Recent content by atrain0007

wrap up - bumper panel removal I had a chance to finally get to this (a big rain and soggy headliner forced the issue). These friggin' pine needles up here clogged the front drains again... Its about 15 10mm screws, 6 body clips, and 2 10mm bolts to remove the bumper panel. Start with the...

Nate, I saw that thread too. I think its for a gen 2 (90's 4runner). I cant find the drain hose on my 2008 and I bet the location is slightly changed. I would prefer to clean it out from the top, but access is the key for me. If I don't have to pull the headliner, that would be great, But...

I used that method on the front, but there is no access to the back drain holes without some disassembly. I have read that means either the headliner or part of the sunroof assembly has to come out. That is the reason I'm trying to find the drain hose on the exit side. If that truly means...

I poked around the forum and google and could find some info on earlier generations, but I cant find anything specific to my 2008 sport (not that the model probably matters). The earlier generations discussions (pictures and videos too) I've seen make it seem like the rear passenger side one is...

Update after test drive. I just ran some errands and the misfire is not showing up at all. After two days of fooling around. It seems like the spark plugs were the culprit. NGK Iridiums this time. Not autolite.... I don't needs any more punishment from the Toyota gods! Thanks for the help...

compression test looks good to me. Each cylinder 185-195 after 7 compression strokes. First stroke brought it up to about 130-140 and it climbed quickly from there... I replaced the spark plugs while I had them out... I wouldn't think less than a year old plugs Autolite Iridiums would be bad...

There are not any codes stored or pending. At least according to my obdII scanner. I have pulled the spark plugs and they all look similar and ok to me. Compression test is today's activity, I think. Is a fuel pressure test easy on they guys? Under load, it seems to miss a little less...

Update The misfire seems to be present throughout all engine speeds now. Still no codes. All the injectors measured between 14 and 15 ohms. Does this rule out injectors? What else should be done on the fuel side of diagnostics, fuel pressure? If I rule out pressure and injectors, wouldn't...

The title says about all there is to it so far. I have a what I think is a misfire on my 2008 v6 sport. It happens at idle when in gear, every 3-7 seconds (not consistent). Watching the tach, the rpms dip from about 600-500 each time (along with a rumble you can feel in the cabin) . It also...

I just got a 2008 sport with 49,000 miles off of the 'ol interweb and don't have much vehicle history except for some handwritten notes showing pretty regular oil changes. I've checked the VIN through Toyota and found minimal service records there... I'd like to run through the car and get a...

Update for anyone who chimed in. I checked back in on this truck when I was out at the dealership checking out another 4runner and watched it drive off the lot. Sold for $15k. Wow! The hunt continues for me. The biggest turn off I'm seeing (in 4th gen trucks -03 -05) is rust in the engine...

Thanks for the responses Really helpful responses guys, thanks. It definitely seems like the pacific northwest market is a bit higher than the rest of the country, but even taking that into consideration, this is not a deal. I'll keep looking and maybe make another offer in a few weeks if...

First post here. In my shopping for a gen 3 or 4 4Runner the last few months, I've done a ton of reading here and think you guys have a really awesome forum. I wish my other car forums (classic Mustangs and Saturn's) were this quality! I'm looking at a 99 Limited 4WD that is really in great...