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Yes, one definitely can be added. But he's taking it to a shop and they won't have all those little bits on hand and will charge an arm and a leg or just flat out say they can't do it.
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if the shop doesn't have the equipment i'm talking about i'd leave quickly as they r basic parts of a master fuel pressure set that any basic shop should have, every shop I've worked at has had 1, I have 2 diff brand name set i use 4 personal use. not trying to bust ur balls, just trying to get the point across that if a shop is charging u a lot just to check fuel pressure then they don't have a clue what they r doing and ur money is better spent else where... even if the shop didn't have the above it's not hard to make an adapter, which a good shop will not charge u 4 their learning curve.
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06-11-2020, 10:38 PM
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Actually I know it’s a sin as far as forum members but since this is above my level of wrenching I’m taking it to be diagnosed at a dealership 🤯.......not to worry my friend that works there can give me a decent discount plus I figure they are more versed on Toyota specifically as well as oem and not cheap aftermarket parts.
So they should have all the necessary testing equip on hand.
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When the head gasket started to go on my truck, my truck would shake for 15 seconds or so before it would smooth out. It also didn't blow any white smoke and only after a few weeks would the reservoir be down about a 1/2" or so. Never had any check engine lights for the shaking until it got really bad and I confirmed it was a blown head gasket.
I tried all of the quick "tests" for checking for a bad HG and all of them said I didn't have a blown head gasket until I did a leak down test. The second I pressurized cylinder #3 I had air bubbles coming out of my radiator.
I'm not saying for certain you have a blown HG but its a possibility. If you want to 100% rule it out or confirm it, do a leak down test.
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AGREE thegipper... I think the HG should be looked into. Any white smoke out the tail pipe (step on the gas peddle and look)? Any white gunk in the filler cap? Bubbles in the radiator with cap removed when running at idle? Coolant level dropping a little every week?
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06-12-2020, 09:40 AM
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I agree that this sounds like a head gasket or injector problem. Here's how I would diagnose it:
Symptom: Misfire on startup. What's likely happening is that a cylinder is ingesting some fluid (Fuel or coolant) while the truck sits, and when you start it, it's washing out the spark, causing a misfire.
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I'd start with a cold engine and pull each spark plug. Is one completely covered in fuel? Coolant?
Then I'd run a leakdown test with the radiator cap off. Look for bubbles in the radiator for each cylinder.
Good leakdown and no bubbles: Probably injector.
Bad leakdown and/or bubbles: Headgasket.
In my case I had a Cylinder 2 misfire on startup. I suspected a headgasket, but when I pulled the spark plugs, cylinder 2 was soaked in fuel. Leakdown was perfect, no bubbles.
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06-24-2020, 10:27 PM
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Mystery solved.....
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Official diagnoses is a Headgasket.
My friend that works at a dealership is going to have his master technician do BOTH head gasket s and timing belt/water pump also.
$2600 parts & labor
I thought of course about just doing the gasket that’s faulty as well as an engine swap but for several reasons decided against an engine swap as mine besides the gasket is in pristine well maintained shape good for another 200k easy.
I don’t want anymore problems as I have a 3 week old baby at home so I figured might as well get both gaskets done and hit the timing belt and water pump while they are at It and while it has the attention of a dealership Toyota master mechanic who knows what he is doing.
I was hoping for a vacuum leak or leaky fuel injector but wasn’t going to be so lucky.
I figured on a 22 year old engine with bolts that are 22 years old $2600 with my discount done with oem parts at a dealership with a master Toyota mechanic isn’t a terrible price considering $800 is in oem parts.
Change my mind
Thanks for the responses and ideas as always this forum is super helpful and knowledgeable
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Aww that's a real bummer. Head gaskets are starting to get more common as these engines age more and more. Not as bad as 2nd gens, that's for sure, but still becoming an issue. However, $2600 one sure does beat a car payment every month for the next 10 years. Besides, there's talk of another corona cash hand out from the gov't...
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06-25-2020, 02:18 AM
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Did it slowly get worse? I sometimes get a little bit of shaking ish from my motor when I idle it for a little while most of the time after driving a lot. I haven't done any of my plugs/wires/coils yet so I'm hoping it's just that. I also have a 99 with 160k currently.
