Recent content by chudrock71

Thanks for the feed back Toyo Tech! Is there any paper work that I would need to present to the mechanics?

I am interested in buying a 1995 4runner, with a manual transmission and and replaced 3.0v6. It has 144k miles on it. Needs some new rear coils or some spacers put on it. If I did buy this thing could I bring it in to a Toyota shop and have them replace the head gasket on this non original...

Thanks a lot folks! Learning experience here! So timing belt while I am at it. I have read that one should replace the knock sensor as well but finding the correct wiring harness can be difficult and soldering wires together may be the only solution. If not installed properly the computer gets...

I have a strong preference for 2nd gen. 4runners. At least as far as style goes. However I don't want "style" to get in the way of a solid, reliable truck. Is it possible to have "the best of both worlds" with the 2nd gen. 4runner by buying a considerably better quality head gasket kit for it...

thank you much folks! i can/will work with this! anyone else feel free to reply!

I have read that a lot of different engines will fit in a 1st and 2nd gen 4runner, including some chevy engines. I am well aware these days of the 3.0v6 recall on the 2nd gen 4runners. I also have been told that the the 3rd gens were NOT recalled. Is this true? If this is so then can I feel...

thanks guys! the info. is much appreciated!

I am in the market for a 2nd gen 4runner and have read/heard stories of the dubiousness of the 3.0 v6 and that I should stay away from them. Head gaskets were the most cautioned element to stay away from. Are there head gasket issues for the 2nd gen 2.4 liter 4runner? I hear that as long as...