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 06-25-2018, 01:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,348
Posted By NEexpat
Been awhile since I've posted. Frankly, car has...

Been awhile since I've posted. Frankly, car has been great so..........however thought I'd share my belt story.

Changed my serpentine at 90K miles, have since rolled over 100k, used an OEM belt...
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 08-27-2017, 01:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,176
Posted By NEexpat
OEM battery finally gave up the ghost............

Original battery, kaput.

Installed in '08 or possibly late '07, haven't checked, mind you I'm sure it didn't see many cycles cruising across the Pacific. Still I'll call it 9 years.

Replaced it...
Forum: Items for Sale by private party 04-28-2017, 12:45 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 74,726
Posted By NEexpat
Hey Scott, Doing a CC install on 2010 Auto 4...

Hey Scott,

Doing a CC install on 2010 Auto 4 door hatch, have everything but stalk wire (84633-02020)

Do you have one for sale, and if so, how much would it be shipped to MA?

Thanks.
...
Forum: Off-topic / Other Cars / Everything else Discussions 11-26-2016, 08:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,257
Posted By NEexpat
I used to work at the local Benz dealership and...

I used to work at the local Benz dealership and if you looked in the employee parking lot almost all you would see was Toyotas and Hondas. If you did see a Benz it was usually a diesel and belonged...
Forum: New YARIS Purchase Forum 11-07-2016, 03:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,983
Posted By NEexpat
Near as I can tell the part number for the 2012...

Near as I can tell the part number for the 2012 is 90010-01145, ordered one for $5.00 at local dealership, pick it up in the morning.

So there,lol
Forum: New YARIS Purchase Forum 11-07-2016, 01:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,983
Posted By NEexpat
^ yeah WEE, I guess I'll dive in there pull it...

^ yeah WEE, I guess I'll dive in there pull it apart and figure it out.



EDIT


OK got it, I was just lazy, couple of mouse clicks and some typing..........................
...
Forum: New YARIS Purchase Forum 11-07-2016, 09:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,983
Posted By NEexpat
Question, actually more like I need some...

Question, actually more like I need some confirmation and a couple of questions.

My niece wanted to show me how she paired the phone to the BT the other night, because, as we all know, that is the...
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 11-03-2016, 02:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,040
Posted By NEexpat
Lower control arm bolts. Written about...

Lower control arm bolts.

Written about extensively here on this forum, I don't where you are in the U.S. but can be a serious issue especially in 4 season regions.



Welcome
Forum: New YARIS Purchase Forum 11-02-2016, 12:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,983
Posted By NEexpat
^Thanks guys. She received one factory...

^Thanks guys.

She received one factory issued key less entry fob and a black chip key, which I have always understood to be the master.

Currently looking into getting her another key less...
Forum: New YARIS Purchase Forum 11-02-2016, 08:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,983
Posted By NEexpat
Well we/she did shake hands on it............ and...

Well we/she did shake hands on it............ and bought it, just under 70k miles, and just under $7k.

As stated, I have never seen a used car as clean as this. The car dealer was actually great,...
Forum: New YARIS Purchase Forum 10-26-2016, 05:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,983
Posted By NEexpat
Follow up. Mechanic looked it over, took it...

Follow up.

Mechanic looked it over, took it out for a drive. Trans fluid is a little dark, not black not burnt just darker red. Could be an issue. Shifts fine. Forwards back NP.

Talked to the...
Forum: New YARIS Purchase Forum 10-25-2016, 04:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,983
Posted By NEexpat
Putting this out to the forum

My niece was rear ended recently and car totaled. She and her passenger were belted and sustained no injuries except stiffness and soreness.

Have come upon a 2012 Yaris LE, which is showroom clean...
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 10-14-2016, 11:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,183
Posted By NEexpat
Lol, well disregard my post.

Lol, well disregard my post.
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 10-14-2016, 11:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,183
Posted By NEexpat
Just my 2 cents. If you are unsure about...

Just my 2 cents.

If you are unsure about doing this you can do more harm than good.

Take it back to where that belt was replaced and ask them to tighten a bit.

