3rd Gen T4R DIY Maintenance, Repair and Modification Videos

mtbtim said:
Don't torque it to the FSM spec. Just use your best judgement and get it snug with a 3/8" ratchet.
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^^^This. I had to remove another stuck plug (2nd time in a year) recently that I had tightened per the Toyota specs on a new diff from ECGS. Even with a brand new diff, with clean surfaces, and torque properly, it was stuck. After getting it out, I didn't have a replacement plug (it was a month before I was able to get back under there and put an new plug in), so just tightened the stripped one back in with the extractor I used to get it out. I bet that extractor only put, maybe, 10 ft/lbs on it. When I pulled it a month later, it was on there tight! I think maybe 20 ft/lbs on that thing is more than enough to keep it from going anywhere.
 
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what is this part?

This little black plastic thing broke out...important?

also seems to be leaking a bit of oil?
 

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kcferguson1 said:
what is this part?

This little black plastic thing broke out...important?

also seems to be leaking a bit of oil?
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That's a breather for the starter motor. What it's purpose is, I'm not 100% sure. I'm guessing it's to give some air flow so moisture doesn't build up inside. The starter motor only runs for a very short time so I doubt it's to let pressure escape that builds up from the heat that's generated but I could be wrong.
 
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kcferguson1 said:
what is this part?

This little black plastic thing broke out...important?

also seems to be leaking a bit of oil?
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If it is the black plastic thing that attaches to the starter, I recently broke mine too when I was replacing my transmission. If I remember correctly I think there are 2 of them attached to the starter. I super glued it back on. Haven't checked to see if it stayed glued on.
 
I created a video to troubleshoot the rear defogger. I made it pretty thorough and included testing the defroster switch, location of the wiring harness points to test and other useful info.
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Hebrews 6:20 said:
I created a video to troubleshoot the rear defogger. I made it pretty thorough and included testing the defroster switch, location of the wiring harness points to test and other useful info.
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I added your video to the table of contents. Thanks for the contribution.
 
1999 SR5 "not so regular" radiator support replacement

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I hope the link works in this. I did a video on how I did my rad support. You will see me remove it and place the new one in place but no welding in the video. I am an absolute beginner with bodywork so go easy on me! Figured this may help others!
 
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Since I bought my 98 4runner the diagnostic port has had a bridge between wa and wb.I ran a search here couldn’t find anything. Googling seems that it may be clearing code for abs. My rear seals were leakin, probably affecting abs according to the brake and alignment shop I use, but I’ve never seen an abs code. their scanner did not show any abs code either. I want to pull the wire bridge between the two but just wanted some expert advice/reassurance that all it’s doing is clearing code and that I’m not gonna mess anything up removing the wire. Any advice/help?
 
New video for you guys, we wanted to highlight [MENTION=107674]JRZEE2000TR4LTD[/MENTION] climate control services. He's been on the forum for a long time just like us, and has a solid track record of successful repairs. If you need your automatic climate control repaired, hit him up & mention "sicmods" in a PM or an email for 10% off!



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mtbtim said:
Do you have water dripping from areas of your headliner? Do you have a sunroof in your vehicle? If the answer is Yes to both questions, watch this video to try to isolate where your leak is coming from. It could be because you have clogged sunroof drains that need to cleared.

You can clear your own drains with a little persuasion from weed whacker line or some other type of solid line you can snake in the drains.

**In the video, I say the driver side rear drain travels down the B-Pillar but it actually travels down the C-Pillar and then over the wheel-well.

**Some people have employed the use of compressed air but you need to be careful if you choose this method. If you use too high of air pressure, you could force the drain tube off the fitting and then you'd be forced to pull down your headliner so you can reattach the drain tube.

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the sun roof on my daughters 96 wont open to get to drain lines. is there a way to hand crank these open?
 
infamousRNR said:
New video for you guys, we wanted to highlight [MENTION=107674]JRZEE2000TR4LTD[/MENTION] climate control services. He's been on the forum for a long time just like us, and has a solid track record of successful repairs. If you need your automatic climate control repaired, hit him up & mention "sicmods" in a PM or an email for 10% off!



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Thanks for your wonderful videos. Very helpful!
 
What is Best bang for your buck 3 inch lift for my 3rd gen limited? I'm sitting on a really old 3 inch in the rear and a spacer leavening kit be front. I am tired of it hahaha. Anyone pulled the fender Flair's off there limited and bondoed the hole I was tired of all the plastic Bondo tips?
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agoodemail97 said:
What is Best bang for your buck 3 inch lift for my 3rd gen limited? I'm sitting on a really old 3 inch in the rear and a spacer leavening kit be front. I am tired of it hahaha. Anyone pulled the fender Flair's off there limited and bondoed the hole I was tired of all the plastic Bondo tips?
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This thread will be a good start for your research:3rd Gen 4Runner Lift Information and FAQ's
 
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