[jsluse]

Originally Posted by Devbot

I would check your oil immediately if you havent. Do you notice any smoke from the exhaust? The intake manifold gasket could've corroded away between the coolant passage and intake port

No smoke at all. Oil is clean and looks good.


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[Bad Luck]

Originally Posted by jsluse

Engine oil is clean, transmission fluid is clean. No smoke.


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What color is your engine oil and transmission fluid? Does the transmission fluid smell burnt?

[jsluse]

Originally Posted by Bad Luck

What color is your engine oil and transmission fluid? Does the transmission fluid smell burnt?

Fluid smells fine, looks a little dark but doesn’t smell burnt at all.


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[Bad Luck]

Originally Posted by jsluse

Fluid smells fine, looks a little dark but doesn’t smell burnt at all.


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This is like pulling teeth here... If you had to pick a color from a color wheel or paint chips at your local Lowes/Home Depot, what color would the engine oil and transmission fluid be?

[HiLife]

Originally Posted by jsluse

I started working on different issues but noticed the coolant reservoir was empty. I put coolant in and it ran better. Next day it was empty again (not sure how low it was, there wasn’t a puddle under the truck) I added fluid (truck was cold this time) but noticed the VSC/TRACTION light was on as well as check engine. I know there is a small leak from radiator to transmission coolant, working on getting it fixed.

Originally Posted by jsluse

It is from a shit job of being installed. The clamp is too big and loose. Replacing it tonight. I assumed Firestone installed it correctly but clearly they didn’t and don’t feel comfortable with them doing it again.

Maybe Firestone didn't properly burp the cooling system and that is where your coolant went? Before you begin your day, remove the rad cap and top off the radiator, and fill the rad reservoir to the cold fill line. Then continue to monitor for coolant loss.

If you want to pressure test the system, you could find coolant dribbling from loose clamps through this. Pressure tool could be rented from Autozone (sku-449951, 940427T). Or Orielly (67085).

[jsluse]

Originally Posted by Bad Luck

This is like pulling teeth here... If you had to pick a color from a color wheel or paint chips at your local Lowes/Home Depot, what color would the engine oil and transmission fluid be?

I’m sorry to be a pain or make this hard. It is something I haven’t worked on before and have limited knowledge. It is a pink color, Maybe fuchsia describes it best. Not light but not dark pink.


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[jsluse]

Originally Posted by HiLife

Maybe Firestone didn't properly burp the cooling system and that is where your coolant went? Before you begin your day, remove the rad cap and top off the radiator, and fill the rad reservoir to the cold fill line. Then continue to monitor for coolant loss.

If you want to pressure test the system, you could find coolant dribbling from loose clamps through this. Pressure tool could be rented from Autozone (sku-449951, 940427T). Or Orielly (67085).

I have given up on working the system and taken to Firestone since the installed and warranty it. I hope that fixed the idle and will continue to troubleshoot from there if it doesn’t.


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[gHo5tRider]

yeah good call

[fathousecat_]

What's the part number for the crush washer when doing a drain and fill on the transmission? (5spd).

[CoCoCo4Runner]

I’m shopping for replacement engines via car-part.com, I’ve got a 1998 4wd, I can swap anything in from 1998-2002 right? Is the only difference between motors going to be with the throttle body?


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[Bad Luck]

Originally Posted by CoCoCo4Runner

I’m shopping for replacement engines via car-part.com, I’ve got a 1998 4wd, I can swap anything in from 1998-2002 right? Is the only difference between motors going to be with the throttle body?


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Don't quote me on this, but I'm pretty sure fuel injectors changed in 99. I would plan on reusing your original harness and injectors/throttle body

[HiLife]

According to Toyota part numbers, heads are the same for 96-02.
But, for some reason the block is broken down to 5/97-1/99. And 1 /99-...

I don't know what are the differences between the two.

[xXKILLAWHALEXx]

Ive been looking up snorkels for 98 my 4runner but all i keep seeing is safari and helix or however its spelled. Anyone know what other brands have snorkels for a 3rd gen? I was hoping to find something more boxed shaped rather than rounded out like that safari one. That one alpha equipt snorkel for the 5th gen looks sick! You guys think it'd be possible to find a way to fit it on a 3rd?

[Bad Luck]

Originally Posted by xXKILLAWHALEXx

Ive been looking up snorkels for 98 my 4runner but all i keep seeing is safari and helix or however its spelled. Anyone know what other brands have snorkels for a 3rd gen? I was hoping to find something more boxed shaped rather than rounded out like that safari one. That one alpha equipt snorkel for the 5th gen looks sick! You guys think it'd be possible to find a way to fit it on a 3rd?

Have you seen this snorkel yet? https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...4-snorkel.html

[cl4Rk]

Originally Posted by xXKILLAWHALEXx

Ive been looking up snorkels for 98 my 4runner but all i keep seeing is safari and helix or however its spelled. Anyone know what other brands have snorkels for a 3rd gen? I was hoping to find something more boxed shaped rather than rounded out like that safari one. That one alpha equipt snorkel for the 5th gen looks sick! You guys think it'd be possible to find a way to fit it on a 3rd?

I know you’re asking for a snorkel other than a Hilux, but this video will likely be helpful no matter which snorkel you end up with:

Hilux 167 Snorkel Install on a 3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner - YouTube