1st Gen T4R DIY, Maintenance, Repair, and Modification Videos

mtbtim · Sep 15, 2019

Hey Dudes,

I started a thread like this in the 3rd Gen section of the forum and now that I have an 85 and I'm making videos from the work I'm doing on it, I decided it made sense to start a video library in the Classic section of the forum as well.

This thread is also open to anyone else who would like to post their DIY videos. I will keep a Table of Contents updated so it will be easier for people to find the video they are looking for.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1) Solid Front Axle Service Part 1 & 2
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3356053-post2.html

2) Driveshaft Repair - Spline and Slip Assembly Replacement
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3356064-post3.html

3) Toyota 22RE Tune-up
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3373216-post5.html

4) Driveshaft Repair - Slip Yoke Grease Plug Has Fallen Out
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3373825-post6.html

5) Toyota 22RE Cold Start Diagnosis and Fix
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3377335-post7.html

6) Toyota 22RE Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3410431-post14.html

mtbtim · Sep 15, 2019

Solid Front Axle Service Part 1 & 2

If you wanted to know how to service your solid front axle or replace a broken part somewhere in the assembly, this video series will show you how to get it done. We also show how to upgrade your knuckle (trunion) bearings with a Marlin Crawler 25mm knuckle bearing/pin upgrade kit.
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mtbtim · Sep 15, 2019

Driveshaft Repair - Spline and Slip Assembly Replacement

I noticed my front driveshaft had a bad u-joint, knew I could fix that, but there was also gross play in the splines which I knew I couldn't fix. Brought it to a driveshaft shop local to me in San Jose, California and got a heavy duty Trail Gear slip and spline assembly welded on and then rebalanced. If you find you're in the same situation, this might be an option for you as well instead of replacing the whole driveshaft.

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RAD4Runner · Sep 19, 2019

Nice! Thanks for sharing. IT makes tasks less daunting when we see fellow hobbyists do it and succeed.

mtbtim · Oct 17, 2019

Toyota 22RE Tune-Up

Here's a video showing you how to perform a tune-up on a 22RE motor.

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mtbtim · Oct 18, 2019

Driveshaft Repair - Slip yoke grease plug has fallen out

This video discusses a problem you might encounter with one of your driveshafts and how you can fix it.

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mtbtim · Oct 24, 2019

Toyota 22RE Cold Start Diagnosis and Fix

If you're having a cold start issue with your 22RE motor, this video will share with you a couple possibilities what the problem is and how to fix it.

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oken_e · Nov 2, 2019

Thanks so much for posting this. I just bought a 1986 4Runner from a neglectful owner that I'll be needing to sink some man-hours into.

I found out after taking it to the car wash that the o-ring on my distributor cap is totally rotten. I noticed in the video you were able to salvage yours—but do you by chance have a part no. for that o-ring or a lead on where they can be bought? I tried a couple of parts stores in town with no luck.

mtbtim · Nov 3, 2019

oken_e said:
Thanks so much for posting this. I just bought a 1986 4Runner from a neglectful owner that I'll be needing to sink some man-hours into.

I found out after taking it to the car wash that the o-ring on my distributor cap is totally rotten. I noticed in the video you were able to salvage yours—but do you by chance have a part no. for that o-ring or a lead on where they can be bought? I tried a couple of parts stores in town with no luck.

I don't have a part number for that o-ring, but if it were me, I'd just visit my local Toyota dealer and pick one up. That o-ring can't cost that much money even at the dealership.

Folsom4Rnr · Nov 6, 2019

Super happy to run across this thread. Picked up a SAS'd 89 earlier this year and have been (very slowly) getting to know her and am sure this will help. Thanks for posting.

RAD4Runner · Nov 7, 2019

oken_e said:
... do you by chance have a part no. for that o-ring or a lead on where they can be bought? I tried a couple of parts stores in town with no luck.

mtbtim said:
..That o-ring can't cost that much money even at the dealership.

YUP, inexpensive. I got Code 1081027 Distributor Cap O Ring 22R, for $3.49 from LC Engineering.

mtbtim,
Thank you very much, Sir, for sharing your knowledge and experience.

pinemind · Dec 5, 2019

22RE Cylinder Head Removal

So I stumbled upon this. Very informative and live end to end. Most head gasket/timing chain videos are old, grainy, or incomplete. Removes the head in a little over an hour

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-AQWI1J9Ms

oken_e · Dec 10, 2019

mtbtim said:
I don't have a part number for that o-ring, but if it were me, I'd just visit my local Toyota dealer and pick one up. That o-ring can't cost that much money even at the dealership.

Thanks for the tip—I overlooked the most obvious solution. It was no problem getting that part from Toyota. Here's what was left of the old o-ring when I replaced it:

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mtbtim · Dec 17, 2019

Toyota 22RE Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement

Hey Dudes,

If you found that your Engine Temperature Gauge isn't reading correctly or not at all, it may be because your coolant temp sensor has gone bad. In this video, I show you how to replace this sensor.

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Cali 4runner · Dec 18, 2019

Nice vid. I read on yotatech that there are screws that come loose behind the temp gauge due to temperature fluctuations over the years. There is no longer good contact on the temp sensor and with no resistance on the gauge it immediately goes to the middle when powered.

mtbtim · Dec 23, 2019

Cali 4runner said:
Nice vid. I read on yotatech that there are screws that come loose behind the temp gauge due to temperature fluctuations over the years. There is no longer good contact on the temp sensor and with no resistance on the gauge it immediately goes to the middle when powered.

I read the same thing and checked the screws that hold the gauge onto the dash cluster and they were tight. I couldn't turn them at all. My gauge is now working properly most of the time. It still sometimes jumps to operating temp right away, but it seems manually moving the gauge helped reset it I guess.

ALANTYRA · Jan 8, 2020

mtbtim said:
If you wanted to know how to service your solid front axle or replace a broken part somewhere in the assembly, this video series will show you how to get it done. We also show how to upgrade your knuckle (trunion) bearings with a Marlin Crawler 25mm knuckle bearing/pin upgrade kit filezilla uc browser rufus.
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the splines which I knew I couldn't fix. Brought it to a driveshaft shop local to me in San Jose, California and got a heavy duty Trail Gear slip and spline assembly welded on and then rebalanced. If you find you're in the same situation, this might be an option for you as well instead of replacing the whole driveshaf

mtbtim · Jan 8, 2020

ALANTYRA said:
the splines which I knew I couldn't fix. Brought it to a driveshaft shop local to me in San Jose, California and got a heavy duty Trail Gear slip and spline assembly welded on and then rebalanced. If you find you're in the same situation, this might be an option for you as well instead of replacing the whole driveshaf

I don't understand the purpose of your post. You quoted me but then didn't say anything.

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