Recent content by aric711

I have a 93 with only 94500 original miles. Head gasket just went, and it was replaced under recall once before in 97. Still plan on replacing the gasket and running it more though cause I know it's got a lot more life left. Luckily the gasket is leaking out of the engine and not into it, for...

Well I've decided I'm gonna give it a shot and try and fix it myself. I'll try and post up as I go along. (even though there are already about a hundred HG repair threads) I think it will be a few weeks before I can begin, but I think I'll have a garage I can work in beginning in May. I'll keep...

OK, so this is what I've done. I went to autozone and bought a can of Blue Devil--GASP! I know but when pricing everything out the shop wanted about the same amount to replace the engine as they did to fix the one that's in there. Anyhow, I'll drive it for a while and let you know what happens...

That's kinda what I was thinking. It is my DD so probably no major mods, but would like to do some I've seen around here. I have another vehicle that I could use while I worked on this one, but when I pop the hood and see all those vacuum hoses, I must say I freak out a little. Luckily its not...

Last night took the running boards and wheel well trim off. Found a bunch of rust in its place so its probably a good thing, but looks kinda poopy.

Yeah, so..... Here's the deal. They called me back today and said that with the timing service, head gasket replacement, and changing oil pump and knock sensor; it was gonna be "around $3k". So here's my question. Am I crazy in thinking I should just pour some blue devil down the radiator and...

Yeah, no dice on the recall. Already called and they said it was done in 97. I was so disappointed. I totally was hoping for a miracle. Anyway, I was kinda thinking it was gonna be about 2500 or so cause I also want to do the timing service and water pump too. Thought the same thing, If we're in...

Can you give me an idea of what would be reasonable for a shop to charge for this? I'm trying to "sell" my wife on letting my try it, but she remains unconvinced :) So I want to be able to show her the savings. I have a spare car I can use in the meantime so I wont be under a real big time...

Ok, need some help. I need to do the head gasket on my 93 runner 3.0. I've done valve cover gaskets before on a 4 cylinder. I need to know if I need any special tools or equipment, and if there are any tips or tricks to know. I plan on taking pictures as I go to know how things go back together...

Ok took the front left tire off and a heat shroud to trace the leak further back and lo and behold, no tranny leak at all. Head gasket on the drivers side is bad. Mystery solved. I know that is a common problem with these and there are many issues with them. Makes sense after also learning that...

Here's my first and current 4Runner. 1993 3.0 slushbox with.... ....wait for it, only 93k original miles! If I had more money, I'd have some mods, but I got it 6 months ago and have just been fixing neglect from the previous owner so far.

Yeah, that's great. So I checked the truck out more thoroughly last night. Definitely the automatic transmission. It was just a dripping out while the truck was running. As soon as I turned it off it stopped. Checked the tranny dipstick (after going through the gears while stopped on a flat...

Additional thoughts Ok, so I know its only been a few hours, but since I haven't had any insight so far, let me ask this question to clarify a few things. What other components on the runner are filled with ATF? I've read through my research that the power steering might also use ATF? and...

OK, so I was able to fix a brake fluid leak I had this weekend at the MC reservoir and while I was under the truck cleaning it up I noticed an ATF leak. Ugh! I attached two pictures that show the fluid running down from the top, front of the tranny. Does anyone have any ideas on where this leak...

Well got it done! Was able to do the swap out of the rubber grommets on the brake fluid reservoir this past weekend. Doesn't leak at all now :) I did, however, find another problem. Now I'm leaking from the top side of the tranny somewhere :( Oh well, always some work to be done. aric