Cheers, and welcome to the...
Forum: Off-topic / Other Cars / Everything else Discussions 07-02-2016, 05:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,600
Posted By NEexpat
^ yeeech, don't care for rear windows like that....

^ yeeech, don't care for rear windows like that. It looks like a Nissan Juke and a Pontiac Aztec had a Demon spawn. From breaking bad, to breaking bad taste.

Another option, hatch, not really a...
Forum: Off-topic / Other Cars / Everything else Discussions 07-02-2016, 10:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,600
Posted By NEexpat
Corolla, Proven reliable platform, good gas...

Corolla,
Proven reliable platform, good gas mileage, does not feel small, although it doesn't fit the coupe/hatch component, the Corolla is often overlooked.
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 06-30-2016, 08:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,939
Posted By NEexpat
*Bumping this. ACE Hardware around here is...

*Bumping this.

ACE Hardware around here is running their $25.00 off chip key special for 4th of July weekend again.

If you only have one chip key, get another, you won't regret it.

cheers.
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 06-16-2016, 12:46 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 107,062
Posted By NEexpat
ectoman, So boiling water isn't hot enough...

ectoman,

So boiling water isn't hot enough to make the tubing pliable enough to slip over the nipple properly.

Raise the temperature of the boiling water.

Add salt to it.

I think for...
Forum: Off-topic / Other Cars / Everything else Discussions 02-10-2016, 10:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,749
Posted By NEexpat
Yougojay, Thank you for your words, greatly...

Yougojay,

Thank you for your words, greatly appreciated.

I always appreciated Nook, and given the amount of time and places he was often traveling to had hoped to one day catch up with him for...
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 01-28-2016, 04:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,813
Posted By NEexpat
^I remember seeing that here. thanks. ...

^I remember seeing that here. thanks.

Honestly the one I was really interested in was this one (Here) (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35949&highlight=diy+belt+tensioner) but the...
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 01-28-2016, 03:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,813
Posted By NEexpat
Best price i've seen for an OEM serpentine belt

This is the best price i've seen for a Toyota OEM belt, (with a/c). Ordered one last night.

HERE...
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 01-04-2016, 01:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,033
Posted By NEexpat
Go to ACE Hardware and get one cut and...

Go to ACE Hardware and get one cut and programmed. I got one for my car it was $ 44.00 on sale.

I've got a thread here on it somewhere.
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 11-09-2015, 09:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,980
Posted By NEexpat
^ What Rutherfordman said. When I wanted to...

^ What Rutherfordman said.

When I wanted to adjust my shoes/handbrake my left drum would not release from the back plate, I wasn't going to bang away on it till it came free.

Got a couple of...
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 11-06-2015, 10:44 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,436
Posted By NEexpat
I'm just guessing here but have you checked...

I'm just guessing here but have you checked serpentine belt?

It could be time for a new one.
Forum: Off-topic / Other Cars / Everything else Discussions 10-30-2015, 09:43 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,749
Posted By NEexpat
This is not good. I'll echo many here that I...

This is not good.

I'll echo many here that I hope he is OK, I know sometimes when he would go on the road he would "disappear" for a few days, but the length of this absence is worrisome.

I...
Forum: DIY / Maintenance / Service 09-14-2015, 04:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,190
Posted By NEexpat
In one of my earliest posts I mentioned two...

In one of my earliest posts I mentioned two complaints I have with the Yaris.

First, I wished the driver side seat rails were 2 inches longer, (couldn't care less about passenger side since I...
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 08-24-2015, 04:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,161
Posted By NEexpat
Nine, Not to blow my own...

Nine,

Not to blow my own horn.....................................chortle, chortle, chortle.

If it turns out to be the horn, I refer to my thread on my Fiamm El Grande install. If you're going...
Forum: General Yaris / Vitz Discussion 06-23-2015, 08:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,939
Posted By NEexpat
King, I believe if you have lost the...

King,

I believe if you have lost the original "master" keys to the car then you are correct with having to go to the dealership etc.

I have the original keys so I think this hardware store...
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