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#69 of 76 Re: Does Tire Size Affect Torque? by 4runnertank [4runnertank] by mwolfe Jul 30, 2008 (6:04 am)
Replying to: 4runnertank (Nov 29, 2006 12:18 pm) Bwahhhhhaaaahhhhhaaaahhhaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!   I'm gonna go buy some wider shoes and see if I can walk on walls.....
#70 of 76 Drivability issues by mwolfe Jul 30, 2008 (6:23 am)
I bought a 95 4-Runner with a 3.0 m/t 130K miles for $1500 because it had a blown head gasket. I replaced the head gaskets, and everything seems tight. BTW, origional problems looks to have been overheating due to a failed fan clutch, and a ton of gunk in the radiator. My fuel mileage is slowing increasing, and I have been running lucas fuel injector cleaner at every fillup. It is just shy of 20MPG as of yesterday. My issues are: General lack of power- a friend let me drive his 89 3.0, and it blew mine away in the power department. Rough idle: idles rough enough to shake the shifter, almost as if a cylinder is partially missing. This happens most of the time, but on occassion, it's smooth. Uneven accelleration: if you accellerate at a contant rate, the engine seems "more efficient" at a certain RPM range ( 2500-3000 ). If you give it the gas, it makes more noise, but doesn't seem to take off that much faster. (feels like clogged cat ). I didn't have the ability to drive it pre-gasket issue, so I was wondering if anyone had som advice before I start throwing wads at it replacing sensors, etc. I have tried to check the MAS, TPS and air bypass according to my Haynes manual, nothing seems right. In fact, the pin on the MAS that the manual tells me to check is missing on my harness connector, so I wonder why it even matters. When I check the resistance, it jumps all over as I actuate the flapper. The air bypass never seems to shut off, and my TPS doesn't seem to short the IDL and full throttle contacts.
#71 of 76 95 4runner head gaskets by davidalaska Apr 23, 2009 (9:40 pm)
Can anyone tell me how I can get the starter pulled back so I can remove the harmonic balancer. I am removing the head gaskets, new timing belt and water pump since I am tearing it down. if anyone has any advice I could sure it. I have a manual but it covers a large time period it does not tell me everything . Like the tire well entry to the starter that i still can't see the bolts. I thought after trying for more than 2 hours to get to the starter. maybe i could cut the belt since i am replacing it any way. i thought could get to the starter after the heads are removed and take the balancer off at that time. Any advice would be great?
#72 of 76 Blown head gasket safety bulletin?? by bluegrassfan May 03, 2009 (8:23 pm)
Hi, and I am hoping that someone can help me with my problem. I own a 1990 Toy 4Runner SR5 V6. I had ZERO problems with her since I bought her 2+ years ago, 190,000 miles, eligible for the steering rod recall and that has been done. The beginning numbers on the VIN are JT3 and it has a manufactured date of 10/89.   My question is this, I know about the Techinal Service Bulletin on the head gaskets, but in my llllllooooonnnngggg arduous search; I ran across another forum in which this person discovered a addition to the TSB where Toyota would repair the HG and or replace the engine in some cases. It was called the "Special Service Campaign Program" This is the quote from the post " Under the Special Service Campaign Program, the head gaskets will be replaced on all the affected vehicles regardless of leakage or not, and there will not be any age, mileage or time restrictions under the Special Service Campaign."   Here is the catch, your vehicle VIN MUST be listed in the program. I have tried .....and failed to find this list;I was kind of hoping that it would SOMEWHERE on the internet. I have been quoted prices from $500.00 for labor if I buy the parts, to $3200.00 from Toyota. The mechanic in town said it was either a blown gasket or head, with the amount (ALOT) of white smoke/steam, Toyota said the same. I found 2 places where I can buy the heads one place $250.00 ea. and the other $325.00 ea.. I will get her repaired, but I was wondering :   How do I find this VIN list???   THANK YOU TO ALL WHO REPLY. Replies to this message: anna2776 (May 19, 2009 5:20 am)
#73 of 76 Re: Blown head gasket safety bulletin?? [bluegrassfan] by anna2776 May 19, 2009 (5:20 am)
Replying to: bluegrassfan (May 03, 2009 8:23 pm) Hi, I am unfortunately in a similar situation and being quoted similar prices on headgasket repair. I was all set to have the job done by someone, but have put it on hold for a few days to figure out if I should bail from the truck altogether. Mine is a 95 with 110K and a blown headgasket, but the truck isn't overheating and my mechanic doesn't think the heads are warped. I'm trying to find out whether I can be reasonably sure I can get a year or two out of the truck (at least ~40,000 miles) if I get the repair done. Also, will sending the heads to a machine shop make it less likely to blow in the future? I've read about the Special Campaign Service Program, and I'm working on figuring out whether it would include my truck or not.   Any suggestions or opinions would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you:)
#74 of 76 92 4runner by cycle_34 Oct 25, 2009 (8:41 am)
i have a 92 4runner with a 3.0 automatic and it starts up and runs seemingly perfect but after about 30-45 minutes running, driving or idling, it starts to stumble right off idle. it will idle perfectly but as soon as you touch the throttle it cuts out, it doesnt die but it will cut out and rev over and over again until you let off the pedal. but if you turn it off and let it cool for about 2 hours it starts up and runs fine for about 30 minutes til it starts cutting out again. any ideas would be a great help. Thanks
#75 of 76 Re: Radio Antenna [4runnertank] by 95runner Oct 26, 2009 (4:20 pm)
Replying to: 4runnertank (Nov 22, 2006 7:45 am) i learned this the hard way too. the antenna can actually come out when fully extended out. it took me a good hour or more to do this my self. so when extended leave the radio on, and unscrew the round nut on the front fender of the passenger side and pull the old one out and take the new one and put down thru the hole and then make sure that it hits the gear to reel it back in. turn the radio off and let it coil back in side and then put the ring back on
#76 of 76 Re: Question about recall and owners manual [luvmyrunner] by 95runner Oct 26, 2009 (8:35 pm)
Replying to: luvmyrunner (Apr 01, 2007 6:23 pm) i have a 95 and the shift lock override is to release the gear shifter. the little plastic top on there comes off and the key will fit in to release the gear shifter lever

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