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Found a great write up here, although I might just use one of the under seat slim subs. Thoughts? Out with the old, in with the new(er)

Hi everyone, I’ve searched and searched and have found many threads on replacing the factory JBL sub, but not any on installing a subwoofer in a non-JBL system. Are there any threads on this? I have. 2007 Sport that I’d like to upgrade, I’ve replaced the speakers and head unit, so the next step...

Well getting the valve cover off was pretty easy. My plugs at the back didn’t move either, so I left them alone. The spark plug seals were super difficult to get out. I ended up using a small screwdriver and a hammer to separate the metal ring (covered in very old rubber) from the valve cover...

Opening up an older thread… is there a particular order that the valve cover bolts need to be tightened in? I’m looking at the Fel-Pro kit which claims to have everything, so I still need to order new bolts from Toyota? Thanks! 2007 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 4.7L V8 Valve Cover Gasket | Shop Now at RockAuto

It did it again today. What bypass kit did you have installed? The slyfox one?

Thanks guys, changed the air filter two weeks ago and also cleaned the MAF. Serpentine belt is a good idea though, and the A/C was cycling so maybe it slipped...

What do you mean by check the timing belt? It is buried in the engine... Do you mean the serpentine belt?

It seems... and now I'm biased... to idle lower than it used to. It ideas around 500 - 480 RPM when the A/C compressor isn't running. Could that be the issue? The RPMs dropped too low and the ECU shut off the engine?

Excellent suggestions, thank you! Plugs are due at 240k (already have them in the garage). Battery terminals are solid and connected well (had that happen before where they were loose) Timing belt was done about 30k miles ago. Battery is 2-3 years old.. but the engine cranks really hard so I...

Hi folks, I have a 2007 V8 with 238k miles. It still runs like new... except today, while sitting in traffic at a stoplight I looked down and the engine had just stopped. The CEL, battery, and oil lights were all on. I put it in park, turned the key and it fired right back up. No CEL and no...

Well the rear coolant crossover started to leak, so I followed this guide and replaced the starter and the rear coolant gaskets. A few quick suggestions: -Replace the front coolant crossover while you are in there, the gaskets are the same part number as the rear, so just buy four instead of...

Well I took the intake manifold off and it was the rear coolant crossover that was leaking! I replaced the starter, the gaskets for the rear crossover and the front crossover. :D I also replaced the coolant pipe o ring for the heater. What a big, difficult repair!! Definitely the most difficult...

FOUND IT!! :party: The dye really lights up the coolant! This is the back of the engine, you can see the coolant on the bell housing where the transmission meets the engine. The oil pan is also visible in the pictures. Does this mean the crossover under the intake manifold is leaking? Or...

:thanks: I put dye in the coolant, drove it around, and didn't see anything light up with the UV flashlight. However, it is really hard to see under the intake. The Toyota radiator cap and reservoir cap arrived today so I installed both of them. Hopefully that solves the issue. What still...

Thanks everyone, Toyota radiator cap and reservoir cap ordered! Hopefully those solve the leak... I installed a new Denso radiator and Toyota hoses when I did the timing belt about 40k miles ago. I also replaced the water pump when I did the timing belt, so I'd be really surprised if any of...