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leaky - broken manifold I have the exact same problem and sound. I went to Midas thinking that it was a hole in the muffler. iI expected to get some bad news in the range of $400-500; I was wrong. Then the guy comes back and says, "well it is much worse, it is a broken right manifold... parts...

I do not know any site with pics of the new 4runner. But I have seen several places now with suggestions (not confirmed) of the designs of the new GX/prado. I imagine that the new 4runner will share some of its looks/specs. Here is a pic: By the way in Costa Rica, the Toyota Dealership...

I would have to disagree, at least partially with Even Steven. I would agree that is HP that gives you the edge in mid or long distances; If you can maintain the RPM in the max HP output. However under normal or even aggresive driving patterns, it is the integrated output of an engine over the...

Thanks for sharing! Fred.

I think you will have to wait quite a bit for the redesign. The current design is expected to last at least for the 2010 model year (that is released in fall 2009). I am as curious as you are about the new model. You can be certain that the next model is already in the works at Toyota...

Just a little extra info: The 7th injector, adds the fuel before the S/C, thus provide some extra cooling in the S/C (cooler air=more ense=more oxygen/volume) and decreases the ratio air/fuel. The decrease in the ratio reduces the possibility of pre-detonation (ping in the engine). Not only...

The 4-lo floor shifter is also gone... Everything is electronics now. Next time you want a true 4WD toyota... you will have to go to the used car dealership. I think I don't want more silicone nannies on a SUV, at lest not any more than in the 4R. I plan to keep the 4R until a diesel Toy makes...

Thai, I am going to twist this topic a little after your comment of the Trooper. I used to have a Isuzu rodeo.. I bought it in 2003 being a 98 model with 90.000 miles. The price less than $6000 with all the gizmos you could get on a 98, even the suun roof. The comments and ratings were near the...

This is a very interesting topic. It does make you wonder the philosophy of such change in parts production. I thought that automakers make a good amount of money by selling parts

Don't think so pal! :) It is faster under some conditions (not all). But the same I could say about my RSX. They are not even close in terms of type of vehicle. You say anytime? Try to get that FWD Maxima on a snowy day on a highway ramp as fast as a 4R. Comparisons between those cars are not...

I thought of posting a pic to cool off those guys... But Jharris sounded to serious last time I started a pic thread. You know, don't bother the bosses, or else! :) Anyway, I do think that issue of V6 vs V8 will never end, nor has a solid argument. Differences are so small in power/weight/fuel...

I was curious about the large number of new models of this chinese company. After browsing for a while, it is obvious that they have purchased the blueprints of the 2nd gen 4R and the concurrent toyota pick-up. They also purchased the Isuzu Axiom and the Isuzu pick-up design. They are using a...

Take a look at this page first: http://www.gwm.com.cn/eng/html/product/safef1_intro.asp Is that a 2nd gen 4R or what? I got to go now, but I will elaborate later.

Let me get this right? you first lock the center diff and then if in need you put it into 4 lo? I thought you need to be in 4 lo to lock the center diff. Am I wrong?

Daaawwwwmmmnnnn!!! I know already what is my next truck!! Who is going to be the first to retrofit that 5.7 SC into a 4R? Can you say... C ya later Hemi. Now, on the tech side, why do you guys think that Eaton did not develop a SC for the 4.7 when turned VVT, if it is used in so many...