Recent content by Colorado Dan

Can you feel the engine drop into the OD when you're in 3rd gear? So in other words you should be at around 3000 when you are around 50mph, then the rpms drop to like 1800 when the OD kicks in.<br> If that works, then my guess is that the flashing OD light is an indication that something is...

All I can say is below 55 is still not much of a cold start. I've had three 4Runners and the only time I've had real problems with starting (and it still would crank over, just took longer) is below 5. Generally I don't even worry unless it's -10, or colder.<br><br>Like I said before it sounds...

The knock sensor giving you a check engine light means that you have rod knock. If you have those other issues, you might have a rod that's just about shot.<br><br>I had a 22R and a rod popped off the ring and was just hanging out there for about 200 miles, until the rebuild. I wondered why it...

Another trick besides the ones from Coffeecat, is to pull out the air filter. In Colorado that always helps with readings, cause you get a s***load of air - as long as they don't inspect for your air filter when they test.<br><br>I've also experienced differences between independent and gov't...

First off, in Florida what's a cold morning? If you're havin trouble starting at like 50-60 degrees, then it's not a cold start prob - it's just a starting prob. Unless you live elsewhere now.<br><br>Dumb question: how's your battery?

I have a 94 with AT. Everything I read online - edmunds, kelley bb, carsurvey.org, consumer guide automotive - gave me the idea that 13-15 was average for city, and a little better for highway.<br><br>I tested mine when I got it and it's right in the middle of that.<br><br>I had an 89 for 9...

Brake Drum Replacement Question I need a couple of rear drums and the shop that I go to quoted me $130 each. I can do the work myself and found parts ranging from $43 up to the same $130.<br> Anyone recommend what to use, or avoid? Thanks.

You're in Alabama... What exactly is there for winter down there? I didn't think you got snow/ice, but if you did I wouldn't worry too much since global warming will help with that.<br><br> It can go below 0 here in CO, but I only keep fluids up to date and warm her up a little in the morning.

Mine next.

That's the notorious 22R timing chain "machine gun" sound - always on the cold start. It's stretched and loose, and might have a blown tensioner/guide. Been there. Done that. Replace it before she pops and does worse damage inside.

89 with V6. Bought it at 164,000. On 12/31/2006 the speedometer took a crap at 232,000. With a perm check engine light, moderate oil loss/burn, and the rattle from #5 and #6 rods, she's been only a commuter since then.<br> I estimate I am at around 248,000.

MAF cleaning instructions:<br> http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/tacoma_4runner_30k/maintenancep5.html<br> There's a lot of other great info here.

Hey smithoman, I'm looking into the same. Here's a few threads about it that gave me good info:<br> http://toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=41833<br> http://toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=32308

Thanks! That's what I was looking for. I found them in the book, and I'll be calling for estimates tomorrow.

Slacker, that is the coolest set of "how-to" photos I have ever seen. Like Hayn4R, I was wondering what the purpose of it was.<br> Another question, how many miles? I have an 89 that I consider at the end of its life, 248K, with quite a bit of body decay.<br> What about the rust on the leaf...