Yes I am not sure about this shops testing. Now he said it’s the 2,5,7 and 8 cylinders. I’m getting it towed to the shop my friend trusts and have them look at it. Then once I have a correct diagnosis I’ll either look into doing it myself or having them do it. Thanks for the info in the short...
Thanks Jbtvt!! I found out today they did a leak down test and it passed then they then did the compression test and 4of the 8 cylinders failed at 40psi or less. They don’t rebuild engines like that at their shop so they priced a complete replace of a rebuilt engine. I’m going to look into...
I thought the same thing on those cylinders. I have a trusted mechanic here in Fort Collins that I think I’ll get it too and have him investigate a little further three decide what I need to do. I suppose I can pull it all apart in the garage as I have another car I can use for the next few...
I’m mechanically inclined and have done done extensive stuff to this 4runner and my daughters that is the same year just the v6. I just don’t know what other tests to do or take it to another local mechanic? The mechanics it’s at now seem like they are price gouging and not wanting to see if it...
Overheat
I have a 2004 v8 with 190,000 on it. I had similar situation with overheating except I was on the phone taking driving 80 mph when I noticed some stream coming out. By that time then looked down and noticed check engine light came on and then could hear ticking going on, then the...
