Recent content by DukesRide

Congrats, the rims really look good on your 4Runner and you got a smoken deal.

I agree the above mentioned are tell tell signs that you may have a blown head gasket or other coolant issues that may or may not be an easy fix. I would also recommend either checking the vin on toyota's recall website or calling them directly to see if the headgasket recall has already been...

I'm not sure about how many miles per tank but I can tell you I get 15.9, just say 16 MPG with a mix of around town and highway driving on my 95 v6 auto. I would think you should be getting 300+ per tank full.

Found it..... Really didn't think I could be so excited about finding a small piece of metal as I am about finding that sleeve.

As far as all the swithching of electronics... you have me on that one. I can say that I would find a center console with a switch and try that. The other thing I would look at is the key that he gave you with the truck. Your truck would have come originally with a valet key that will open...

Ok, guys here's the scoop. I am in the process of replacing my valve cover gaskets. Trying to be extra careful with the metal sleeves and wouldn't you know it. One of them decides to slide out and fall who knows where. I can't see it any where in the top of the head although the cover was...

I had the long block replaced due to over heating and when we got to the valve covers we thought that we could reuse the old ones but they are too distorted and partially melted around the bolt holes and there is a noticeable gap in the rear drivers side that I don't think can be corrected. I...

Yes, for used parts I would check car-part.com. It's a data base of salvage yards. You can filter by distance, price, parts grade etc. For new parts you might do a search for village Toyota. I haven't ordered from them but the prices they have listed on their site is a lot less than what my...

Hey guys I am replacing a set of valve covers on one of my 4runners. The set that I am looking at installing are from a local salvage yard. My question concerns the metal sleeves that are inset in the valve cover. The ones where the bolts pass through to attach valve cover to the head. I...

Just my opinion, but that seems high. Not sure where you are but in north Florida I come across 2nd gens, nice, for under 3k often. In fact there was a nice SR5 4X4 V6 on craigslist for 2800 obo. Its up to you but i would look around more. Good luck.

Ouch, sorry to hear that. I agree, you gotta rebuild. But next time...

I am new to the forum so forgive me if this is posted in the wrong place. I have a 4runner with a blown head gasket. Toyota says that they will cover the repair but Dealer says that they will only if it passes their inspection. Can anyone give me information on what exactly they are looking...