I have recently noticed a strange vibration and sqeeling/light grinding noise that can be felt on the floorboard from the front drivers side drive line. I called my "go to" mechanic. He told me he had heard of this problem in cold temps around *10. He thought it may be the front SPINDLE BUSHINGS that needed to be driven out and replaced with needle bearings.....about a $300 repair. Anyone else have this problem or know anything about it??
Also I am faced with a coolant leak...probably BEHIND the timing belt IDLER pully...the one that has a coolant passage that goes right through the center of the pully into the manifold. Looks like I might as well replace the waterpump, timing belt, tensioner and gaskets along with the Idler pulley as well. I am aware there are NO gaskets for these conections on the water passages for this inlet/pulley assembly...you HAVE TO USE PERMATEX "THE RIGHT STUFF". HERE WE GO AGAIN!!! I am starting to dislike this 4Runner....$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

I think I found the source of the strange noise and the problem. If you are interested....check out this site. One more thing....I bought the Toyota Factory Repair Manual from my local dealer....$90.00 Should be worth the price to have answers and detailed instructions for repairs and maintainance.



http://www.alldata.com/service_provi.../20050706.html

Interesting, i get a grinding noise in 4wd when its realy cold!
this sounds like the problem.

I think a repack is needed for my hubs but I could be wrong - I will have to take it in and have it checked.. but I bet it is a repack needed - last time I heard it my Pathfinder had it - and it needed a repack.. now I have the 4runner with a similar noise from the left front.