1st Gen T4R DIY, Maintenance, Repair, and Modification Videos
Hey Dudes,
I started a thread like this in the 3rd Gen section of the forum and now that I have an 85 and I'm making videos from the work I'm doing on it, I decided it made sense to start a video library in the Classic section of the forum as well.
This thread is also open to anyone else who would like to post their DIY videos. I will keep a Table of Contents updated so it will be easier for people to find the video they are looking for.
If you wanted to know how to service your solid front axle or replace a broken part somewhere in the assembly, this video series will show you how to get it done. We also show how to upgrade your knuckle (trunion) bearings with a Marlin Crawler 25mm knuckle bearing/pin upgrade kit.
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Driveshaft Repair - Spline and Slip Assembly Replacement
I noticed my front driveshaft had a bad u-joint, knew I could fix that, but there was also gross play in the splines which I knew I couldn't fix. Brought it to a driveshaft shop local to me in San Jose, California and got a heavy duty Trail Gear slip and spline assembly welded on and then rebalanced. If you find you're in the same situation, this might be an option for you as well instead of replacing the whole driveshaft.
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Nice! Thanks for sharing. IT makes tasks less daunting when we see fellow hobbyists do it and succeed.
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86 4Runner, 22R-Eliable, 5-Speed Manual, dlx. WHAT'S YOURS?
If you want us to help from afar please let us see, hear, feel what you're dealing with.
A picture paints a thousand words.
Toyota components are bullet-proof. Issues often arise from poor wiring, assembly and/or maintenance. Suspect those first.
Next only to our senses, the multi-meter is the most important electrical diagnostic tool. Spend $6 at Harbor Freight or $$$ blindly replacing parts.
Thanks so much for posting this. I just bought a 1986 4Runner from a neglectful owner that I'll be needing to sink some man-hours into.
I found out after taking it to the car wash that the o-ring on my distributor cap is totally rotten. I noticed in the video you were able to salvage yours—but do you by chance have a part no. for that o-ring or a lead on where they can be bought? I tried a couple of parts stores in town with no luck.
Thanks so much for posting this. I just bought a 1986 4Runner from a neglectful owner that I'll be needing to sink some man-hours into.
I found out after taking it to the car wash that the o-ring on my distributor cap is totally rotten. I noticed in the video you were able to salvage yours—but do you by chance have a part no. for that o-ring or a lead on where they can be bought? I tried a couple of parts stores in town with no luck.
I don't have a part number for that o-ring, but if it were me, I'd just visit my local Toyota dealer and pick one up. That o-ring can't cost that much money even at the dealership.
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Super happy to run across this thread. Picked up a SAS'd 89 earlier this year and have been (very slowly) getting to know her and am sure this will help. Thanks for posting.
... do you by chance have a part no. for that o-ring or a lead on where they can be bought? I tried a couple of parts stores in town with no luck.
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Originally Posted by mtbtim
..That o-ring can't cost that much money even at the dealership.
YUP, inexpensive. I got Code 1081027 Distributor Cap O Ring 22R, for $3.49 from LC Engineering.
mtbtim,
Thank you very much, Sir, for sharing your knowledge and experience.
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86 4Runner, 22R-Eliable, 5-Speed Manual, dlx. WHAT'S YOURS?
If you want us to help from afar please let us see, hear, feel what you're dealing with.
A picture paints a thousand words.
Toyota components are bullet-proof. Issues often arise from poor wiring, assembly and/or maintenance. Suspect those first.
Next only to our senses, the multi-meter is the most important electrical diagnostic tool. Spend $6 at Harbor Freight or $$$ blindly replacing parts.
So I stumbled upon this. Very informative and live end to end. Most head gasket/timing chain videos are old, grainy, or incomplete. Removes the head in a little over an hour
I don't have a part number for that o-ring, but if it were me, I'd just visit my local Toyota dealer and pick one up. That o-ring can't cost that much money even at the dealership.
Thanks for the tip—I overlooked the most obvious solution. It was no problem getting that part from Toyota. Here's what was left of the old o-ring when I replaced it:
Toyota 22RE Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement
Hey Dudes,
If you found that your Engine Temperature Gauge isn't reading correctly or not at all, it may be because your coolant temp sensor has gone bad. In this video, I show you how to replace this sensor.
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Nice vid. I read on yotatech that there are screws that come loose behind the temp gauge due to temperature fluctuations over the years. There is no longer good contact on the temp sensor and with no resistance on the gauge it immediately goes to the middle when powered.