Elantra GD (2013+) :: Steering Wheel Beginning To Peel
I've got two places in my steering wheel that seem to be peeling (I can feel it with my fingers, can't see it as it's pointing towards the dash, away from driver). Only noticed it a few days ago. Locations are approx 5 and 7 o'clock. Strange as we never put our hands in that location. I just passed 1 year, approx 21,000 kms.
View 15 RepliesGolf/GTI VII :: How To Get Carbon Off Exhaust Tips
I have tried a few solutions with minimal success. Any luck with anything? This is the first time I did not clean them in 2 months and can't get it off now...
View 24 RepliesLexus GS 2013+ :: Crack In Windshield - Replacement / Installation?
I got a crack in my windshield this weekend. The crack is about 15" long and everyone says it needs to be replaced. So far all estimates have come in around $1100 - $1700 to install a new windshield. Does this sound about right?
View 14 RepliesFord Exhaust :: Crack And Subsequent Leak In Exhaust Pipe
Actually developed a crack and subsequent leak in a pipe running lengthwise, so assume the factory weld over the years went bad. Since it would be a weld overhead, wonder what method would be best? Would oxy acetylene work or mig? I don't have a tig so that not an option for me.
View 2 RepliesIS F (2008-2014) :: Slight Tick When Rev The Car / Crack In Exhaust Manifold
So I believe I have a crack in the Exhaust Manifold... When I rev the car I can hear a slight tick. I had taken it to a shop to do a muffler delete and said that there may be a leak or crack somewhere. The tech said it wasn't too bad but it may be something to keep an eye on. My question is, what would be the best route to go? Is this a common issue with the ISF? I was thinking if it was also possible if it may just be the gasket, which the tech also said it could be. I have a 2008 model with about 113k miles on it.
View 14 RepliesVolvo - 940 :: 1995 - Popping Noise / Hairline Crack In Exhaust Manifold
A mechanic reports a "hairline crack" in the exhaust manifold, and that things there (what things???) are all rusted and there might be problems removing manifold. Son's Internet research turns up lots of cases of Volvos with broken bolts from trying to remove rusted manifold. (Of course, you only hear about the bad ones.)
Son says he does not hear any noise (popping) and he does not smell any exhaust. Can we let it go? Is there a stickum repair we could try? (I was thinking of the high temperature cement I used on furnace flue metal duct, but I suspect it would not hold the pressure of the exhaust.)
Lexus ES 2007-12 :: Glass Roof Edges Peel In Cold Weather
My 2007 ES UL has started to peel at the edge of the glass of the rear roof panel. It was originally just at the rear corner and I assumed it must have been scratched and the due to dryness started to peel. Then I noticed it at the other rear corner. I asked them to look at it at the dealer and the service advisor told me it was from the UV rays which dried it out, and not to worry about it. I bought and applied einszett gummi pflege stift to those corners and all seemed well.
Now that it got colder here in NY the corners again began to pop up but today I see it's started to pop out very much in the middle of the panel which seemed fine before!! The SA had told me that this (gasket, molding) comes attached to the roof and to fix it I'd have to replace the panel! I'm scared my UL is sick of the panoramic roof just for show and wants to be able to open.
Lexus ES 2007-12 :: Gray Film / Paint Over Steering Wheel Controls Started To Peel Off
The gray film/paint over the steering wheel controls on my 2007 ES350 has started to peel off. Is this is a common problem among the earlier years? I noticed the current models have a redesigned steering wheel control that seems to have done away with this film all together.
View 14 RepliesLexus RX 2004-09 :: 2008 RX350 - Cracks And Chunks Are Beginning To Fall Off
Bought our first Lexus, 2008 Rx350 in March of 2012. Was fed up with our 2010 Ford Escape. Bought the Lexus because of their quality reputation. Shortly after purchase cracks began to appear in the dash. Now have 5 cracks and chunks are beginning to fall off. Contacted Lexus. Even though they know that they have a problem with the dashes they will do nothing.
