mikegml
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Posts: 76 
Primary Vehicle: RAV4 VVTi 2.0 3 door
Year: 2005
Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by mikegml on Dec 25, 2019 21:12:25 GMT
Full nomenclature Rav4.2.5 Granite. Bullet proof engine and gearbox. Welcome abroad. Cracking wee car. Search out recent posts by me selling wan. That's good to know. I assume the RAV4 '2' means series 2. What's the '5' stand for? I'm in Watford but I'm collectinh her from Scotland! I'll have a nice long drive back down with maybe a detour or two. |
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mikegml
Club Member
Posts: 76
Primary Vehicle: RAV4 VVTi 2.0 3 door
Year: 2005
Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by mikegml on Dec 25, 2019 21:14:48 GMT
That’s nice it’s a granite ? First job....the chrome side bars the rivets on the black plastic end caps rot away and you loose the cap 🙄 drill out and put bigger rivets in ASAP to save the ones you have left 👍🏻👍🏻 Toyota use to sell them as a separate part but sadly no longer available 😕 So they're Toyota side bars then? I'll put a couple of wide flange rivets in each one. |
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Post by bigkev on Dec 25, 2019 21:32:41 GMT
Full nomenclature Rav4.2.5 Granite. Bullet proof engine and gearbox. Welcome abroad. Cracking wee car. Search out recent posts by me selling wan. That's good to know. I assume the RAV4 '2' means series 2. What's the '5' stand for? I'm in Watford but I'm collectinh her from Scotland! I'll have a nice long drive back down with maybe a detour or two. The .5 denotes it is the facelift model, mainly consisting of round foglights on front spoiler. Whereaboots up here you travelling to......? |
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mikegml
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Posts: 76
Primary Vehicle: RAV4 VVTi 2.0 3 door
Year: 2005
Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by mikegml on Dec 25, 2019 21:35:18 GMT
Galashiels. I try to come up to Scotland whenever I can. I do a bit of photography and can't think of anywhere better. Why can't it be nearer?
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Post by jasehutch on Dec 25, 2019 21:56:46 GMT
Looks ace..I've got two spare end caps  Cool. Want to sell one of them or can you tell me where to get them? I just need to check I still have two spare.. :TU: |
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mikegml
Club Member
Posts: 76
Primary Vehicle: RAV4 VVTi 2.0 3 door
Year: 2005
Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by mikegml on Dec 25, 2019 22:12:31 GMT
I just need to check I still have two spare..  OK mate just give me a shout to let me know. Thanks. |
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Post by unclebob on Dec 25, 2019 22:22:01 GMT
I just need to check I still have two spare.. OK mate just give me a shout to let me know. Thanks. That’s a brilliant outcome if Jase still has a pair .....lucky you joined the club then 😉👍🏻 |
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mikegml
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Posts: 76
Primary Vehicle: RAV4 VVTi 2.0 3 door
Year: 2005
Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by mikegml on Dec 25, 2019 22:36:50 GMT
That’s a brilliant outcome if Jase still has a pair .....lucky you joined the club then 😉👍🏻 I researched a few RAV sites but this one seemed the most practical useful one. Here's a question that should maybe go into the technical section but as it's a real easy one here goes........ What size wheel nuts are on the wheels? I'm not sure if the alloys on the car have locking nuts but I'll def' need to get some if not, inc' one for the spare. |
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Post by unclebob on Dec 25, 2019 23:20:43 GMT
Bigkev had a Granite so might be able to advise but if you can get a wheel nut off and post up a photo , we can see if it’s taper seat or flat washer type 👍🏻
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mikegml
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Posts: 76
Primary Vehicle: RAV4 VVTi 2.0 3 door
Year: 2005
Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by mikegml on Dec 25, 2019 23:43:37 GMT
Ta. Don't pick her up for a few days. I'll grab a set then.
