Recent content by chris.817

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Hey folks, I’m replacing head gaskets on my 2004 4.0 V6. It has about 180k miles. Obviously I’m doing all the associated gaskets, o-rings, water pump, thermostat and a new radiator. Question is whether I should spent the extra $1500 on oil pump and timing chain/tensioners/gears etc…. Seems...

Misfire resolved Thanks folks. Sad that it takes an OBDII scanner and the power of the Internet to tell me I need to change my spark plugs... I've only owned this vehicle for about 3k miles. Maintenance history shows they have about 90k miles on them. Picture is #2 plug. #4 similar. The...

Hey folks. My 4runner has been sitting for several weeks for some projects and finally back on the road this weekend. Drove it twice for 15-20 miles with no issue. Today, i head out and at first stop light it dies. Starts right up but won't idle without my foot on the gas a bit but otherwise...

Some assembly required Folks, I did this project because I didn't want to spend the money on a bumper and all the accessories. They are very nice but cost as much as I paid for the vehicle... I also thought I could give back here by providing the process I followed based originally off the...

Locking pin The locking pins are two piece. The pin/handle/spring and the threaded sleeve. First picture is the sleeve tacked to mounts I built. I added a ramp for them to lock into in second picture (also shows boxed end and corner gusset). Third picture is finished product. I can...

Don't weld it on... I sleeved and boxed the tubing. I welded 1/2" nuts to a backing plate, cut the cap off the chassis (see yellow), welded in the backing plate, then welded the chassis cap back on. My buddy is holding one in place. The extensions then bolt to these nuts through holes...

Hey folks, Just finished this build and thought I'd share. First, thanks go out to Adventurous Mind on YouTube for the inspiration. I sourced parts from his links and also re-designed based on his complaints on his build. Sorry, no fancy video, just pictures. The complaints I addressed were...

Update: I am doing the full replacement, again. I did buy the new vent. No different than than the original as far as amount of pressure it take to vent so that was not my problem. After pulling out the axle, the inner spacer seems a bit chewed up like the machinist did not put them far...

Watched Tim's video. Guess I'm replacing everything again. And flipping retainer. And maybe buying some new tools!!!!!

Thanks for the insight folks. I watched that video last time I did this but don't remember comments on the seal. I'll watch again. And buy a new vent. And brake shoes. And do the seal again too...

I thought the breather was one way so it would not allow water in but air out? There is currently no tube. Just a 1 inch cap that seems to pop up when blown into... That's not the way it works huh? Guess that's an easy fix...

Hi folks, I know this is a worn out subject, but I'm fixing this issue now for the fourth time. I'm the original owner with 225k miles. My driver's side seal failed the first time at about 175k miles. I replaced everything including the bearing. It failed again at about 200k miles. I...