View 2 RepliesLexus RX 2010-15 :: Crack Above Radio And Below Nav On RX350?
I noticed it in my 2014 RX last weekend. I've only had it for a month!
View 1 RepliesLexus RX 2004-09 :: 2008 RX350 - Dashboard Begin To Crack
Have a 2008 RX350. It is our first Lexus product. The dashboard has begun to crack. Now has 4 cracks of various sizes. Contacted Lexus they said too bad. This should not happen to a Luxury vehicle. Sure makes the interior look like crap.
View 5 RepliesLexus SC430 :: Crack In The Middle Of The Inside Door Panel
My '03 driver's side door has been opened enough, and unfortunately with force when it catches a wind gust or opens downhill, etc, that it's actually resulted in a lengthening crack in the middle of the inside door panel. There are two hinges that are fine, which actually keep the door attached to the car frame.
In between, on the higher side of the inside of the door, there's a 'stopper' bolted to the door, with a bracket 'inside' the door. That's where the force of the door opening is applied to the door itself, and where the crack has appeared. It's already a good 4-6 inches long, and presumably will keep going.
In my head, the options seem to be:
-wait for the stopper to fully rip a piece of the door off, at which point the door will open all the way into the car itself.
-attempt a small scale weld 'in place' with a small overlay strip across the crack.
-pull the door all the way apart to where the welder felt more comfortable doing a solid repair job.
-find a replacement door altogether.
Lexus RX 2004-09 :: 2008 RX350 - Crack In Shifter Bezel
Was wondering, there is a crack in their shifter bezel?
View 6 RepliesLexus RX 2004-09 :: Crack Appearing On Passenger Side From Storage Box Upwards On Dash
09 RX acquired late December 09. Now we are seeing a crack appearing on the passenger side from the storage box upwards. Car is always garaged and hardly eve in long times in sun. Is this a warranty event?
View 2 RepliesGolf V R32 :: Rear Lower Valance / Diffuser - Removal Tips?
Mine managed to become partially dislodged by a piece of retread on the way home from WitW '13.
It's not flapping around or hitting the exhaust or anything, but I want to get it back in place. I tried to just jam it in there but it didn't want to stay. I'm thinking full removal and reinstall is my best option at this point.
I know one of the clips on the painted bumper section is cracked, so that may be some of the problem.
Hoping I can get it back in place and then use some plastic epoxy on the clip, trying not to glue the valance to the clip but repair the clip itself...
I've heard it can be a huge PITA to remove? To be fully clear here -- I'm just talking about the black plastic stuff around the exhaust. All of the painted parts are intact (other than a cracked clip that I can see on the lower plastic painted section).
Corolla / Matrix 2009-13 :: Tips On Removing OEM Auto Shift Knob?
just got my new 2012 Corolla S AUTOMATIC and want to see if this knob will fit my shifter. Any tips on removing the OEM auto shift knob? URL...
View 5 RepliesGTI 337/20th Anniversary :: AC Vents Has Started To Peel
The center AC vent has started to peel. Any tricks to repainting it or good place to get the part to replace it? Any good tips for it's removal before I just dive in?
View 15 RepliesFord 7.3L Power Stroke (1999-2003) :: Tips To Remove Stuck Fuel Filter Lid
I am attempting to change my fuel filter - have a new Napa unit complete with new lid.
I can not get the old one off (this alone tells me it's been on there too long). The hex is 26mm and all I have is a 26mm box end. It just rounds the corners of the plastic hex off.
As the new filter has a new lid, I am using a steel chisel and hammer (in a CCW direction) at several places on the top flange. I have also smacked the top flange liberally to get it to let go of whatever is holding it.
I'm about to get out my map torch out and warm up the plastic but would rather not produce a flame on something with fuel directly behind it.
Passat (B6) :: Driver Side Door Handle Is Starting To Peel
Tons of people have had their radios, lock buttons, etc replaced under warranty due to peeling. My driver's side door handle is starting to peel now.
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