New guy with gen3 montero
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jhill15
Explorer
Got my truck back today. Rides pretty good. They aligned it and said it was really out of whack...however it still pulls to the right and is worse when I hit the brakes.
On a "not so great" side note, I had them replace the thermostat and change my oil on top of the other many things. So when I got it back I opened the hood as any curious shade tree mechanic would to take a look around. I noticed the coolant in my expansion tank looked dark. So I take a glance and notice black specs floating around, and an oil like substance on the top of the coolant. So I inspect the radiator and find the same thing.
I added some more coolant to the expansion tank and drove around for a little bit and it looks like this now
but you can still see the black specs around the side....
I think we all know the catastrophic. cause of this mixture...I just think its odd to find it the same day I pick it up from having repairs done.
On a "not so great" side note, I had them replace the thermostat and change my oil on top of the other many things. So when I got it back I opened the hood as any curious shade tree mechanic would to take a look around. I noticed the coolant in my expansion tank looked dark. So I take a glance and notice black specs floating around, and an oil like substance on the top of the coolant. So I inspect the radiator and find the same thing.
I added some more coolant to the expansion tank and drove around for a little bit and it looks like this now
I think we all know the catastrophic. cause of this mixture...I just think its odd to find it the same day I pick it up from having repairs done.
jhill15
Explorer
Ive never had any overheating issues and the coolant was clear as a bell....
I was googling while at work and came upon a thread from a...I think mazda forum where someone said water pump lubricant can mix with coolant and look like oil...but idk
jhill15
Explorer
Yeah mine pulls to the right. Even after an alignment, I can let go of the wheel and change lanes on the interstate, also I can let go of the wheel, hit the brakes and almost take a right hand turn.
After seeing your post I googled "cooper at3 pulls to the right" and several others are having the same issue.
jhill15
Explorer
I hope so. I'm taking it back monday so they can make it right. They said they wont work on anything else until they fix mine...
jhill15
Explorer
Yeah I agree. I definitely was not showing any signs of h.g. failure prior to getting the timing belt service done, so there shouldn't be any reason that I would now. If i go by the service records and timing belt changes the last time the coolant was flushed was 50k + miles ago, so I could imagine there would be some crud in there. Hopefully another flush will clean it out.
Thanks kbahus!
jhill15
Explorer
Today I replaced my factory subwoofer.
Which required quite a bit of work, one in which was removing the 3rd row seats, and thanks to everyone in this thread http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=140236 was very simple! Thanks again guys!!!
Among the 3rd row I had to remove the side trims which I thought was gonna be a pita, but I was surprised to find out in wasn't as bad as I thought.
Here's the factory sub which was completely blown out
Also, found something strange...the speaker cable was not hooked into the sub, but rather dangling in the enclosure. This worries me...alot! The reason being in that my rig has some electrical gremlins, and this is not the first time i've found something unplugged. My driver door light was unplugged when I bought it, inwhich I didn't find that out until I got it home, long story short, I plugged it back in and it blew the fuse that takes it out of dealer mode, which disables tje fuel pump, radio, lights, sunroof...among many other things.
My fingers are crossed on this one, and hope that the sub wasn't unplugged because of a short, but because it was blown. However, I can't imagine why someone would take the time and effort to get to the sub just unplug it if it were blown...why not replace it.
Anywho...here is some more pics of my install
I got this pyle sub off ebay for $15.00 and free shipping with a $10 ebay coupon...score!!!
Now for anyone replacing their sub. I scoured the internet to try and find out what type of plug went into the sub and I couldn't find anything. I ended up ordering a general speaker adapter for mitsu/toyota. I didn't want to get all the way into the install just to find out i didn't have anything to hook up the sub, and would have to splice into the factory harness. With luck...the sub just uses the same harness as all the other speakers.
Heres the speaker adapter.
Metra 72-9301 Speaker Connector for Select Toyota/Mitsubishi Vehicles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002BEUZS/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_nJ2dvb0WYK4Q1
End result.
Which required quite a bit of work, one in which was removing the 3rd row seats, and thanks to everyone in this thread http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=140236 was very simple! Thanks again guys!!!
Among the 3rd row I had to remove the side trims which I thought was gonna be a pita, but I was surprised to find out in wasn't as bad as I thought.
Here's the factory sub which was completely blown out
Also, found something strange...the speaker cable was not hooked into the sub, but rather dangling in the enclosure. This worries me...alot! The reason being in that my rig has some electrical gremlins, and this is not the first time i've found something unplugged. My driver door light was unplugged when I bought it, inwhich I didn't find that out until I got it home, long story short, I plugged it back in and it blew the fuse that takes it out of dealer mode, which disables tje fuel pump, radio, lights, sunroof...among many other things.
My fingers are crossed on this one, and hope that the sub wasn't unplugged because of a short, but because it was blown. However, I can't imagine why someone would take the time and effort to get to the sub just unplug it if it were blown...why not replace it.
Anywho...here is some more pics of my install
I got this pyle sub off ebay for $15.00 and free shipping with a $10 ebay coupon...score!!!
Now for anyone replacing their sub. I scoured the internet to try and find out what type of plug went into the sub and I couldn't find anything. I ended up ordering a general speaker adapter for mitsu/toyota. I didn't want to get all the way into the install just to find out i didn't have anything to hook up the sub, and would have to splice into the factory harness. With luck...the sub just uses the same harness as all the other speakers.
Heres the speaker adapter.
Metra 72-9301 Speaker Connector for Select Toyota/Mitsubishi Vehicles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002BEUZS/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_nJ2dvb0WYK4Q1
End result.
MascotRejct
Adventurer
Funny you posted that! I'm looking into replacing the speakers on my rig as well. The sub in the back is blown to all hell. What size sub did you get?
jhill15
Explorer
Yeah mine was too. I think thats why mine was unplugged. After further investigation, it must have sounded really bad cause the cover was ripped off, and im pretty sure someone ripped the side of the sub and wiggled their fingers back there to unplug it lol.
None the less, its done...unless I blow this one lol.
Its an 8" sub.
This is the one I got.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/130923658025?txnId=1067346768003
It sounds all right, and is good for the price but I wish I wouldve dropped $50 on a nicer one.
when you do replace it dont forget to order the speaker adapter. I put a link to it in a previous post.