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Post by bigkev on Dec 26, 2019 7:16:51 GMT
Galashiels. I try to come up to Scotland whenever I can. I do a bit of photography and can't think of anywhere better. Why can't it be nearer? Great part of the country, Gala, but your FIRST job will be to have the underside well and truly pressure washed. When its clean, huv a wee keek at the fuel filler pipe, removing its cover to do so. The Borders mud may well be in there chewing Friar Tuck oot the metal down pipe......clean meticulousfully and get it sealeded. Yer a lucky man we have Oor Jase the Hoarderiser.......those end caps are as rare as finding nice people in That London. Ignore all other advice.....drill oot them poppity rivets holding the end caps on, and consult Davrav on here re. the best masticated glue to STICK them back on. Start looking now too furra driver’s side sun visor......it may be weak and/or not springing back up alreadeez. Personfully, I would change out the side TUBES for a pair of side STEPS......look better in my opinion and save lotsa crud getting to cling to doors......Jase will argue, but he’s English with a reputation for violins. Check operation of Radio/CD Player......if any faults got wan here in the Arctic, fooly workful. |
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Post by bigkev on Dec 26, 2019 7:22:49 GMT
Bigkev had a Granite so might be able to advise but if you can get a wheel nut off and post up a photo , we can see if it’s taper seat or flat washer type 👍🏻 It is flat captive washer type, Bob/Mike.......those alloys also best ever, made in That Italy by Ronal, still very much in business. |
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Post by bigkev on Dec 26, 2019 7:30:14 GMT
Galashiels. I try to come up to Scotland whenever I can. I do a bit of photography and can't think of anywhere better. Why can't it be nearer? Great part of the country, Gala, but your FIRST job will be to have the underside well and truly pressure washed. When its clean, huv a wee keek at the fuel filler pipe, removing its cover to do so. The Borders mud may well be in there chewing Friar Tuck oot the metal down pipe......clean meticulousfully and get it sealeded. Yer a lucky man we have Oor Jase the Hoarderiser.......those end caps are as rare as finding nice people in That London. Ignore all other advice.....drill oot them poppity rivets holding the end caps on, and consult Davrav on here re. the best masticated glue to STICK them back on. Start looking now too furra driver’s side sun visor......it may be weak and/or not springing back up alreadeez. Personfully, I would change out the side TUBES for a pair of side STEPS......look better in my opinion and save lotsa crud getting to cling to doors......Jase will argue, but he’s English with a reputation for violins. Check operation of Radio/CD Player......if any faults got wan here in the Arctic, fooly workful. Nurra wee nugget......how do you clean up those side tubes.....? As Jase now knows, having fainted at my original suggestment......BRAND NEW BLIDDY BRILLO PAD, wan forceach tube if need be. The pink soap is the lubricant key......thesecare high grade stainless steel, same maker as those alloys, Ronal, and the tubes areca VERY saleable commodity I found, but OEM 3 DOOR steps are very hard to find. I huv spoked. |
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mikegml
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Posts: 76
Primary Vehicle: RAV4 VVTi 2.0 3 door
Year: 2005
Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by mikegml on Dec 26, 2019 7:33:59 GMT
Cheers for all the info'
Fuel filler pipe? In the engine compartment or on the underside? I did ask if there was any significant rust underneath and was told no. The seller has taken the vehicle in and sold it on twice so is familiar with it.
I do intend to have it blasted underneath and apply some sort of protection. What's recomended?
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mikegml
Club Member
Posts: 76
Primary Vehicle: RAV4 VVTi 2.0 3 door
Year: 2005
Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by mikegml on Dec 26, 2019 7:36:14 GMT
Bigkev had a Granite so might be able to advise but if you can get a wheel nut off and post up a photo , we can see if it’s taper seat or flat washer type 👍🏻 It is flat captive washer type, Bob/Mike.......those alloys also best ever, made in That Italy by Ronal, still very much in business. Do you know what size? 12mm, 10mm, length? Got a picture? If not no big deal, I'll soon find out. |
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