Recent content by 03blkrunner

Yeah, I noticed that. Wasn't sure if meant hadn't visited or hadn't posted. I tend to search/lurk far more than I post. I pulled connector at ECU to check ohm readings. I'm getting correct readings above 1MΩ for SL2- / + to body but SL2+/- I'm getting .8MΩ; target is 5Ω. I can try to check...

Hey Panda96, I know this is an old thread but I've got the same code now with same symptoms on my 03. Did you ever figure this out? Seems like by doing diagnostics it's likely the solenoid on mine but seeing how faired. Thanks

Thanks Chompster4runner I've followed the service manual process over and over. I have no idea why it hasn't worked. My only theory now is that somehow I left the fittings off long enough air got to the MC/Actuator or the MC/Actuator is starting to fail. My question is whether others who...

I hate to bring up this old topic again but wondering if anyone on this thread ever had success with the soft pedal and how they achieved it. I'm working on getting my 4Runner back to sharing DD since my driving habits have plummeted and no reason for fancy new truck anymore. Anyhow, I've...

This is a bit of an extension of this thread: https://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/145716-brake-bleeding-w-abs-w-o-sst-tool.html Back story - Replaced all the calipers and flex lines about 6 years ago and ended up with a much softer brake pedal. No amount of bleeding would fix it...

I thought I did check but I'll see about the borescope (already have). I did used to fill past the click. I've since stopped after replacing the charcoal cannister. Thanks,

I asked in the fuel tank strap thread but no responses. I had the rear strap break on my 03 and before fixing it I noticed a gas smell, was worse when driving but also present when it was just sitting. After fixing the strap I did some troubleshooting and ended up having to replace the evap...

Thanks for the great write up. I have a question, if anyone else has had similar issues. I had the rear tank strap break, didn't follow this write up and basically the tank was hanging just from the front strap. This might have led to this problem. Since then I've been getting a gas smell...

Just like Justinbuckley I'm looking at these for my 03 with ~150k. This kit sounds pretty good and is on sale at TireRack right now. gimlithepirate, what spring did you put in the rear? I like that this comes with the fronts but figure probably worth replacing the rear as I will also tow...

I wouldn't but depends on what you're looking for. Mismatched everything makes me think that it hasn't been a well treated 250k miles on this. Maybe it runs just fine but also only being 2WD I wouldn't be interested at that price. As mentioned, would need more review of what might not be...

Thanks everyone for responses. I think I'm gonna give it a go of repairs. I'm sure there will be more questions but I'll get the answers here.

Honestly, it's more that I know once I start breaking all the components apart something always happens and instead of spending hours to remove a bolt that broke off or something like that I'd rather just yank off and put new in. I only say that because it happening pretty much every time I...

Thanks Riverwolf. I'll check those out. I've always heard best to keep the OEM if can but they might need to be replaced this time. Did outer boots a long time ago and not sure how long the inners have been torn. Again though, I'm not doing anything extreme so I'm sure the NAPA parts will be...

Thanks guys for the responses. I agree that for the most part on the frame the rust seems to be "advance superficial" in most areas. I haven't found a spot I could poke a screwdriver trough on the frame and the radiator support actually feels solid just looks terrifying. And the front skid...

Sorry, maybe I'm misunderstanding but are you saying just use an air gun to knock the rust loose or are you talking about using a needle scaler? Either way I'm interested.