Recent content by 3rdgen_4runner

So I've been having a few issues with my truck. So I started tinkering and tweakin on it. Not knowing what the hell I'm doing but getting stuff done. I won't go into each different thing I've done but I'll tell you that the issues that I began with are only getting worse. I've had a hard start...

Update: So I had to drive it today about 15 miles or so and then I parked and idled with the A/C going for about twenty minutes or so and I looked underneath and I didn't see any dripping or leaking at all. Idk what to think about it but I'm happy so far. I do have a couple of other issues I...

Update: So I had to drive it today about 15 miles or so and then I parked and idled with the A/C going for about twenty minutes or so and I looked underneath and I didn't see any dripping or leaking at all. Idk what to think about it but I'm happy so far. I do have a couple of other issues I...

Ok guys thanks for the advice. I do appreciate it. And sorry for creating multiple threads on this problem. I have a 14mm flarenut wrench and a 19mm open end wrench that I'm using for this. Last night I went back at it. It was leaking from one side. I took off the aftermarket one and put the...

I desperately need some help guys. I changed my fuel filter and now only one side leaks. I put the old one back on but theres no difference Please help

Hey guys I need some very helpful advice and quickly please. I changed my fuel filter and now it's leaking gas like crazy. Any advice will be appreciated.

My wife's bestfriend's mom "gave" it to my wife. My wife couldn't handle it so I claimed it. Now the lady is asking for $2,000 for it. I told my wife HELL YEAH I'll give her close to $2k for it. Even with the expenses of getting it back to tip top running condition, this truck still has plenty...

Yeah its all over YouTube. It's been around for years apparently. Idk I just tried to make this truck run better. I'm beginning to think that the fuel pressure regulator is going out from what I've read so far but again, I don't really have a clue. I just know that it doesn't have the right...

Hey guys I added an entire can of Seafoam to a half a tank of gas 2 or 3 days ago and I haven't seen anything from it. Nothing good or bad. Any ideas?

I named my truck El Cartel Cruiser. Basically because the previous owner is El Salvadoran and is in federal prison somewhere awaiting deportation back to El Salvador. I just thought it was a good fit it lol

Fuel Pressure Regulator check Here's a link I found that may help a little. Apparently it's highly overlooked with a misfiring engine but I was able to narrow down my issues to 3 out of 5 symptoms 7 Symptoms of a Bad Fuel Pressure Regulator | DoItYourself.com

Loss of power and rough idling after maintenance It seems to be taking more effort to start my truck each time. I know better not to just hold the key down. I just turn the key and tap the gas at the same time when it doesn't start immediately. My thoughts of what maybe causing the hard start...

It seems to be taking more effort to start my truck each time. I know better not to just hold the key down. I just turn the key and tap the gas at the same time when it doesn't start immediately. My thoughts of what maybe causing the hard start and the misfire is that it's either: A) Fuel...

Ok so if you've read anything I've posted, then you'll definitely know that I didn't write this but have experienced it and noticed that this article would be perfect to share on here. So here y'all go. Car maintenance Simple steps for engine misfire diagnosis and repair Difficulty: Moderate...

No results after adding Seafoam I added an entire can to half a tank and I haven't noticed any results whatsoever. I expected some smoking or something but nothing. I did notice that I may have a slight gas line leak but not sure exactly