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Cleaned the MAF, even swapped with a different one, no difference. Will have to look at the fuel trims again, but I don't recall anything alarming. No coolant loss either.

As the title says, I have a 1997 Toyota 4Runner, 3.4L V6, 4AT, 4WD. The problem originated as a bog at low throttle openings, and occasional RPM "hunting" at low throttle steady state cruising. Idle is fine, within spec. Eventually it threw a check engine light, pulled a P0505, Idle Air Control...

As the title says, I have a 1997 Toyota 4Runner, 3.4L V6, 4AT, 4WD. The problem originated as a bog at low throttle openings, and occasional RPM "hunting" at low throttle steady state cruising. Idle is fine, within spec. Eventually it threw a check engine light, pulled a P0505, Idle Air Control...

Okay, mystery solved. Got to look at the new filter in person today, it comes with three cork/rubber gaskets already installed. I guess they're not available separately. Hope this might help someone in the future! Thanks for your input StreetCreeper.

Howdy all. Getting ready to drain/refill my 97 Limited 4WD, and replace the strainer/filter/screen. Service manual says "INSTALLATION HINT: Replace the used gaskets with new ones" under the paragraph about removing the strainer. However, I only ordered the strainer (correct one, long...

Nice truck, love my 3.4, but wish it were a 5 speed. The 4 banger would be nicer on the gas bill too heh. I added that ball joint separator to my Amazon wishlist, looks like a handy piece!

Dang, that undercarriage is clean. Did you paint everything?

PB Blaster is a good penetrant for stuck fasteners, but not ideal for long term lubrication. You want to use something like white lithium grease, which will stay in place longer and not wash out/run all over the place.

On my 97, no lights on any doors except the drivers door, on the Auto word on the driver's window switch. The cargo area interior light doesn't always come on when "door" is selected, but that's because of a faulty hatch latch.

buickid (T4R): 1997 4Runner- RB Thanks :)