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06-25-2020, 05:51 AM
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Yep it slowly got worse no codes, no noticeable coolant level change really either.
I did all the plugs wires iacv, pcv etc.......but in the end obviously it didn’t help bc it was coolant seeping in causing a rough idle.
I’m hesitant to spend this much money on it but I guess I’ll commit to keeping it going. Let’s just hope this isn’t the start of a money pit.
Hopefully your issue is something cheaper but ............sounds like a HG
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Aww that's a real bummer. Head gaskets are starting to get more common as these engines age more and more. Not as bad as 2nd gens, that's for sure, but still becoming an issue.
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I think too many people neglect their cooling systems, which leads to the head gaskets going bad from the coolant side in to the cylinder. (not counting the early 5vz gaskets/engines with the known issue) My mind could be changed with some other evidence though...
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I think too many people neglect their cooling systems, which leads to the head gaskets going bad from the coolant side in to the cylinder. (not counting the early 5vz gaskets/engines with the known issue) My mind could be changed with some other evidence though...
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Which 5vz have a faulty gasket? I have a 1997 and a head gasket issue is the last thing I want in my life right now.
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Which 5vz have a faulty gasket? I have a 1997 and a head gasket issue is the last thing I want in my life right now.
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'96's and maybe early 97's. Heck, it may have already been done on your truck if the recall applied.
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Any of the 5vz can have head gasket failure I have a 2001 that I replaced a head gasket I did one on a 98 and a 97. I think the head gasket will fail at some time at about 220,000 give or take 20,000 your mileage may vary. The only thing you can do keep the cooling system serviced when it does happen take care of it right a way it will only get worse. Don't wait you will end up overheating the engine causing more damage. The JDM engine is a way to go but that can be a crap shoot. If it's only a head gasket I would not go the JDM route but I would make sure I get the heads resurfaced and the valves cut.
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Any of the 5vz can have head gasket failure I have a 2001 that I replaced a head gasket I did one on a 98 and a 97. I think the head gasket will fail at some time at about 220,000 give or take 20,000 your mileage may vary. The only thing you can do keep the cooling system serviced when it does happen take care of it right a way it will only get worse. Don't wait you will end up overheating the engine causing more damage. The JDM engine is a way to go but that can be a crap shoot. If it's only a head gasket I would not go the JDM route but I would make sure I get the heads resurfaced and the valves cut.
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Totally agree with your statement as the motor ages a head gasket can happen and chances are it will happen. I had 1 blow on my 96 3rd gen at 300k and my son had 1 blow on his 4th 08 at 270k. Even the 4.7 v8 have them blow on their 4 runners or lexus when miles get up there. I've always maintained my motors and radiators but age and miles cause even Toyotas to break sometimes.
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Ok so about a month ago the 4runner (99 3.4L Auto 150k) started shaking really bad but only at startup and only for about 10-15 seconds. So naturally as a somewhat mechanically inclined person I
Cleaned MAF sensor, replaced air filter, Replaced IACV valve, cleaned throttle body, replaced PCV valve, grommet, and hose. Replaced spark plugs with Proper OEM as well as NGK wires.
Shake did not go away as i thought it would. No codes have been thrown during this mystery also. Once the shaking stops it is smooth as butter for the remainder of the drive.
Fuel filter is relatively new. All 02 sensors are newish and proper Denso units.
I have used propane to search for vacuum leaks and did not find any, replaced some vacuum hoses as well (just to be anal).
Some of you have no doubt concluded maybe a headgasket. However, oil looks clean and radiator is full, no smoke or sweet smell out of the tailpipe.
So now I am stumped. Hopefully I missed something small that someone else can help me solve this mystery as I am about ready to take to a shop so they can charge me a ton of money only to replace stuff that doesnt need replaced and not fix the problem lol.
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Drive around for about 20 minutes then squeeze the upper radiator hose, if it feels like it pushes in at all you have a head gasket issue. I know you said you're not losing coolant but the tiniest little leak will cause it to run rough without showing a loss of coolant.
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Every 4Runner I bought had a dead rad cap and wouldn’t let it build pressure.
However, saying that if you don’t have a overheating problem you could drive with the cap loose and see if it acts differently.
If lack of pressure makes it better you have a head gasket problem.
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