Recent content by billkmiami

Found one more leak that I would never think to look at- on the firewall there is the rad fluid valve that allows coolant to go into the cabin for the heater. that and a hose or two were leaking rad fluid. Fluid was old so it had a brown color that looked like engine oil. That is what was...

guys- working on oil leaks on my 3.4 motor- oil pan removal- replacing the gasket- there are two gaskets in the set from the auto parts store- they tell me the windage tray is sandwiched between the oil pan and the bottom of the block- any experience in replacing the gasket? Also - book tells me...

when I installed a new valve cover gasket, I sealed the half circle plug as well as the rear cam seal plug on both sides. Using a mirror on a stick, I checked both sides and they are bone dry! Tomorrow I am picking up the dye that I will add to my oil. Still can't figure out how oil is dripping...

guys- I have an oil leak that I am trying to find- just finished sealing the rear cam cover of each head as well as each valve cover gasket. the seams are now bone dry- issue I am still having is the rear crossover exhaust pipe that goes from the drivers side to the passenger side- the heat...

I was replacing my ignition switch in my 97 4runner- the switch was draining my battery- during the time i was trying to figure out what was causing the draw i disconnected my VIP alarm ecu and the lights started to flash- no big deal- hooked everything back up and the battery was still going...

replaced the master cylinder this past weekend, bled each brake cylinder/caliper at each wheel- very easy! this solved the problem- brakes still grab a little too low compared to my Taco but they do work excellent- big difference for my 161000 + miles 4-Runner! worth the $300 bucks- bought an...

bypass a cat- install a striaght pipe and buy a electronic device from Underdog Racing that tells the computer you have cats- if you do not have inspections in your county/state- did this in Miami to both of my Toys and they work great! end of stolen cat issue once and for all! the cat was...

if I pump the brake pedal at a stop and after pumping it keeps the pressure than what else could it be?

I am leaning towards the bad master cylinder- 161K on the original part- may try the bleeding first though to see if this helps! most of the mileage is city type driving so it makes sense the master cylinder is just worn out! thanks!

How do I improve my brake pedal feel in my 1997 4runner? I have new pads front and back- drums are adjusted properly- no fluid leaks what so ever- the pedal almost goes to the floor before the brakes grab- they still work fine- if I pump the pedal it will improve but then after I release and...