Recent content by BackRoadSeeker

Thanks for the responses. I've been watching out for over a month now with little luck for a junkyard score. Most of the ones around here in VA are rusted anyways. I'm really interested if anyone can help out with the part numbers. The local dismantlers that specialize in these trucks are...

I'm fixing up an old 01 4Runner that was in a minor fender bender, and going crazy trying to get the correct part numbers. Mine is an SR5 model with chrome bumpers, unpainted/grey lower valance, and fender flares, as the picture shows. The dealer was of little help... I do NOT want the...

Looking for a stock 99+ 3rd gen T4R chrome front bumper in good condition with the body color flares. Fixing up my old truck that had a slight front end collision. Located in Richmond VA but willing to travel to surrounding states for a nice one! I'd prefer the whole assembly (upper/lower...

Talked to the shop this morning and got a few more details. As I suspected, when they were removing the freeze plug, they chipped the cylinder wall. The plan is to repair the block using nickel rod, and then sleeve that piston so they can get the proper fit for the OEM pistons. When asked why...

This is becoming my main concern... I really want to know what happened to the block and the details on how it can be saved. I didn't pay a small amount for this truck, and given the low mileage, I really want to make sure things come out for the better after this ordeal...

Here is what was pointed out to me - there was so little space between the freeze plug and the cylinder. Something clearly happened, because they're fronting the whole bill. I'll for sure ask more. There also is the fact that the whole engine was already torn down by the time I even heard...

Yeah, I was surprised to see they're $130 each, and I refuse to use non-OEM for critical parts like that. I'll get a look at the original engine mounts and see how they look. I recall Timmy's being not in too bad of shape in his replacement video. These 5VZs don't have sleeves, do they? If...

All the information I've got is that they damaged the inside of the block somehow getting that freeze plug out, which was extremely corroded from the coolant leak... I got thrown all the info this Friday and sort of was too busy processing to ask intelligent questions. The block apparently can...

A little while ago, I made a post asking if anyone else had experienced leaking freeze plugs in the back of the cylinder block. Well, my 99 4Runner had that, and while the shop was doing that job, something happened and they damaged the driver's side rear cylinder, necessitating repair/machine...

Well, I got the unfortunate news from my shop that my new-to-me 99 4Runner has a slow coolant drip from the rear freeze plugs on the back of the engine block. Replacement requires dropping the transmission. I've never heard of this one before with my past trucks, anyone else seen this? It's...

Just sealed the deal on a new to me 99 4Runner Limited in Imperial Jade, just 134k on the clock. Thanks all who reached out!

Looks like you have your settings so I can't send PMs. Send me one if you'd like.

Looks like you're in Richmond, so I'll send a PM your way.

Appreciate the offer, but that doesn't sound what I'm looking for.

Thanks, saw your listing but it's not what I'm looking for. Good luck with your sale!