Recent content by dbole

Ok, I am removing the OEM trailer hitch from my old 4runner as the one on my driving one is non stock and I cannot put my spare under it. I got all the bolts off except for the 2 bolts towards the front. It looks like they have a steel bar that as you try to loosen the bolts, it wraps around the...

I recently purchased a trailer to haul stuff around with, and needed to get the wiring on the 4runner working. I wasnt sure if it had any wiring so went and purchased the kit from Autozone, and then found out the wiring ws for newer 4runners. I had seen some posts on here about where the...

Parting out 98 4runner I have the engine swap done on this finally and the 98 donor shell is sitting in my yard. I have sold: most console items all emblems roof rack cross pieces, still have the parts that screw to the roof vsv module. MAF sensor and airbox. I have still most interior items...

I ended up soaking the bolts wiht PB Blaster and then let it sit overnight. Got a 1/2" 17mm socket and with my breaker bar got both of them replaced. Truck is out of the garage and running great. Will post pics and thread on my build experience.

I know there are other threads about this, but wanted to be sure and also had some questions. I recently completed my engine swap, and the truck has been sitting in my garage for 6 months while I did the work. I wasa test driving the truck and noticed that the brakes were really soft and I had...

Will check those all out tomorrow. Before I swapped the good engine in the truck, It sat for a year with all the fluids in it and before that it had a timing belt and water pump replacement and the thermostat.

Ok, heres where I am at. I put the engine in 2 weeks ago and filled it with fluids, no leaks. When I replaced the wiring harness last night I noticed the radiator leak from the back of the engine and assumed it was a loose hose. Tonight, I started it up and white smoke came out of the exhaust...

I agree, and have found out alot of advice in years past on other issues and offered advice for things I have found

OK,so I finally got my engine swapped out the holiday weekend and it still wouldnt start. After asking for some pointers and tips, I changed out the wiring harness from the 98 motor I put in the truck, and used the wiring harness from the 97 bad engine, and it runs. If you do an engine swap from...

leaking rear line I had the same issue wiht mine, and rather than paying the $100 for the new line, I just put brass plugs on the rubber hose ends and clamped them off.

Ok, here is something that I think may be the problem. The fuse box in the engine is different than then 97 in that the 98 has a fuse location marked STA 7.5. Is this for the starter? I thin it is, and if so, how can i go around this without having to replace the whole fuse box. I have the 98...

hissing is with key on and I dont have a scanner. Going to see if I can loan one from the local auto store to see what codes come up.

ok, update. I checked the 2 ground wires and they are good and tight. I checked all fues in the drivers side and in the engine, and all are good. WhenI turn the key I can hear the fuel pump turn on, and there is a hissing noise inside the intake manifold area, not sure what is causing that. Any...

thnx bigsky, thats one of the first things I am going to check. I know the one on the firewall is hooked up and there is one down by the oil filter that is hooked up also, but will recheck to make sure they are getting good clean contact. The gas cap was not on tight as I undid it when I was...

I am in need of the alternator bracket and screw set that will tighten the alternator. The one I have the adjustment screws broke off. Let me know the price shipped to 44805 and condition. Thanks