This forum was helpful in the past, for that I thank you!
Same 4runner now with a new engine, water pump, and radiator.
At the back of the engine WATER was coming out at a very rapid rate. Looked to be escaping at the metal exhaust connection or something low. Lower than the hoses that are...
Appon futher inspection a rod broke. I guess the question now is, who is responceable for the damage done during shop time? Thanks everyone for keeping this forum as informitive as it is. Lot of good info here.
So the mechanic is telling me that a rod bearing has gone bad, showed me some metal shavings in the oil pan and said I need a new engine. Asked if oil pressure was good , YES. Asked if they did a compression test, NO. They said the "knocking" started right after they put the engine back...
I don't post here much but would really value input on my situation. Maybe someone has had an similar experience.
My 1999 4Runner with 213k on it started mis-firing. First problem ever.
Diagnosed reason, oil was leaking into a spark plug well disabling the spark plug. Being that it has 213k on...
