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Hello there I look for new steering rack for 3rd gen rav (LH drive with \ electrical ) Any advises either original or alternative would be ok ? Any links ? Thanks

hi Jason the main possible reasons are: - injectors are worn down; - engine \ turbo suction filter is clogged; - variable vanes (turbo) are not smoothly rotated relating to current engine load (+ impulse tube with vacuum actuator); - late injection timing; - possible airr suction thru primer buster pump \ fuel filter; - possible electrical errors belong to injection circuit; - EGR clogging; Grey colour is overfueling during combustion stroke. Blue colour - oil burning issue (valve seals \ piston rings) All above is from my personal experience Cheers \ Igor

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hi matey try this link --- https://en.impex-jp.com/ i use this supplier time to time. regards \ Igor

hi David did you buy it as original or OEM ? i look for the same rack and still in doubts whether original or OEM is better ? cheers

MAF sensor and GAS regulator ?????

hi matey you can check with RAVs stripping shops where you can get them with the cheappest price/ it is not a problem for such parts cheers \ Igor

it seems SCV plays with you. have SCV coil resistance checked by multimeter and compare with service manual. this is common issue when hot start is head ache

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has it pink colour ? when engine is cold - open expnsion tank lid and observe whether an oil filf is available. besides - please check if drop is hang under cooling pump or traces are available close to the pump. also check vissible leaks thru cooling pipes \ clips \ radiator

also check if variable vanes are rotated smoothly by finger (turbocharger) Igor

i use 5w40 by Toyota since 2010 as live in the south and hot summer. i get service once a year or 15000 km as stated in my manual (all 12 years regular official service) 190k on the clock. during last service i ve changed valves cover gasket (minor leaks due to age) and disclosed my cyl head is clean without carbon deposits. cheers \ Igor

check with starter solenoid wire contact + be sure solenoid stem slides smoothly

i used to change only rubber blades as originals by Toyota and they serve at least 2 years

hi matey as you know i ma not an english - so please have wording (limp mode) well explained to catch that you have a real headache with diesel please