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Just getting back to this...Still have the KS code, but there still doesn't seem to be any issues with engine running at highway speeds(60-65MPH) on 31" tires although there is a 5 mph discrepancy in the speedo. Gas mileage, using the ethanol blend here in NY is around 16 - 16.5 MPG. engine...

Thoughts and comments requested. This is also on the "other" forum, I need the information. Put a rebuilt 3VZE in my truck, or is it a car?, and immediately got hit with Code 52. It was still at the shop, so he replaced the Knock sensor wire, hoping that was the problem. Started it up, same...

Ok, here's the short hx, bought a 90 4runner in 9/13 with 173k. It's a 3L AT, very clean, had CARFAX, truck spent most of it's life in Va Beach. Less that 1000 miles in, blown head gasket. I live in remote NNY, no real Toyota service close by. Nearest Toyota garage wasn't too interested in...

Mods if this is in the wrong place please move...Ok, here's the problem... '90 4Runner, 3vze engine(no 2 it turns out), 175k showing on the odometer, Carfax before I bought it did NOT show the 2nd engine install, it is a jasper according to the stickers all over the car, but Jasper cannot help...

The engine was a reman by a company in Phoenix. He also sells on eBay as phoenixautoinnovations on eBay. My son lives in phoenix, thus the connection.

This reads a little long, but it's a pretty good story. As some of you may recall, I posted back in September about my new to me '90Runner and trying to find a trailer light hookup. Well, that project got put off as something much more sinister developed. White Smoke, lots of White Smoke...as...

I've asked this over at Yotatech also, need to gather information ASAP. Finally have a Reman engine in to replace my 90 4runner broken 3slo. The engine arrived yesterday and the work will start this Friday, I hope. I'm wondering what, if anything I should have the tech do to ensure a...

RE...need opinions I would agree with you on that point kevin, in an ideal world that's what I would do however, I live in the northern reaches of NY State, there are no, repeat no engine shops this side of the canadien border for at least 100 miles. When i look out my front door, or back door...

recently wrote in here about my "90 4 Runner overheating on my wife...turns out it needs a replacement. I wanted to just rebuild what I had( the current engine was a Jasper Reman, no indication of when it was installed and Jasper was no help based on my VIN). My mechanic(who was against a...

So I bought a 1990 4 runner 2 months ago, really liked it,paid a good price foor it, in very good to excellent condition. It spent most of it's life in Va Beach area, and according to the Carfax was regularly serviced at one of 2 dealers. I really liked the truck, actually still do but it is a...