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From: mrdarrett on 11 Apr 2007 21:53
On Apr 11, 3:05 pm, "Daniel" <nospampls2...(a)yahoo.com> wrote:
> mrdarr...(a)gmail.com wrote:
> > Good question. From what I've read, Toyota seems to design parts
> > (like radiators) to last only 10 years or so, on the philosophy that,
> > if it breaks after 10 years, you can't really complain.
>
> ===
> Here's a link to a million mile Toyota. Tends to refute the idea that
> parts are designed for limited life.http://www.racetoretirement.org/


I realized I misspoke. I didn't mean to imply that Toyota designed
*all* parts to last only 10 years. Just some parts. Radiators in
particular... (I'm still a little bitter about my radiator busting on
me 2 years ago... but I'll get over it... ;-)

I read a page somewhere discussing radiator life and design (probably
comparing the plastic and aluminum radiators) but I can't find the
link at the moment...

On the plus side, I'm absolutely amazed at how well the paint job on
my '96 Camry is holding up. Still looks new. Even where there are
some scratches where I banged the car accidentally with skis years
ago, there is no rust growth. Compare that with my dad's '86 Ford
Ranger - the entire paint job was peeling off after 8 years, and the
body was rusting.

Michael

From: videokid400 on 12 Apr 2007 09:12
On Apr 12, 11:53 am, mrdarr...(a)gmail.com wrote:
> On Apr 11, 3:05 pm, "Daniel" <nospampls2...(a)yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > mrdarr...(a)gmail.com wrote:
> > > Good question. From what I've read, Toyota seems to design parts
> > > (like radiators) to last only 10 years or so, on the philosophy that,
> > > if it breaks after 10 years, you can't really complain.
>
> > ===
> > Here's a link to a million mile Toyota. Tends to refute the idea that
> > parts are designed for limited life.http://www.racetoretirement.org/
>
> I realized I misspoke. I didn't mean to imply that Toyota designed
> *all* parts to last only 10 years. Just some parts. Radiators in
> particular... (I'm still a little bitter about my radiator busting on
> me 2 years ago... but I'll get over it... ;-)
>
> I read a page somewhere discussing radiator life and design (probably
> comparing the plastic and aluminum radiators) but I can't find the
> link at the moment...
>
> On the plus side, I'm absolutely amazed at how well the paint job on
> my '96 Camry is holding up. Still looks new. Even where there are
> some scratches where I banged the car accidentally with skis years
> ago, there is no rust growth. Compare that with my dad's '86 Ford
> Ranger - the entire paint job was peeling off after 8 years, and the
> body was rusting.
>
> Michael

Dear oh dear still playing around with EGR ??

From: mrdarrett on 12 Apr 2007 13:47
On Apr 12, 6:12 am, videokid...(a)hotmail.com wrote:
> On Apr 12, 11:53 am, mrdarr...(a)gmail.com wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Apr 11, 3:05 pm, "Daniel" <nospampls2...(a)yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > > mrdarr...(a)gmail.com wrote:
> > > > Good question. From what I've read, Toyota seems to design parts
> > > > (like radiators) to last only 10 years or so, on the philosophy that,
> > > > if it breaks after 10 years, you can't really complain.
>
> > > ===
> > > Here's a link to a million mile Toyota. Tends to refute the idea that
> > > parts are designed for limited life.http://www.racetoretirement.org/
>
> > I realized I misspoke. I didn't mean to imply that Toyota designed
> > *all* parts to last only 10 years. Just some parts. Radiators in
> > particular... (I'm still a little bitter about my radiator busting on
> > me 2 years ago... but I'll get over it... ;-)
>
> > I read a page somewhere discussing radiator life and design (probably
> > comparing the plastic and aluminum radiators) but I can't find the
> > link at the moment...
>
> > On the plus side, I'm absolutely amazed at how well the paint job on
> > my '96 Camry is holding up. Still looks new. Even where there are
> > some scratches where I banged the car accidentally with skis years
> > ago, there is no rust growth. Compare that with my dad's '86 Ford
> > Ranger - the entire paint job was peeling off after 8 years, and the
> > body was rusting.
>
> > Michael
>
> Dear oh dear still playing around with EGR ??- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -


All Done!

Got an EGR modulator from the junkyard yesterday - US $11, with tax.
(Imagine that - they tax used parts too, here in California...)

Drove for 15 miles, no stall. That was yesterday. Drive 46 miles
today for a work-related doctor's appointment. No stall. Going
there, I took a side-road, with lots of stops. On the way back, I
took the freeway, to make sure the engine didn't explode on me at
highway speeds. No explosion. [haha]

Thanks to everyone for all the advice and help

Michael

From: camry-keeper on 12 Apr 2007 14:18
You squirted water into your intake manifold??? The thermal gradients can
cause cracking. Nice problem-solving discussion. Thanks.

From: Jason James on 12 Apr 2007 14:57

"Daniel" <nospampls2002(a)yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1176329102.185812.71440(a)l77g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
> mrdarrett(a)gmail.com wrote:
> > Good question. From what I've read, Toyota seems to design parts
> > (like radiators) to last only 10 years or so, on the philosophy that,
> > if it breaks after 10 years, you can't really complain.
> ===
> Here's a link to a million mile Toyota. Tends to refute the idea that
> parts are designed for limited life.
> http://www.racetoretirement.org/

That's a pretty good endorsement of the SR5. I hope the Camry with its sedan
suspension is just as durable.

Lately, I've noticed a slight pull to the left (we drive on the left side of
the road in Oz,..a left-over from pomme influence) lately. Tyre pressures
are monitored regularly. I'll have to investigate (ohh my aching back)

Jason


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