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Thanks, it was a surprisingly easy fix: -Order $65 OEM replacement off Ebay ($24 part was described by Ebay seller as correct for my car, but was different part number and problem soon reappeared) -Unclip old vacuum modulator diaphragm(thanks ATGParker!) and disconnect three hoses. -Connect...

For almost a decade the handle on mine usually did not return on its own. Until I sprayed lithium grease into the mechanism, worked like a greased charm since then. Until today when an idiot who was high as a kite rear-ended my parked car as I sat inside. Rear door is total loss, insurance...

That was it, the refrigerant was low! Thank you 19963.4lsr5 & brillo_76!

Thanks- I have an A/C refill can, I'll try that first. I'm sure my mechanic would be able to figure it out, but I'm not sure when I'll be able to stop in.

Greetings, I recently replaced the engine on my 4Runner: https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/280800-defer-engine-replacement-1997-manual-4runner.html After I got the truck back I noticed that the A/C fan works, but the A/C clutch does not engage when the A/C button is pushed(the A/C...

Location of water leak was not clear so I stuffed the edge of the carpet with paper towels then dumped a bunch of water on the windshield to simulate a downpour and checked for wet spots on the paper towels. Did not detect a leak from dumping water on the windshield, but then dumped water at...

Did not detect a leak from dumping water on the windshield, but then dumped water at different locations until found that this rust hole in the passenger front (notice antenna cable) is letting water into the cabin:

Same here, location of water leak is not clear so I will stuff the edge of the carpet with paper towels then dump a bunch of water on the windshield to simulate a downpour and check for wet spots on the paper towels!

Engine(3RZFE from 4Runner year 2000 136K miles)= $1133.00 Shipping= $171.54 Aisin clutch, flywheel, Rear main seal, power steering pump, water pump+3 belts= $344.48 Labor= $1200.00 Total= $2849.02 9 working days to change engine, mechanic said was driven for 30 miles after engine change and to...

Pulled into rest station within 10 miles. In engine's life the temperature gauge has only ever touched the red line twice previous, both times engine overheated while idling on hot, humid summer days with full A/C. I always switched engine off before engine shut off on its own. My mechanic...

Thanks, I'll show my mechanic the short list of used engines to see what he says. For example, there is 2000 (3 years newer than my model year) with 136K miles, and the junkyard seems to be helpful and is well regarded on Google. The only saving grace is that I had delayed replacing my clutch...

Thank you for your input. What is a good potential source for JDM engines? Craigslist has some listed for $1700(which seems high) from locations over 1000 miles away, neither of which is encouraging. The junkyards I have spoken with "usually" indicate the miles (not always) and say things...

We have a winner! After one year, the sanded+clearcoat has performed best. Though for a quick and easy one-year fix, the "Wipe-New" is better than nothing:

My 1997 4Runner (288K miles, 4cyl manual, VIN JT3HM84R2V0024195) overheated on the highway, so I had it towed to my mechanic. My mechanic diagnosed a blown head gasket and said that a used japanese engine would be $1200, plus $1200 for labor=$2400. But it seems the going price for a used engine...

My manual 1997 4Runner is at 290K miles and the original clutch is staring to slip in fourth gear. Damn.