Recent content by 4runnernz

Is it at all possible that the hole is too big to fit a helicoil?

Yeah I was looking around and it looked like the helicoil was a fix people were doing in similar instances. The mechanic said that if we could find the part then he would do it, so maybe if I go back to him with the helicoil fix he will do it. When it comes to purchasing the helicoil are there a...

So was driving my 1994 4runner and suddenly the car starting making a strange flapping noise, the power dropped considerably as well. Took it to a local shop and he first said I had an issue with the exhaust manifold. On closer inspection he told me that the spark plug had blown out. Some...

Would it be an easy fix? I won't have the truck longer than the year, so if it is going to be a big or expensive task it might just be easier to monitor the oil and keep it topped up.

Is this something to be worried about?

Hi all, Have a '94 V6, little bit of an oil leak. Not 100% where it is coming from, think possibly the top valves or rear main. But recently there has been smoke coming out of the hood, is this probably just the leaked oil burning off or should I be more concerned? Secondly if the A/C is on...

Hi guys, I've got the 94 4wd manual 4runner, and since I bought it, it's had a bit of a leak. Well over the last two months its dropped quite a bit of oil actually, enough that Ive had to fill it up twice. I think its coming from the rear main, but its a bit of a costly fix up to do. There is a...

Thanks Blueassie, I have a copy of the manual so can see what needs to be done, will just try get my hands on some tools.

Thanks guys, I have just moved to the city so don't have the tools necessary. Might ask around though. Is there any negatives if I dont get it cleaned pronto? Someone mentioned declined milage

My '94 4runner has developed this issue (not always mind you) that when I start the engine the idle will hunt around the 200-500rpm range and it will quite often stall if at a standstill and I'm not giving it revs. After a few minutes driving the issue will disappear and the truck will go back...

Hi guys, Am a recent owner of my 4runner, bought second hand a day ago at 155k miles. Been driving around in it and already loving it too much. There were just a few things that I have noticed as I've been driving around that I didn't notice before and wondered whether I should be concerned or...