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#1967 of 2606 Re: 1988 Toyota 4runner [gcaguy] by nippononly

Oct 26, 2006 (7:03 am)

Replying to: gcaguy (Oct 26, 2006 2:38 am)

Well, I live in California, and California is expensive, but about two years ago I had a friend with a 1990 4Runner (same V-6 as your friend's) and he spent about $2000 on a rebuild, which included removal and installation. He also spent a few hundred more for a complete tune-up and timing belt and all the rest, but the actual rebuild part including the labor was about $2000 of it. He is like your friend, will never give up his Runner for a newer one.
 
At 250K, your friend is well into the territory where the engine could be having ring trouble. That's a fair pile of miles. Using a heavy heavy oil will stave off the inevitable, but creates other problems. If she likes it and it is in very good shape apart from this problem, she should check around and find a reputable place for the rebuild, and price it. Good places will warrant their work for 12 months/12K miles.

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#1968 of 2606 Driver side window goes back down after auto-up. by nonewilson

Oct 26, 2006 (11:40 am)

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#1973 of 2606 Door Ding Protection by mike805

Oct 28, 2006 (6:36 am)