Recent content by cchantzis

John, Honestly, I really don't know yet how to inspect for that issue. Perhaps, I could remove the inside wall panel next to the left back seat and then get access to that area. My research to date points me to the conclusion there is only a gas vent filter between the charcoal canister and...

Good day! I appreciate your suggestions. The gas pumping station is not the problem because I have tried it with different gas stations without noticing any difference. I have purchased 5 gas caps and all have NOT solved the problem. I will definitely purchase one from the Stealership and try it...

Adding to my previous post for completeness: I only need to replace the gas Filler Cap Shield - Toyota (77291-35130) for ~$42 [url=https://parts.tomwoodtoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-filler-cap-shield-7729135130]2003-2009 Toyota 4Runner Filler Cap Shield 77291-35130 ]. I believe there are 2 tubes...

I have a 4Runner 4th Generation 2005, V6, 4.0 and need your wisdom about solving the following 2 problems: 1. Gas refilling is almost impossible; the gas attendant has to either set the pump to the slowest possible fill rate setting or restart the fill pump manually every 0.5 gallons or so...

Passed NJ Inspection with this Drive-Cycle Passed NJ Inspection of my 4Runner 2005 V6 4.0 with 350K miles - meaning I got Catalytic Converter and O2 sensor monitor systems to turn from Inc (incomplete) to OK in just 10-12 minutes, total time. EVAP monitor refused to turned from Inc to OK within...

Very nice post. My strategy is as follows: 1. Radiator/Brakes/Power Steering/Manual Transmission/ Differential/Rear Axle: Flush it by draining and refiling it @ 75K, 150K miles or so. Replace the radiator after 250K miles Replace brake lines every 150K miles. 2. Auto Transmission: Power-flush...

You are correct. I corrected it. The process using the steering wheel is for power-flushing the power steering fluid :-)! Thx for pointing it out.

My response to your questions follows: Is there a consensus on what to do about trans fluid? 1) do nothing? Pros & Cons? Pros: Probably none. Cons: Mechanisms with numerous moving parts at high speed require proper lubrication or they will wear out and fail much faster. Why? Metallic parts...

I have been "flushing" with ONLY the aid of the car's engine the transmission of my cars, e.g. Volvos, Toyotas, VWs, Audis with success for many years. I would perform this task either every 2 years or every ~ 25K miles, especially if you do heavy duty towing or otherwise you stress your...

You must torque each bolt down to 53 in-lbs with a Torque-Wrench both gradually (ex. 20, 40, and then 53 in-lbs) and in criss-cross mode to minimize stress on the valve cover and eliminate valve cover cracking. You can buy a 1/4" drive Torque-Wrench with in-lbs scale from Freight Harbor for...

@ mtbtim, JRZEE2000TR4LTD, @ baja1: Each of you have made excellent pts IMO. 1. Yes, the valve cover is more likely to crank when is NOT tightened slowly and in the typical "X" pattern. 2. I am also curious to know IF Toyota has discontinued the use of a grommet under each valve cover bolt and...

Thx very much for your input especially since you are the "pioneer" on this topic :--)! The only reason I can think of at the moment justifying the use of the bolt grommet is that it might reduce vibration or slippage between the valve cover and the cylinder head plus maintain more controlled...

Thx very much for taking time to reply. Much appreciated. I think you meant 1 cm NOT 1mm clearance btwn the valve cover and the rocker arms, correct? :-)! While I agree with you the valve cover gasket takes most of the setting over time while being under compression of 53 in-lbs, the bolt...

Excellent post. I plan to do this work on my T4R-02 soon and have a few questions based on another post elsewhere: A user complained of too much pinging noise while driving and a few members there suggested "... be gentle with the valve cover bolts. Too tight and they pull on the rocker assembly...

Subject: How I changed the "faulty"design/functionality of a Bellcrank into a non-frozen one Symptom: The hand/parking/e - brake mechanism typically freezes/rusts after a few years of use, especially in areas that are either near the sea or its roads get heavily salted in the winter. Root...