Recent content by donkeyhoatie

The half-mast, semi-chub antenna is a dead giveaway that the motor in there isn't functional. That's like a $1000 negotiating point right from the start. Maybe even $2000. The aftermarket mats are also a serious ding. Knock off another $500 for that. No rear cargo cover? $1000 more. Keep going...

Impressive, even if that odometer reading is in KM and not miles.

Holy cow. Unreal that you were not only able to walk away from that crash, but were able to walk away relatively unscathed. Sorry you lost 3rd gen, but glad to hear you're in a new set of wheels. Stay safe and enjoy the new ride.

Back when I had a 98, I used to keep a couple of $10 bills in there as a "just in case" kind of thing for gas or food or whatnot. To be honest, it's a pretty useless space. I bought a 99+ overhead console to install instead but didn't get around to it before the frame rotted out and I had to...

Don't forget that there's still some transmission fluid inside the radiator itself. Not much, but still some.

Have some zip ties on hand. If I'm remembering right, you'll need to take off your front grille. If any of the clips break, you'll want the zip ties on hand to hold the grille in place. Also, any water you use when mixing it with your [hopefully Toyota red] coolant should be distilled water...

Bumping it back up, since it disappeared from the boards for a few days. My bad, should have been better about the title.

Hey all, Was cleaning out my garage on Sunday and stumbled across some parts from my old rig, Gene Banks (RIP, buddy). Shipping is extra on all of these. If you're in the Chicagoland area, we can probably figure out a way to exchange at an agreed-upon place. Corners and Bumper Lights At one...

Years ago, when my daughter needed a car seat, I did the same method others have mentioned: middle seat seat belt installed while putting my weight on it. That thing wouldn't budge afterward. Even had the police department check it out on one of those inspection days and it passed with flying...

Done!!!! Wow, total learning experience for me as a very, very amateur wrencher. To date, the only things I've undertaken on a car were the following: Radiator replacement (01 4Runner, 05 Sienna, and 06 Altima), spark plugs (98 4Runner and 01 4Runner), and alternator (06 Altima). A bit of the...

All right, am I forgetting anything for the fuel injector install? Only replacing #3. What I've got: Reman fuel injector Throttle body gasket (since it's coming off and hasn't been replaced ever) Intake manifold gasket (got 2, but only replacing the upper) What I'm going to pick up tomorrow...

Good reminder on lubricating the O rings. Plus, I forgot to order new O rings for the other injectors. Oh well, looks like a quick run down the street to Napa is in order before we start work next weekend.

Thanks for the great photos. Very helpful! Question for you: do you have the torque specs on the following: 4 Throttle body bolts 2 fuel rail bolts that are on top 2 fuel rail bolts on the ends Thanks again.

Looks like my buddy's 01 4Runner has a bad #3 injector. Been poking around a bit on replacement procedures and I'm seeing conflicting instructions. Most people have been saying that you need to remove the throttle body and the intake plenum to get to the fuel rail on the passenger side. But...

I had a similar issue with a Nissan Altima recently. Horrible burnt rubber smell. I thought it was the belt slipping, but it turned out the alternator pulley and the alternator themselves were both bad. Replaced it and the issue was resolved.