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    Heater control valve unit

    inside the cab or outside in the eng. compartment ? toyota # for in the eng compartment is 87240-89124 . the # your giving is for inside the cab. rock auto has the heater valve as a four seasons #74620 and no lever on it
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    Door handle part number?

    so do you need a handle or the lock mechanism? first gen runner #`s out side handle # is 69220-89108 black.69220-89109 chrome if you need lock assy.....87-89 4 runner sr5 is 69320-89116 for electric locks or 69320-89112 for manual locks, but you should check with the dealer because there is...
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    Paint Jobs

    did the same with my 88 cost about the same and real happy with it
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    Recharging A/C with R-12

    unfortunately R-12 is a thing of the passed in the repair world , but some toyota dealers still do R-12 and can recharge your system. at least they do at my dealership
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    3vze bad gas mileage

    mine is an 88 with a 3.0 and a/t with 31/10.5/15 with no mods and Im getting in the city 12 miles to the gallon or 140 miles per tank average speed is 45 when i drive in the city high way is a little better. hell my 94 GMC Crewcab Duelly gets better mileage than my 4Runner, it is an under...
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    AC blows hot air

    well I guess he thinks he knows more than anyone else about everything on vehicales. but mechanics also use a sniffer to detect freon leaks as well, before evacuating the system to pull a vacum and see if it holds or leaks down and they have a dye they use to pinpoint leaks
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    Manual steering gearbox?

    if you put the pitman arm puller on and have pressure applied then you hit it with a bfh. it should pop loose . at least in my 30 somthing years as a mechanic they did.
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    Clutch issues

    the pedal bracket needs to be replaced ! you cant weld it and expect it to stay fixed no matter how much you brace it . if you do, the first time you push the pedal in you strain it and it breaks again. you HAVE TO REPLACE IT.
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    VIN location 95 4runner

    Thanks kid, those so called "professional " mechanics are the ones that give independant shops a bad name. those are the ones that you most likely have to take and have there work redone which sucks.
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    VIN location 95 4runner

    I take offence at that remark ,not all shops mark up there prices . I didn`t . if you do good work and charge a fair price you don`t need to rape someone on parts and labor because your to busy with repeat customers. if you trust your guy then have him do it . if your not sure or don`t have...
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    95 3l auto

    stay away from dealers there way to high priced for what they are selling on any car or truck. and I agree with Kid
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    I need some trans help!!

    yes reverse lights are part of the neutral safety switch. cost is about 300.00 bucks
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    Heater/AC Control Options

    The top one is for an a/c car the other is not. Hence the recirculated position on the top one in the top left corner.
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    My new runner

    there is no gasket , use black silicone
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    1st gen a-pillar/drip rail trim

    they dont make them anymore, obsolite part, tried to get them but

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