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Don’t know if this is valid for your issue or not. Sometimes the upper strut mounts are position specific for orientation when installing. I’ve run into noise issues after putting them in on other vehicles (not a Caliber). They go into the mounting holes of the body OK but they are angled wrong for the strut. Sometimes the difference is VERY subtle but it’s there and there is not always any clues from the part supplier or in the service manual about it.
Don’t know if this is valid for your issue or not. Sometimes the upper strut mounts are position specific for orientation when installing. I’ve run into noise issues after putting them in on other vehicles (not a Caliber). They go into the mounting holes of the body OK but they are angled wrong for the strut. Sometimes the difference is VERY subtle but it’s there and there is not always any clues from the part supplier or in the service manual about it.
On the firewall passenger side of the vehicle you should see a short tube protruding through and possibly with a 90 degree bend toward the ground. Some systems just go straight down from the evaporator box to the ground again on the passenger side of the vehicle but underneath. If your vehicle has rear A/C there will possibly be another drain tube for that unit too. Designs vary. Hope this helps a little.
On the firewall passenger side of the vehicle you should see a short tube protruding through and possibly with a 90 degree bend toward the ground. Some systems just go straight down from the evaporator box to the ground again on the passenger side of the vehicle but underneath. If your vehicle has rear A/C there will possibly be another drain tube for that unit too. Designs vary. Hope this helps a little.
At 138K miles and you not being the original owner reliability is a guess. These earlier Toyotas were good runners if maintained properly. Service records are a must see in my opinion. If you are good with cars and a mild risk taker then this is probably not a bad choice. If you depend on others to do all your car work then the risk and potential cost is greater at this mileage. My suggestion for purchasing used vehicles is to always take each car at its own merits and condition. no one has X-ray vision for some things that could fail and my personal crystal ball is still in the shop for repairs. 🙂 Without being able to see the car your reliability question is tough to comment on beyond what I’ve said. Best of luck to you and your girlfriend.
At 138K miles and you not being the original owner reliability is a guess. These earlier Toyotas were good runners if maintained properly. Service records are a must see in my opinion. If you are good with cars and a mild risk taker then this is probably not a bad choice. If you depend on others to do all your car work then the risk and potential cost is greater at this mileage. My suggestion for purchasing used vehicles is to always take each car at its own merits and condition. no one has X-ray vision for some things that could fail and my personal crystal ball is still in the shop for repairs. 🙂 Without being able to see the car your reliability question is tough to comment on beyond what I’ve said. Best of luck to you and your girlfriend.
Check RockAuto.com. They carry full kits for timing belt replacement. I’ve purchased from them for Hondas under the Aisin Brand they carry. Aisin is the Mfr. for a lot of the Japanese brand parts.
Check RockAuto.com. They carry full kits for timing belt replacement. I’ve purchased from them for Hondas under the Aisin Brand they carry. Aisin is the Mfr. for a lot of the Japanese brand parts.
How much? how many miles? Any service records? Dealer or private owner? Have a qualified auto service individual THOROUGHLY check over and evaluate ANY vehicle before depositing any money or signing anything.
IF you belong to an Auto Club like AAA or Roadmaster etc. some of those plans offer a courtesy evaluation at an approved facility. Check it out.How much? how many miles? Any service records? Dealer or private owner? Have a qualified auto service individual THOROUGHLY check over and evaluate ANY vehicle before depositing any money or signing anything.
IF you belong to an Auto Club like AAA or Roadmaster etc. some of those plans offer a courtesy evaluation at an approved facility. Check it out.I’m not there to see it but from the pic it is what I call “barn rust.” What you really want to check is the undercarriage-look for rusted brake lines, fuel lines, gas tank support brackets and straps etc. Wherever it was stored had some degree of moisture. I’m not versed in the material Honda uses for fuel tanks but if it is metal there is the possibility of internal rust there too. Older low mileage cars that are pressed into daily driver duty can present a domino failure scenario. College Man says rust never sleeps and I agree-neither does time……
Check or have the car checked out THOROUGHLY by an experienced auto person. I’d get it up on a lift before I spent any purchase money.I’m not there to see it but from the pic it is what I call “barn rust.” What you really want to check is the undercarriage-look for rusted brake lines, fuel lines, gas tank support brackets and straps etc. Wherever it was stored had some degree of moisture. I’m not versed in the material Honda uses for fuel tanks but if it is metal there is the possibility of internal rust there too. Older low mileage cars that are pressed into daily driver duty can present a domino failure scenario. College Man says rust never sleeps and I agree-neither does time……
Check or have the car checked out THOROUGHLY by an experienced auto person. I’d get it up on a lift before I spent any purchase money.At times you might come to feel that fixing people was easier…… Renaults have that potential…..
My wife has been my shop shadow for 20-years. She has successfully replaced a head gasket on an older FORD Escort with minimal assistance from me. She wanted to have the hands on experience. One of her many bright attributes is being able to objectively think outside of the box when my head is deep in despair and I’m at a dead end with a job I’m doing, she always has a fresh idea, or I’ll give her the keys to something and say go for a ride and tell me what you think. She never fails to come up with a similar diagnosis to mine and more!I’ve always believed that accurate diagnosis is the key to successful Auto and People Repair. Go for it Doc! The Peugeots are OK but oh those Renaults……. :sick:
At times you might come to feel that fixing people was easier…… Renaults have that potential…..
My wife has been my shop shadow for 20-years. She has successfully replaced a head gasket on an older FORD Escort with minimal assistance from me. She wanted to have the hands on experience. One of her many bright attributes is being able to objectively think outside of the box when my head is deep in despair and I’m at a dead end with a job I’m doing, she always has a fresh idea, or I’ll give her the keys to something and say go for a ride and tell me what you think. She never fails to come up with a similar diagnosis to mine and more!I’ve always believed that accurate diagnosis is the key to successful Auto and People Repair. Go for it Doc! The Peugeots are OK but oh those Renaults……. :sick:
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Not sure what year your car is….