Took me about 2 hours because I did everything slowly to avoid oil in my face and everywhere else, but I managed to drop the valve body and it's ready to go. Can you believe I've never even changed my own oil? I think I'll be doing everything myself now. A little oil here and there doesn't hurt anything. So now I'm going to hop on the road at about 2AM, arrive at Level 10 around 7AM, work should take an hour or two so they tell me, be back on the road around 9AM, and should be back in Northern VA by 2PM barring any delays. I figured it's cheaper to drive there than spend $80 to ship each way. Plus I don't have jack to do tomorrow. So hopefully my AMSOIL will be here tomorrow too and I'll be up and running by tomorrow night.

Sounds awesome Allan, let us know how your adventure goes!

Will they drop the valve body themselves if I drive the vehcile up there?<P>Due to the fact I only own one vehicle at this time..but have no fear, as soon as the Taco is paid off, I's time for a 4runner limited! or a Supra [img]images/icons/grin.gif" border="0[/img]

Allan,<P>I was there today,Pat is super nice! The power went down so they couldn't do mine,I'll be going back next friday.<P>BTW, supposed to start snowing at noon, 4-8"s.<P>-Phil<p>[ 18 January 2002: Message edited by: PhilR ]

I'd like to drive there and have it done too. I've only got one car though, so I can't be without it for as long as it takes to drop the valve body, send it and wait to get it back. I'm all for it being cheaper as well. Do I need to call and make an appointment or can I just go have it done, since it only takes a short time? Thanks.<P>Vince

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Toyota Punk:<BR><STRONG>I'd like to drive there and have it done too. I've only got one car though, so I can't be without it for as long as it takes to drop the valve body, send it and wait to get it back. I'm all for it being cheaper as well. Do I need to call and make an appointment or can I just go have it done, since it only takes a short time? Thanks.<P>Vince</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>you need to call

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, Helv, Helvetica, Sans">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by cronustrd:<BR><STRONG>Will they drop the valve body themselves if I drive the vehcile up there?</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>yes they will. Pat will even test drive your truck.<p>[ 18 January 2002: Message edited by: PhilR ]

Can I ask the advantage of doing this? <BR>I really dont know much about the internals of the engine, but I am trying to learn.

That is a very aggressive time schedule. I hope you make it. Maybe you should take a change of clothes just in case.<P>Sounds like you are off to a really good start.<P>Tell Pat I said hi.<P>Gadget

Stupid snow. I didn't end up going today because my dad needs the Legend today. He won't drive his car in the snow. I didn't really want to drive in the snow either so this will have to wait until Monday. Same schedule though.