So, right off the bat, 2 things. 1, I changed my radiator, thermostat, spark plugs, and headers. What happened was today the engine just started smacking around like a fish out of water, literally. It was shaking and in order to make it home I had to drive sit at 4k
Rpms, but it didnt shift or didnt move anywhere. I dont know what the issue is, but Id like to find out. And second off, I would love to find possible candidates and info regarding engine swaps and costs for custom wiring for said new engines. Please and thank you people of the forums 🤙🏼

You swapped out headers? I think maybe you used the wrong term. If you had headers on your engine, the only reason you'd want to replace them is if you developed a crack somewhere.

An engine swap is going to be very expensive unless you're going to do all the work yourself. This video we made documenting an engine swap will give you an idea the work that's involved.

Spark plug wires in wrong order? Also same question re headers- why would you change exhaust headers?

I'd start with checking any codes on your OBDII.

Hey, Tim – curious to get your thoughts on my clutch issue. I’ve had two new clutches installed in the last few months and both of them have seemed to fail within a few thousand miles. In both cases, the main symptom is that the clutch starts to smell like it’s been burning when shifting from first through third after many hours of a long drive. Thought the first issue was caused by too little free-play but that was ostensibly fixed when installing the second clutch and I’m having the issue again. Now I have no idea what to suspect – maybe they scratched the outer race when swapping the rear main seal and there’s small leak or a leak from the input shaft? No idea. The hydraulics feel okay so I don’t suspect the cylinders. Have you ever heard of a similar situation?

Did the first clutch look like it was contaminated with oil? What did the mechanic say?

He didn’t mention any oil contamination – said the disc itself was pretty glazed but that the real issue was pressure plate, which had significant heat scarring. Also replaced the fork and throwout bearing with the first clutch.

Well, I would think oil contamination would be pretty apparent so if the mechanic didn't mention it, it's probably not the issue. I know when I was making the video with Dan, he said you have to be careful how much grease you apply to the input shaft of the trans because if any grease slings onto the clutch, it will cause it to slip. I guess that could be a possibility. I'm not an expert on clutches, but if the mechanic did everything right, and the parts used were quality, I don't know why you would be having such early failures.

Thanks, Tim. I’ve got a long drive back to Texas this weekend from Sedona, so we’ll see how it holds up after adding another round of free-play. If it burns up, hopefully my mechanic will stand behind his work. Otherwise, I may be taking another stab at doing the repair in my garage — gave up on the first attempt last year when I couldn’t get to the top bell-housing bolts but I think with a slight body lift and letting the transmission droop down a bit I could get it done with just two hands.

Appreciate all of the effort you guys put into the videos.

You can get to those top bell housing bolts without a body lift. You need to string together enough extensions to come over the top of the transmission and transfer case so you can turn the ratchet behind the transfer case.

These videos will help you with the job if you need to do it again.

Hey Tim/Sean, you ever hear of a squeaking/chattering of sorts happening after doing LBJs, or perhaps experience it yourself? I only ask as I followed your video for a how-to

No, we haven't experienced this. If you got everything back together right, I don't know what would the squeaking/chattering. I wonder if somehow the joint came ungreased. Did you use OEM balljoints?

Indeed I did. It doesn't start right away some I don't think it's a lack of grease, or perhaps even the LBJ as the noise seemed to increase with rain the other day? There's a video here if you want to listen (but mind you this was probably at it's worst and isn't always that constant. Only from the pass wheel). I was just curious what your thoughts were, since you've done this way more than I!

Does it make noise while your rig isn't moving? Since you mentioned rain, it might be a bad pulley, either your alternator, power steering, AC idler pulley or your fan bracket pulley. It it's only when moving and it's on the passenger side, it could be the heat deflector near the catalytic converter that's rattling around making noise. Get under the rig and check it out. I have a feeling it has nothing to do with your LBJ replacement and it's just a coincidence it started right after you completed the job.

Just wanted to say thank you for all your videos. I inherited my 4runner from my Uncle in San Jose 3 years ago. I brought it to Denver, CO as my daily driver for school. Followed your video from changing radiator, fuel filter change, power steering fluid low tech change, strongarm lift gate change, ATF fluid change, and my own oil changes. Tried to do the diff but wasn't able to get the fill plugs off so had to take it into the shop. Going to do more, TBU is next on my list but going to see if I get my scholarship before I drop $$ on it. Thanks Tim!