Recent content by chumNcider

No problem black. My problem was that I watched the video on youtube where the guy insists how critical it is to mark the belt, and then match up the marks to the new belt, and then ensure that all the transferred marks match up when the new belt is installed. This didn't make a lot of sense...

I finished buttoning everything back on. Misplaced a spark plug tube seal somewhere (or it was missing to begin with - more likely). I had a parts bin with a bunch of little drawers so I had everything numbered and separated into bins. It made putting everything back together pretty easy...

I rotated it a bunch by hand to make sure there was no interference. As far as making sure all the timing marks line up. When I turn the crank, the marks always line up (ie: the cam gear marks are at the right spot when the crank mark is at the right spot). That doesn't mean the arrow on...

I turned the crank by hand about 8 complete revolutions. Didn't detect any interference. It turned very smoothly and easily. After that I decided to start buttoning everything back up. so I put the following back on crank plate (forgot the actual name) Crank cover crank pulley crank...

So I think I was overthinking things a little bit, and got a little confused due to following 3 different guides... (should of just stuck to the manual) Before I removed the belt, I had the marks where they were supposed to be according to the manual. I did 2 complete rotations and 50 degrees...

Looking at the manual, it looks like aslong as I set the timing marks on the cam gears, and then turn the crank so that the notch on the crank gear is aligned with the pimple, then I will be fine. Just to be sure, I'll remove the spark plugs and turn the engine by hand after I reinstall the new...

Ok, so I want to double check that I didn't screw up before I put the new belt on. Before I removed the crank bolt, I marked the timing belt on the 2 camshafts. Everything was lined up as described in the manual. Then I used the starter bump method to loosen the bolt. When that happened the...

Thanks again for the PDF link and the write up, Black. It has been very helpful. I didn't make a lot of progress yesterday. A friend of mine invited me out for some drinks around lunch time. It was city skip day and this bar downtown had free beer. My friend had a VIP pass to another area...

Well, my 400 ft-lb impact wrench didn't do the trick on the crank bolt. I am going to see if the local auto parts store rents out any air tools with a little more grunt. If that doesn't pan out, I'll have to do the starter trick. Other than that, the side bolts on the PS pump and the AC...

Black, Thanks for the write up. I went to the auto parts store to get some ultra black for the Thermostat housing gasket, and looked for an 03+ 4runner manual. They didn't have any either, so I am starting to wonder if they exist (Haynes anyway). I got some Torque specs for the 2UZ-FE from a...

2004, 10 years and 87k miles... I am doing everything except for the radiator hoses (not sure when the last time I've seen one of those fail). Spent $227 for OEM manufacturer parts. Another $40 for Zerex Aisin formula (incidentally the previous owner had the radiator fluid changed at...

It's really simple. If you really want to get that smell out, I would recommend removing the carpet completly.... deep cleaning it, let it dry out then cover it with baking soda and let it sit for a few days. Lastly, replace the carpet pad underneath. Carpet pad can be purchased very cheaply...

2004 sport edition v8. 87,

I pulled my carpet, doused it with a cleaning solution, scrubbed with a push broom, rinse, repeat. Then I let it sit out in the sun for a couple of days to dry out. Afterwards I covered the carpet in baking soda. Let it sit like that for a few days. Vacuumed up the baking soda. Next I...

Well, thanks to ebg18t I can cross the roof top box off my to do list. I also replaced the hood lifters ($37 from amazon). Tomorrow I'm going to do the oil change and switch over to full synthetic. Still need to decide what I am going to do for painting the fenders/mirros... 1. Have a...